Good Day
Providence
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The 23-person team at Dewetron, Inc. (in East Greenwich) helped support NASA’s Artemis II mission on Friday, Apr. 10 by providing high-tech equipment to test spacecraft systems ahead of launch. Company leaders said they plan to stay involved as future missions develop. 10 WJAR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant High School was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon when a staff member reported a student dropping what looked like a gun, and police later cleared the building after the student left the premises. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rustic Tri-View Drive-In in North Smithfield celebrated its 75th season on Friday when it opened its gates at 6:30 p.m. and screened two films, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie + Project Hail Mary. 10 WJAR
- ➤ The 76th RI Home Show+ is underway at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, offering home improvement, design, food, wellness and art exhibits with over 200 exhibitors, seven immersive experiences and 65 clinicians, plus interactive zones where visitors can create art and sample local brews; the event runs through Sunday. 10 WJAR
- ➤ Trinity Rep names Meredith McDonough as artistic director during its $35 million renovation of the 575-seat Chace Theater. The Brooklyn-based director will move to Providence this summer and plans to develop new plays and musicals with company members, including staging her debut of 'Emma' at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The Boston Globe
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students rallied at Croft School on Friday, Apr. 10 to ask for community support amid a financial crisis after the founder admitted to cooking the books. Parents had raised $1M but needed over $650K to secure continued classes and staff contracts. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Every weekday between 10 and 11 a.m. until early June, I-95 South will close for 10 minutes near the Warwick/E. Greenwich line to allow controlled blasting that removes rock along the Route 4 ramp; the work is part of a larger project to build connecting ramps. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island residents can now check their tax refund status online using the Division of Taxation's 'Where's My Refund?' tool by entering the required info (tax year, Social Security number and refund amount); returns are due April 15 and digital filings may yield refunds within two to three weeks. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Davey Lopes, an iconic base stealer and local role model, died on Wednesday, Apr. 8, and he inspired Rhode Island youth with school visits that encouraged hard work and big dreams. Neighbors recall his visits that showed kids how success can be achieved on and off the field. The Boston Globe
- ➤ Friday's high school softball + baseball games saw teams like Davies, Chariho, and Lincoln win key matchups with standout players. The contests took place across the state, with scores ranging from close calls to mercy-rule wins setting the stage for Saturday schedules. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Providence men’s basketball team secured its first transfer commitment when 6-7 wing Miles Byrd joined from San Diego State on Thursday. Byrd averaged 10.4 points last season and selected the Friars over several power conference schools to boost the team for next season. The Providence Journal
- ➤ After spending three seasons with the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League, Dink Pate pledged to the Friars last Thursday to add depth for next season. His move makes Providence a net positive this week on external commitments for men’s basketball. The Providence Journal
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PACE-RI Information Presentation
3-4 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Washington Park Library — Free entry — Discover the benefits of enrolling with PACE-RI during this informative session.
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The Outsiders Musical
7 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the Tony Award-winning tale of friendship and belonging in 1960s Oklahoma.
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Locked Shut Concert
7-10 p.m. — Alchemy — $16 adv — Experience live performances from local bands including Locked Shut, Rust, and Dropdead.
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The Wolff Sisters Live
6-9 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $20.40 — Experience harmonious tunes from a sister trio influenced by classic artists.
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Stavros Halkias Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious evening with one of comedy's rising stars.
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Club 9Ball Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — The Parlour Providence — $13.60 — Experience an awesome local show with live music featuring Club 9-Ball.
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An Evening with Alton Brown
7-10 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticketed — Enjoy a unique blend of humor, science, and food with Alton Brown's engaging performance.
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Relax with RICBA
4-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Discover exciting children's literature and help choose your favorites in the Rhode Island Children's Book Awards.
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Project Chick Presentation
1-2 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Engage in a hands-on presentation about Dominique chickens and eggs led by a Casey Farm educator.
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Appliqué Leaves Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Explore the Woonasquatucket Watershed while creating appliqué leaves for a community quilt.
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