Liz Bateson

Rhode Island

Anchor and Reporter at WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI)

retired morning news anchor

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New commission looks to improve student transportation system in Rhode Island

Jul 17, 2024 | turnto10.com | Liz Bateson

A new 13-member commission will focus on student transportation needs in Rhode Island. The General Assembly passed a resolution to form the commission to study the most cost-effective way of meeting student needs and if changes need to be made to the state's laws regarding student transportation.
Funding for childcare pilot program extended

Jul 11, 2024 | turnto10.com | Liz Bateson

(WJAR) — A pilot program that helps fund childcare in the state of Rhode Island is now permanent, at least for this fiscal year. Lawmakers extended funding for the Child Care Assistance Program for Child Care Educators pilot. The program uses federal funds to give early childhood education workers free childcare.
Parents react to Rhode Island bill that gives them more control in the IEP process

Jul 10, 2024 | turnto10.com | Liz Bateson

(WJAR) — Parents could soon have more say in their child's special education services. The Rhode Island General Assembly recently passed a bill to give parents more insight and control over their child's individualized education program, also known as an IEP.
Scituate elementary school combining classrooms due to low enrollment

Jul 5, 2024 | turnto10.com | Liz Bateson

SCITUATE, R.I. (WJAR) — Some Scituate families are pushing back after learning their school district is closing some classrooms and doubling class sizes. Superintendent Laurie Andries confirmed that the district is cutting a kindergarten and first grade classroom at Hope Elementary School, meaning there will only be one classroom per grade at the school. "I don't think we're doing justice for the kids," said parent Joe Caparco. Caparco is the guardian to a child with a learning disability.
Teen stabbed, another person fatally struck by car on Oak Street in Cranston

Jul 4, 2024 | turnto10.com | Liz Bateson

(WJAR) — The Fourth of July holiday ends in a stabbing and deadly car crash on Oak Street in Cranston. Police say they were called to a large disturbance just after midnight at the intersection of Oak and Trainor Streets. The Cranston Police Department investigate a stabbing and deadly crash on Oak Street in Cranston on July 4, 2024. (WJAR) When they arrived, they found a 15-year-old was stabbed in the back. "It's obviously a very young individual.
Deliberations in Karen Read murder trial continue on Monday

Jul 1, 2024 | komonews.com | Liz Bateson

(WJAR) — Monday marks day five of jury deliberations in the Karen Read murder trial. Jury deliberation continues on Monday in the Karen Read murder trial. Despite an "exhaustive review of the evidence," the jury of six men and six women say they haven't reached a unanimous verdict. Judge Beverly Cannone is asking them to start fresh Monday.
Deliberations in Karen Read murder trial continue on Monday

Jul 1, 2024 | foxsanantonio.com | Liz Bateson

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Elephants take over Newport to promote wildlife

Jun 30, 2024 | turnto10.com | Liz Bateson

NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — A herd of elephants is taking over Newport!The Great Elephant Migration exhibit was officially unveiled at Rough Point Monday morning. “We have 100 elephants that have taken their first step on American soil,” said Ruth Ganesh, the co-founder of Coexistence Collective. The herd will be on display throughout July and August along the Cliff Walk to raise money for conservation efforts around the world. (WJAR)The elephants are up to 8.5 feet tall and weigh up to 700 pounds.
Deliberations in Karen Read murder trial continue on Monday

Jun 30, 2024 | turnto10.com | Liz Bateson

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Deliberations in Karen Read murder trial continue on Monday

Jun 30, 2024 | foxillinois.com | Liz Bateson

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