RI Man Wins $150K From Lottery Ticket | Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories from around Rhode Island.

Today's top story

Santa Claus came a little early for two Rhode Islanders who won large prizes from the Rhode Island lottery. A man from Coventry took home $150,000 from a Powerball ticket, while a woman won the $28,000 jackpot from a Wild Money ticket.

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are coming back to Rhode Island. The new schedule shows the stunt team scheduled to perform in Quonset in June 2023, implying they will headline the National Guard's Open House Air Show.

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Wednesday's other headlines

• Senate Confirms Zachary Cunha As U.S. Attorney In RI: Cunha already works in the U.S. Attorney’s office in Rhode Island, serving as the chief of the civil division.
• Some Rhode Islanders Could Lose 911 Access In 2023: Starting Jan. 1, mobile service providers will begin shutting down 3G networks to accommodate newer, more advanced services.
• Opinion: Override Short-Term Rental Bill Veto: Newport lawmakers Lauren Carson and Dawn Euer are calling for the General Assembly to override the governor's short-term rental veto.