Category Archives: Featured
Business forums scheduled, GOP seeks nursing home oversight
The Rhode Island DMV headquarters in Cranston opened amid health screening rules during the coronavirus pandemic in March, 2020. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Isl...
May 27, 2020
State hosts forums for businesses planning to reopen
Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operato...
May 27, 2020
State on track to start next phase of economic reopening
Newport’s famed Thames Street. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By The Associated Press Rhode Island is on schedule to launch the second phase of its economic reboot next week, given the su...
May 26, 2020
Sunday coronavirus roundup
The Rhode Island Department of health headquarters in Providence. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Associated Press A firefighter tested positive for the coronavirus in the town of East Green...
May 24, 2020
Some Rhode Island shellfishing areas closing for season
Shellfish is dragged up in Rhode Island waters. Photo courtesy RI Department of Environmental Management PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Several shellfishing areas in Rhode Island are closing for the season s...
May 24, 2020
Governor: Hair salons, gyms, parks and more to reopen June 1
Governor Gina Raimondo holds the daily virus update press conference at the Veterans Auditorium. Pool photo by Sandor Bodo / The Providence Journal By the Associated Press Rhode Island is eyeing a bro...
May 22, 2020
Student sues URI; Bradley cancels biggest annual fundraiser
The University of Rhode Island “Ram” mascot. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A former student at the University of Rhode Island has sued the school's trustees...
May 22, 2020
Pandemic sends state’s unemployment rate soaring to 17%
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Director Scott Jensen. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The coronavirus pandemic that forced the shutdown of businesses acros...
May 21, 2020
State to distribute masks, cleaning supplies to businesses
The Rhode Island State House. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island will distribute thousands of masks and disinfectant products to businesses as the state gradual...
May 13, 2020
Demand at food pantries surge in RI; drive-ins scheduled to reopen
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's food pantries have seen a surge in demand because the coronavirus pandemic has put more than 100,000 state residents out of work, officials said. Demand is up by...
May 12, 2020
On Air Now
America at Night with McGraw Milhaven
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Looking for smart, engaging talk radio after dark? America at Night with McGraw Milhaven delivers the perfect mix of news, insight and conversation. Broadcasting live weeknights from 9:00 pm to midnight ET, McGraw Milhaven brings a fresh voice and seaso...
