Category Archives: Featured
Pedestrian bridge could be renamed after civil rights leader
The pedestrian bridge over the Providence River is seen soon after its completion in 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Providence City Council has introduced a r...
Feb 07, 2020
AG Neronha to release report on Catholic clergy abuse claims
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News by JENNIFER McDERMOTT, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's attorney general said Thursday he expec...
Feb 06, 2020
In embarrassing twist, Democrats have no Iowa caucus results
By STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT and ALEXANDRA JAFFE, The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Democratic party officials in Iowa worked furiously Tuesday to deliver the delayed results of their ...
Feb 04, 2020
Submarine builder to hire thousands as production ramps up
Electric Boat President Keith Graney updates legislators and other leaders on submarine building at Quonset in Rhode Island and Groton, Ct. on February 3, 2020. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WARWIC...
Feb 03, 2020
Rhode Island profits from Super Bowl bets for the 1st time
Sports betting opens up at Twin River casino. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island will make money on the Super Bowl, unlike last year when football fans flocked t...
Feb 03, 2020
AG, National Grid warn of bill scammers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The state attorney general’s office and National Grid are warning the utility’s customers about scammers posing as bill collectors. They said Monday there has...
Feb 03, 2020
Twin River announces deal for office space in Providence
Wexford Innovation Center is seen at the opening ceremony on July 17, 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The company that operates Rhode Island’s two casinos ha...
Feb 03, 2020
Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses
By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial ...
Feb 01, 2020
Climate change protesters stage a “die in” at local bank
Members of Climate Action Rhode Island rally in a “die-in” at the Chase Bank branch on Thayer Street in Providence Janury 31, 2020. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO N...
Jan 31, 2020
Gambling companies announce partnership in Rhode Island
Twin River Executive Vice President Marc Crisafullli details expansion plans for the Lincoln casino while (from left) Jay Gendron and Robert Vincent of IGT announce a joint venture between the lottery...
Jan 30, 2020
