Category Archives: Featured
University of Rhode Island student dies over the weekend
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) - The University of Rhode Island says a student suddenly died over the weekend. The university says campus police and emergency medical Services were called to 4 Fraternity ...
Feb 18, 2019
Trump lashes out at officials involved in Russia probe
AP pool photo WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump is suggesting that key officials involved in the Russia probe were engaged in "treasonous" behavior. Trump is lashing out on Twitter a...
Feb 18, 2019
This Week at the State House
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By WPRO News and the Associated Press Gun bills are back at the State House On the anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, and with ...
Feb 15, 2019
State Police arrest former Catholic chaplain for Boy Scouts
Photo via State Police By WPRO News and the Associated Press Rhode Island State Police say a former Catholic chaplain for the Boy Scouts has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-...
Feb 15, 2019
Tara Granahan’s “What’s Buggin’ You” – The Mayor Saves Valentine’s Day!
Charlie Lombardi joins the Tara Granahan Show to discuss a situation in North Providence where a teacher plans on canceling Valentine’s Day for the class. Listen below! Listen to “North Pr...
Feb 13, 2019
Trump intends to sign border deal to avoid another shutdown
President Donald Trump intends to sign the border security deal to avoid another partial government shutdown, according to two sources who have spoke directly with the President. Photo via CNN. By Dan...
Feb 13, 2019
Bill for mobile sports betting passes Rhode Island Senate
Democratic Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, placed ceremonial first bets with John Taylor, chairman of Twin River Worldwide Holdings. Photo by Tessa ...
Feb 13, 2019
FEMA chief resigns, former RI EMA head Gaynor steps in
Gov. Gina Raimondo briefed reporters during a 2017 snowstorm with then – EMA head Peter Gaynor (at left) among her aides. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WASHINGTON (AP) – The head o...
Feb 13, 2019
Lawmaker proposes studying whether to decriminalize sex work in Rhode Island
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A state lawmaker in Rhode Island has proposed creating a legislative commission to look at decriminalizing prostitution. The House Judiciary Commi...
Feb 13, 2019
State Rep. Charlene Lima says she may run for Cranston mayor
Screenshot of Rep. Charlene Lima from Rhode Island Capitol TV CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island state Rep. Charlene Lima says she is considering running for mayor in the state’s second-la...
Feb 13, 2019
