Category Archives: Featured
Assumpico formally sworn in to lead Rhode Island State Police
photo by Anita Baffoni, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The first woman to lead the Rhode Island State Police has been sworn in. Col. Ann Assumpico is the 13th superintendent of the state police and...
Jan 30, 2017
Raimondo: Wait and see if Trump moves are legal or ‘bluster’
Photo by Anita Baffoni, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says she’s trying to remain calm, even as she says many Rhode Islanders have legitimate fears about move...
Jan 27, 2017
Study: Investing in the PawSox stadium likely won’t pay off
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A study suggests it wouldn’t be worthwhile for Rhode Island to invest in renovating the Pawtucket Red Sox stadium or building a new one at the site. Gov. Gina Raimondo sa...
Jan 27, 2017
Former Rep Ray Gallison arraigned on fraud charges
Former State Rep Ray Gallison (D- Bristol) photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - As a former Rhode Island state lawmaker is arraigned on fraud charges, the governor says she’s...
Jan 27, 2017
Bill would fine drivers who stop to give cash to panhandlers in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A group of Rhode Island lawmakers wants to fine motorists who roll down their windows to give money to panhandlers....
Jan 26, 2017
Trump to GOP lawmakers: ‘Our chance to achieve great change’
President Donald Trump speaks at the House and Senate GOP lawmakers at the annual policy retreat in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) JULIE PACE, AP Whi...
Jan 26, 2017
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gorbea criticizes Trump voter fraud claims
Photo by Andrew Augustus WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island’s top elections official is criticizing Republican President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims about a rigged vo...
Jan 25, 2017
EPA contract freeze, media blackout leave states confused
MICHAEL BIESECKER, Associated Press JOHN FLESHER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A Trump administration freeze on new Environmental Protection Agency contracts and grant awards raised fears that s...
Jan 25, 2017
Trump announces ‘major’ voter fraud investigation
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) JULIE PACE, Associated Press JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday that he is ordering a “major investigation&#...
Jan 25, 2017
Lawyer: Toss charges against mom who fled with kids in 1985
This booking photo released by the Harris County (Texas) Sheriff's Office shows Elaine Yates. Two sisters who disappeared from Rhode Island with their mother Elaine Yates in 1985 have been located in ...
Jan 25, 2017
