Category Archives: Featured
No double standard for Clinton, FBI director tells GOP
FBI Director James Comey testifies under oath before the House Oversight Committee to explain his agency’s recommendation to not prosecute Hillary Clinton, now the Democratic presidential candid...
Jul 07, 2016
Police arrest 7, seize drugs, guns, cash, cars
Providence Police Chief Col. Hugh Clements shows reporters cash, drugs and a firearm seized in a recent series of drug busts. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Seven p...
Jul 07, 2016
9 lawmakers reject pay bump amid push to raise minimum wage
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Nine Rhode Island state lawmakers are rejecting a $15 salary increase as they continue efforts to raise the state...
Jul 06, 2016
Rhode Island enacts new lobbying rules
Backed by lawmakers and Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (right), Gov. Gina Raimondo signs the 2016 Lobby Reform Act. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Governor Gina R...
Jul 06, 2016
Feds open investigation into deadly Louisiana police shooting
In this Tuesday, July 5, 2016 photo made from video, Alton Sterling is detained by two Baton Rouge police officers outside a convenience store in Baton Rouge, La. Moments later, one of the officers sh...
Jul 06, 2016
RI environmental officials issue statewide air quality alert
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting unhealthy air quality levels statewide this week. The agency says temperatures are expected to reach into ...
Jul 06, 2016
Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer opens local coffee shop
Joey Kramer of Aerosmith talks to reporters at the opening of his Rockin’ & Roastin’ Cafe in North Attleboro. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Aerosmith drum...
Jul 01, 2016
Fire Marshal demonstrates dangers of illegal fireworks
Legal (left) and illegal (right) fireworks displayed. Photo by Anita Baffoni WPRO News By Anita Baffoni WPRO News The state’s Fire Marshal John Chartier said while celebrating the Fourth ...
Jul 01, 2016
LISTEN: Vinny Paz One-on-One with Tara Granahan
Vinny Pazienza joins WPRO’s Tara Granahan to talk about “Bleed For This”, the upcoming movie based on his life, boxing career, and near-death accident. Plus, a never-been-told story ...
Jul 01, 2016
Shawna Lawton: “I won’t debate Steve Frias”
Shawna Lawton has announced she will be running as a Republican for state Representative in District 15, a seat currently held by Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello. Lawton told WPRO’s Dan ...
Jun 30, 2016
