Category Archives: Featured
Rhode Island State Police to get first commander of color
Rhode Island State Police Lieutenant Colonel Darnell Weaver was named by Gov. Dan McKee to succeed James Manni and Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO New...
Apr 27, 2022
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung seeks congressional seat
Allan Fung announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional district April 26, 2022 at the Varnum Armory in East Greenwich. Photo by Steve K...
Apr 26, 2022
Probe shows DMV head had no knowledge of prostitution at his property
RI DMV Administrator Walter “Bud” Craddock is seen in an April 6, 2022 file photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By WPRO NewsAn investigation by the state attorney general’s office finds...
Apr 25, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Matos formally launches campaign
Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and Gov. Dan McKee spoke at the kickoff of her campaign April 14, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsRhode Island Lieutenant Governor S...
Apr 14, 2022
RI US House candidate stays in race despite menacing charge
Michael Neary – photo: Miami County Sheriff’s OfficePROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island congressional candidate said Thursday he's staying in the race despite his recent arrest on a men...
Apr 14, 2022
Rep. Langevin: Public service has changed since Capitol riot
Congressman Jim Langevin. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsBy Jennifer McDermott The Associated Press WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - After the Capitol riot, longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin said he thought b...
Apr 14, 2022
Mass. man leads police on three-state chase
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO NewsA man wanted on an outstanding warrant led police on a chase from Massachusetts, through Rhode Island and into Connecticut before his pick-up truck was stoppe...
Apr 13, 2022
Governor: Superman Building will be brought ‘back to life’
The “Superman Building”, tallest building in Rhode Island, has been vacant for nine years, but is slated for a $220 million rehabilitation, announced April 12, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin...
Apr 12, 2022
Providence launches campaign for a pension bond
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza was accompanied by city and state officials as he announced a June 7 voter referendum for a pension obligation bond April 12, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By St...
Apr 12, 2022
Police, highway officials urge motorists slow down for workers
Rhode Island Department of Transportation workers operate heavy equipment along Route 44 in East Providence at an event marking National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 11, 2022. Photo by Steve Klam...
Apr 11, 2022
