Category Archives: Featured
Hasbro cuts 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, prompted by the ongoing malaise in the toy business
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News NEW YORK (AP) - Toy maker Hasbro said Monday it is cutting about 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, as the malaise in the toy business extends through another holida...
Dec 12, 2023
LISTEN: Local leaders provide Tuesday morning updates on I-195W bridge closures
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, RI Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva joined WPRO’s Gene Valicenti on Tuesd...
Dec 12, 2023
Emergency closure of Washington Bridge due to structural defects
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation issued an alert as it closed the Washington Bridge late Monday afternoon. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has closed the west bound ...
Dec 11, 2023
Multiple security failures led to the Air Force classified documents leak, inspector general finds
Jack Teixeira: FaceboookWASHINGTON (AP) - The massive classified documents leak by an Air Force service member earlier this year was made worse by the intentional failure of multiple officia...
Dec 11, 2023
Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress
Rhode Island Congressman – elect Gabe Amo poses with his family after claiming victory in the special election November 7, 2023 at The Guild brewery in Pawtucket. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO New...
Nov 07, 2023
Abortion debate has dominated this election year. Here are Tuesday’s races to watch
Democrat Gabe Amo (left) and Republican Gerry Leonard campaign in the closing days of the race for the open, 1st District Congressional seat. Photos by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WASHINGTON (AP) - The mo...
Nov 06, 2023
One dead in fierce Pawtucket house fire
Firefighters climb a ladder to battle a deadly fire in a home on Cole St. in Pawtucket November 1, 2023 as flames and smoke shoot from the roof. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO ...
Nov 01, 2023
UPDATE: Cranston child is shot, his father charged
Cranston Police outside a home on Queen Street, where a 4-year old boy was shot in the head October 31, 2023. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News UPDATE: A four-year old boy was critically hurt, shot in ...
Oct 31, 2023
Potential industry slowdown in toy sales weighs on shares of Hasbro and Mattel
Mister Potato Head greets visitors outside Hasbro World Headquarters in Pawtucket. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Associated PressHasbro’s third-quarter revenue performance missed Wal...
Oct 26, 2023
Decline of rare right whale appears to be slowing, but scientists say big threats remain
Right whale is seen skim feeding with the NOAA ship Delaware II in the background. Photo courtesy NOAA PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing...
Oct 23, 2023
