Category Archives: Local News
URI introduces new men’s basketball coach
Archie Miller talks with reporters after being introduced as the 21st head men’s basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island March 21, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klam...
Mar 21, 2022
Gas prices decrease in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
The price at the pump at a Cranston gas station roughly reflects the statewide average price for the week of March 14, 2022, according to AAA Northeast. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - ...
Mar 21, 2022
Rebuild or retreat? Newport eyes Cliff Walk’s eroding future
A section of the Cliff Walk that collapsed March 3, 2022 is seen in a photo posted by the City of Newport to its Instagram feed By Jennifer McDermott The Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Newport,...
Mar 18, 2022
Providence snaps South Dakota State’s streak at 21 in NCAA
Coach Ed Cooley (left) and members of the Providence College Friars talk with reporters after their 66-57 first-round win over South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Photo by Ke...
Mar 17, 2022
St. Joseph Hospital retirees picket Bishop Tobin
Retirees from the former St. Joseph Hospital picket outside Our Lady of Mercy church in East Greenwich where Bishop Thomas Tobin said Mass March 17, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News Bishop Thoma...
Mar 17, 2022
Dunkin’ Donuts Center could soon have a new name
The Dunkin’ Donuts Center in December, 2020 when it was being converted from a coronavirus testing center, to a COVID vaccine center. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) ...
Mar 09, 2022
Minority business group calls for more state support
Members gather at a meeting of the RI Business Empowerment Network in Providence March 9, 2022, led by (at right) co-founder Lisa Ranglin, founder and president of the RI Black Business Association. P...
Mar 09, 2022
Officials call for investigations into soaring gas prices
Prices at an East Providence gas station are posted at the pump on March 9, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO NewsRhode Island’s Attorney General is asking the public to show him any p...
Mar 09, 2022
VIDEO: Bryant beats Wagner for 1st NEC title, fight stops game
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) - Peter Kiss had 34 points and a season-high five steals and top-seeded Bryant cruised to 70-43 win over Wagner on Tuesday night for the first Northeast Conference tournament cha...
Mar 09, 2022
New information delays bond hearing for man in gun case
A photo from the U.S. District Court file in the case involving Ronald Andruchuk purports to show guns found in his Burrillville home PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A federal judge has continued a bond heari...
Mar 09, 2022
