Category Archives: Local News
Gresh Grades: Week 9 11/15/20
Color me surprised at the result of Sunday's game at Gillette Stadium. I did NOT think the Patriots had the ability to slow down the Ravens offense. I did NOT see the Patriots scoring 23 points, as th...
Nov 16, 2020
2 RI schools go virtual; municipal court cancels arraignments
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - Two Rhode Island schools moved to remote learning on Monday over coronavirus concerns. Bishop Hendricken High School...
Nov 16, 2020
COVID field hospital is readied for patients
Empty beds stand ready to take coronavirus patients at the COVID field hospital built by the State of RI at a former bank office building in Cranston. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin...
Nov 13, 2020
State Senate shifts to remote work after virus cases
The Rhode Island State Senate takes a vote. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Employees of the Rhode Island Senate are being told to work from home after three workers test...
Nov 11, 2020
Gov Baker rips into Trump over ‘baseless claims’ of fraud
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Republican Gov. Charlie Baker ripped into President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans w...
Nov 11, 2020
Officials report 4 more deaths, nearly 800 more virus cases
Rhode Island Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Health officials in Rhode Island reported four additional deaths and nea...
Nov 10, 2020
8 men indicted for sexual assault on unconscious teen
In this October 7, 2020 file photo, Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements announced arrests in the alleged sex assault of a 16-year old girl in December, 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDE...
Nov 10, 2020
Gresh Grades Week 8 -11/9/20
Not the prettiest victory the New England Patriots have ever had, but it's a victory nonetheless over the New York Jets in walk-off fashion, 30-27 after a Nick Folk game winning field goal. I've quest...
Nov 10, 2020
Child welfare agency investigating after teen hospitalized
The Providence offices of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families. Photo courtesy RI DCYF PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Child welfare officials in Rhode Island are investigating a...
Nov 10, 2020
Drought conditions improve in Massachusetts
Drought conditions in southern New England eased following a few days of heavy rain in October and early November. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Drought conditions have improved acros...
Nov 09, 2020
