Category Archives: Local News
Police: Woman feeding newborn struck by stray bullet
File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island woman feeding her newborn baby in her apartment was been struck by a stray bullet apparently fired from outside the buildin...
Oct 19, 2020
Governor: No plans to ease restrictions anytime soon
Gov. Gina Raimondo appears at the State House June 5, 2020. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Gov. Gina Raimondo does not anticipate relaxing any of the Rhode Island's coro...
Oct 09, 2020
Rhode Island child abduction suspect faces more charges
Kidnap and sexual assault suspect Luis Martinez-Romero, 34 of Cranston is seen in booking photos issued by Providence Police PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Authorities have brought additional charges against...
Oct 09, 2020
Providence crackdown continues on dirt bikes, ATVs
A front-end loader is used to crush dozens of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles seized by Providence Police. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News The City of Providence Friday...
Oct 09, 2020
Dr. Birx: masks may have to be worn indoors, URI considers curfew
Dr. Deborah Birx, Response Coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, talks with reporters at the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus October 8, 2020 following a roundtable discussi...
Oct 08, 2020
Some Providence College students resume in-person classes
The main gate at Providence College. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Some Providence College students have resumed in-person classes for the first time since the school switch...
Oct 08, 2020
Review panel: Officer kicked, punched man being arrested
Sgt. Joseph Hanley is seen in booking photos provided by the Providence Police Department. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A report released by a civilian review board that oversees the Providence Police Depa...
Oct 08, 2020
Gov. Charlie Baker honored with bobblehead doll
Massachusetts Republican Governor Charlie Baker appeared October 29, 2019 at Rhode Island College in Providence. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is...
Oct 08, 2020
Candidates for Rhode Island high court narrowed to five
The Rhode Island Superior & Supreme Court building in Providence. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The pool of candidates to fill a vacancy on the Rhode Island Supreme...
Oct 08, 2020
URI requires every student to get tested for the coronavirus
University of Rhode Island Kingston campus. Photo courtesy URI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The University of Rhode Island is requiring all students to get tested for the coronavirus and is setting up two ...
Oct 06, 2020
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