Category Archives: Local News
Rhode Island has 20 confirmed coronavirus cases, up from 14
Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By DAVID KLEPPER, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Rhode Island has risen fro...
Mar 14, 2020
Mill fire rages on Central Falls – Pawtucket line
Fire overnight spread through mill buildings on the Central Falls – Pawtucket line. Photo by WPRO Producer Alex Weldon WPRO News A massive fire erupted overnight in a mill complex on the Central...
Mar 14, 2020
Twin River and Tiverton Casinos to close for at least a week
Twin River Casino Hotel in Lincoln and the Tiverton Casino Hotel in Tiverton announced Friday evening that they will close for a period of at least a week, at which time the situation will be reassess...
Mar 13, 2020
To curtail virus, RI recommends no large gatherings
Governor Gina Raimondo and Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott urge Rhode Islanders not to plan or meet in large gatherings for two weeks in a briefing in Providence March 11, 2020. Photo by St...
Mar 11, 2020
Legislative hearing on gun control postponed over COVID-19
Gun rights advocates distributed tee shirts to supporters during a legislative hearing at the Rhode Island State House April 2, 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A l...
Mar 11, 2020
Governor signs bill to raise Rhode Island’s minimum wage
Gov. Gina Raimondo signs a minimum wage increase into law, while Neil Condon, a minimum wage security officer at TF Green Airport (at right) looks on. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I....
Mar 11, 2020
Man with grocery cart struck, killed crossing street
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A 51-year-old man pulling a cart full of groceries across a Providence street has been struck and killed by a vehicle. Police say Timothy McGann was struck at about 8 p.m...
Mar 11, 2020
2 more coronavirus cases reported in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of health headquarters in Providence. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Two more Rhode Island residents have tested positive for the new coronav...
Mar 11, 2020
Woman pleads no contest to role in baby’s death
Kent County courthouse in Warwick. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WARWICK, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island woman whose 7-month-old baby girl died after the baby’s father passed out on he...
Mar 07, 2020
Judge declares mistrial after juror goes home sick
The Rhode Island Superior & Supreme Court building in Providence. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE (AP) – A judge has declared a mistrial in a child molestation case in Rhode...
Mar 07, 2020
