Category Archives: Local News
RI State Senate considers bills to cut prescription drug costs
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's Senate is considering a package of bills aimed at addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs...
Feb 10, 2020
The Relevant and Stirring “Radio Golf” at Trinity Rep
By Kimberly Rau There is so much to praise about the late August Wilson's play "Radio Golf," the last in a series of 10 plays that chronicle various aspects of Black life in America throughout the twe...
Feb 09, 2020
3 arrested in connection with fatal shooting outside club
Two women were shot, and one died on Detroit Ave. in Providence September 29, the scene of a vigil Sunday night. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Three people charge...
Feb 07, 2020
Pedestrian bridge could be renamed after civil rights leader
The pedestrian bridge over the Providence River is seen soon after its completion in 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Providence City Council has introduced a r...
Feb 07, 2020
AG Neronha to release report on Catholic clergy abuse claims
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News by JENNIFER McDERMOTT, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's attorney general said Thursday he expec...
Feb 06, 2020
Submarine builder to hire thousands as production ramps up
Electric Boat President Keith Graney updates legislators and other leaders on submarine building at Quonset in Rhode Island and Groton, Ct. on February 3, 2020. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WARWIC...
Feb 03, 2020
Rhode Island profits from Super Bowl bets for the 1st time
Sports betting opens up at Twin River casino. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island will make money on the Super Bowl, unlike last year when football fans flocked t...
Feb 03, 2020
AG, National Grid warn of bill scammers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The state attorney general’s office and National Grid are warning the utility’s customers about scammers posing as bill collectors. They said Monday there has...
Feb 03, 2020
Twin River announces deal for office space in Providence
Wexford Innovation Center is seen at the opening ceremony on July 17, 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The company that operates Rhode Island’s two casinos ha...
Feb 03, 2020
Climate change protesters stage a “die in” at local bank
Members of Climate Action Rhode Island rally in a “die-in” at the Chase Bank branch on Thayer Street in Providence Janury 31, 2020. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO N...
Jan 31, 2020
