Category Archives: Local News
Wyatt jail opponents stage peaceful protest
Protesters with “Never Again Action” sit down in front of the gate at the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls on December 10, 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WP...
Dec 10, 2019
Patriots admit to inappropriately filming the sideline and field at Browns/Bengals game
By Amir Vera and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The New England Patriots are once again embroiled in controversy. This time, they’ve been accused of recording the Cincinnati Bengals sideline du...
Dec 10, 2019
East Greenwich restores computer network after ransomware attack
Photo of East Greenwich Town Hall via Flickr/cmh2315fl EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island town is restoring access to parts of its municipal computer network following a ransomware attac...
Dec 09, 2019
Gresh’s Grades – Week 14 (vs Kansas City)
When you reach week 14 of a 17 week regular season, by now you've 'figured out' what kind of team you're rooting for. We all now have a handle that this year's New England Patriots team has offensive ...
Dec 09, 2019
Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34
Pete Frates (seated) is joined by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh (left) along with Frates’ friends and family in 2017 at Fenway Park for the launch of his book “The Ice Bucket Challenge” ...
Dec 09, 2019
Man shot at by police officer arraigned for reckless driving
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Providence man who was shot at by a patrol officer has been arraigned on a charge of reckless driving and other violations. Anthony McKinney Jr. was ordered held on a $...
Dec 09, 2019
Suspect in hookah lounge stabbing held without bail
Nara Lounge, a Federal Hill hookah bar. Providence Police said a man was stabbed to death inside the club late on the night of Wednesday October 2, 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R...
Dec 09, 2019
UPDATE: Hospital president to leave after parent group reports loss
Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital President Margaret Van Bree is seen at the 2019 Hasbro Hospital Radiothon. It was reported on December 4, 2019 that Van Bree would step down ...
Dec 04, 2019
Providence council president proposes nightlife safety measures
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The president of the Providence City Council is proposing several new nightlife safety me...
Dec 04, 2019
Lawsuit filed to challenge Rhode Island stun gun ban
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcus Thomas fires a Taser during training. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Owsianka PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Two gun-rights advocates ask asking a federal ...
Dec 03, 2019
