Category Archives: Local News
University of Rhode Island reports cases of video voyeurism
The University of Rhode Island’s “Ram” mascot. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) – Police at the University of Rhode Island are investigating rep...
Oct 30, 2019
Offer made to Providence schools’ superintendent candidate
Interim Providence Superintendent of Schools Fran Gallo. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island’s education commissioner has made an offer to a candidat...
Oct 30, 2019
Memorial to honor Rhode Island firefighters
EXETER, R.I. (AP) – A memorial will be dedicated in Rhode Island for 97 firefighters who have died in the line of duty since the 1800s. North Kingstown Fire Chief Scott Kettelle says firefighter...
Oct 26, 2019
Investigation into city attorney turned over to state police
Former State Rep Tim Williamson File photo by Anita Baffoni, WPRO WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island State Police have opened an investigation into allegations a town solicitor hit a man in ...
Oct 26, 2019
Rhode Island election officials hold election security forum
Participants at the cybersecurity summit in Newport. Photo courtesy Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island election officials, homeland security officer...
Oct 26, 2019
Lawsuit filed over treatment of inmates with mental illness
Advocates for mentally ill prison inmates announce a lawsuit against the RI Department of Corrections (from left) Attorney James Rollins, Amy Fettig of the ACLU National Prison Project and Morna Murra...
Oct 25, 2019
Governors interested in regional approach for vaping rules
Three southern New England governors (from left) Ned Lamont (D-CT), Gina Raimondo (D-RI) and Charlie Baker (R-MA) meet in Providence October 24, 2019 to discuss regional issues. Photo by Steve Klamkin...
Oct 24, 2019
Providence police arrest 5 in sex-trafficking probe
The home on Cumerford St. in the Silver Lake section of Providence where police said they rescued four Latin American women from sexual servitude, alleging Mairenya Valdez, 37 and Milton Estrada, 35 t...
Oct 24, 2019
City lawyers to decide on embattled councilman’s pension
Former Providence City Council President Luis Aponte leaves court in 2017. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The city of Providence will decide whether a former city ...
Oct 24, 2019
Study: State could net $14M if it bids out Lottery contracts
IGT Providence headquarters building. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A study shows Rhode Island could gain $14 million a year in additional gambling revenue...
Oct 24, 2019
