Category Archives: Local News
PODCAST: Evangelist Franklin Graham joins Gene Valicenti
Franklin Graham – image via Wikimedia Commons Evangelist Franklin Graham joined WPRO’s Gene Valicenti Friday morning and discussed his event this weekend in East Providence, and spoke with...
May 24, 2019
Abortion rights rally held outside RI Democratic fundraiser
by Paul Zangari, WPRO News A large crowd gathered on the sidewalk in front of Maria’s Cucina (on Federal Hill, near Olneyville) this evening, where members of the RI Senate leadership were dinin...
May 23, 2019
PODCAST: RI Attorney General warns of recent influx of scam phone calls
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is warning Rhode Islanders to be cautious in the wake of a recent scam that "spoofs" the Caller ID information of the Attorney General's office an...
May 23, 2019
Rhode Island prison guard charged with striking inmate
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island prison guard has been arrested on simple assault charges because investigators say he struck a handcuffed inmate in the face. An investigation found that 55-...
May 23, 2019
LISTEN: Economist Len Lardaro talks “Low Unemployment Recession Theory” – is it happening in RI?
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News University of Rhode Island Economics Professor Len Lardaro joins WPRO’s Matt Allen to talk about the “Low Unemployment Recess...
May 21, 2019
11 Fast Food Restaurants Missing from Rhode Island
In-N-Out Burger is popular out west, but there aren't any around here. Image from Flickr. Sure we've got plenty of fast food choices in Rhode Island, but there are a lot of fast food chains missing fr...
May 18, 2019
Max Weinberg is a rocking fun time at the Odeum
photo by Doug MacGunnigle by Doug MacGunnigle, WPRO Legendary drummer Max Weinberg brought his fun and entertaining ‘jukebox’ show to the Odeum in East Greenwich last night with a set of r...
May 17, 2019
5 Great things to do in Southern New England this weekend – May 17-19 2019
1. Abbarama at the Greenwich Odeum – Friday, May 17 ABBARAMA is a 7 piece live band and video production of ABBA performed by young musicians from Sweden, UK and USA. Video and art direction pro...
May 17, 2019
ACI guard charged with having sex with inmates
SCITUATE, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island prison guard has been has been charged with having sex with several inmates. Rhode Island State Police on Wednesday announced that 40-year-old Collins Umoh, ...
May 15, 2019
Raimondo introduces new HHS Secretary
Womazetta Jones is introduced by Gov. Gina Raimondo to become the new state Secretary of Health and Human Services. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News Listen to “Raimondo introduces new HHS Secret...
May 15, 2019
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