Category Archives: Local News
PODCAST: In depth with RI State Police Colonel Manni
New State Police Superintendent James Manni being sworn in at a State House ceremony. Photo by Steve Klamkin, WPRO News. RI State Police Colonel James Manni joined Dan Yorke in studio Tuesday t...
May 15, 2019
WATCH – Contentious debate on House floor over ‘minority owned business’ bill
Watch below as General Assembly members Joseph Almeida and Anastasia Williams debate a bill that would make any ‘women’s business enterprise certified by the US Small Business Administrati...
May 15, 2019
Abortion rights bill stalls in Rhode Island Senate committee
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News Listen to “Abortion rights bill stalls in Rhode Island Senate committee” on Spreaker. Listen to “Senator Archambault 5-15-19” on Spreaker. PROV...
May 14, 2019
Brown University president takes leave from Care New England
Photo by Lindsey Lerner. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The president of Brown University is taking a leave of absence from the board directors of Care New England, a nonprofit health system that includes se...
May 14, 2019
Politicians get first ride in autonomous vehicle shuttle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza got to ride in the state’s first driverless-vehicle shuttle a day before the general public could ...
May 14, 2019
PODCAST- Blast from the Past: Claudine Schneider weighs in on abortion bills
Former Congresswoman Claudine Schneider, the first and only woman to represent Rhode Island, talks with WPRO’s Tara Granahan on the controversial abortion bills about to be voted on by the Senat...
May 14, 2019
State Police assign extra troopers to enforce seat belt laws
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The head of the Rhode Island State Police is assigning additional troopers to enforce seat belt laws. Col. James Manni says they’re taking part in the national R...
May 13, 2019
The 6 Best Spots for Summer Photography in Rhode Island
This is a guest post contributed by Rhode Island Photographer, Kate Taylor. Rhode Island offers endless spots to capture memorable photographs and I love living here for all of the natural beauty I am...
May 12, 2019
The top stories on 997wpro.com for the week of May 6, 2019
Senator Valarie Lawson (D-East Providence) UPDATED: RIGOP files ethics complaint against state Senator Valarie Lawson https://www.997wpro.com/2019/05/06/rigop-files-ethics-complaint-against-sen-valari...
May 10, 2019
Teen mauled to death by dogs he often cared for
A dog cage is seen outside the home in Dighton, several more cages can be seen on the property, where a teen was mauled to death by dogs Thursday. The dogs have all been quarantined. Photo by Steve Kl...
May 10, 2019
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Looking for smart, engaging talk radio after dark? America at Night with McGraw Milhaven delivers the perfect mix of news, insight and conversation. Broadcasting live weeknights from 9:00 pm to midnight ET, McGraw Milhaven brings a fresh voice and seaso...
