Category Archives: Local News
Mobster’s son charged with murder in ex-girlfriend’s death
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A son of the late Rhode Island mobster Frank "Bobo" Marrapese Jr. has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend. Michael Marrapese was arrested We...
Mar 14, 2019
Acting director of 911 call center relieved of duty
Former Acting E-911 Executive Director Gregory Scungio (center) at a February 5, 2019 news conference at Rhode Island State Police headquarters. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. ...
Mar 14, 2019
White scores career-high 19 as Providence beats Butler again
NEW YORK (AP) - Providence kept its NCAA Tournament hopes alive and found yet another way to beat Butler. Maliek White scored a career-high 19 points and Providence overcame a slow start to beat Butle...
Mar 14, 2019
UPDATE: Police charge estranged boyfriend with woman’s death in Cranston
Crime scene investigators outside the home on Bay View Ave. in Cranston where a woman’s body was found on Wednesday. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Police Wednesday ...
Mar 13, 2019
Central Falls repeals youth curfew
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island city has repealed its youth curfew, which civil liberties advocates said disproportionately affected children of color. The Central Falls City Council voted u...
Mar 13, 2019
Pigs seized, “Bonniedale Farm” owner arrested
The RISPCA seized pigs in an animal cruelty investigation. Screenshot via RISPCA video. By WPRO News The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) announced Wednesday that...
Mar 13, 2019
Rhode Island lawmakers approve mobile sports betting bill
Democratic Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, placed ceremonial first bets with John Taylor, chairman of Twin River Worldwide Holdings. Photo by Tessa ...
Mar 12, 2019
Governor plugs expansion of Rhode Island Promise
Raimondo rallies to expand free tuition. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. By WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo hosted a rally at the State House on Tuesday, promoting her proposal to expand the “Rh...
Mar 12, 2019
House approves abortion rights bill
Representative Anastasia Williams and other bill sponsors speak to reporters after passage. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. By Tessa Roy, WPRO News After roughly four hours of debate, the Rhode Island ...
Mar 08, 2019
Unemployment rate steady, but Rhode Island loses 1,700 jobs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's unemployment rate held steady at 4 percent in January but the number of jobs in the state fell by 1,700. The state Department of Labor and Training said Thursday...
Mar 07, 2019
