Category Archives: Local News
Walmart is getting rid of greeters; disabled workers worried
In this April 21, 2018 photo provided by Rachel Wasser, Walmart greeter John Combs works at a Walmart store in Vancouver, Wash. Combs, who has cerebral palsy, and other greeters with disabilities are ...
Feb 28, 2019
Commission: State Supreme Court justice violated ethics rule
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The state Ethics Commission found Tuesday that a Rhode Island Supreme Court justice violated an ethics rule. Commission members dete...
Feb 26, 2019
Attorney general reviews church abuse claims in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By JENNIFER McDERMOTT, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's attorney general said Tuesday that he's...
Feb 26, 2019
Strong winds leave thousands in southern New England in dark
BOSTON (AP) – Powerful winds have knocked out power for tens of thousands of people across southern New England. The National Weather Service wind gusts over 60 miles per hour were reported in p...
Feb 25, 2019
Rhode Island to replace Henderson Bridge
The Henderson Bridge spanning the Seekonk River, viewed from the Providence side, looking toward East Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News and The Associated Press The Rhode Island D...
Feb 25, 2019
Enrollments on RI health insurance exchange increase
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Officials say enrollments onto Rhode island’s health insurance exchange increased by nearly 2,000 customers in 2019. Officials said Monday that nearly 32,500 custom...
Feb 25, 2019
Hummel Report – Change in Flight Plan
A veteran pilot, town officials and a state senator are imploring the agency overseeing Block Island State Airport to restore cuts made last fall, saying the reduction in manpower is compromising serv...
Feb 22, 2019
Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside...
Feb 22, 2019
GOP fundraiser admits fraud; accused of spending on escorts
By MICHELLE R. SMITH, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A GOP fundraiser and former congressional candidate from Rhode Island has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and violating campaign...
Feb 21, 2019
Providence schools boost access to feminine hygiene products
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Providence is making feminine hygiene products available to students for free in all the city’s high schools and middle schools. Un...
Feb 21, 2019
