Category Archives: Local News
Fee increases proposed at Rhode Island beaches, parks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is proposing fee increases at state beaches and campsites as part of the governor’s plan to add staffing in ...
Feb 21, 2019
PODCASTS: Warwick City Hall involved in federal investigation
Warwick City Hall. Wikimedia Commons Image. WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - The mayor of Warwick, Rhode Island has confirmed that a federal investigation involving City Hall is underway. WPRI-TV re...
Feb 20, 2019
Rhode Island sailor in iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo dies at 95
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II died Sunday. George Mendonsa was 95. Mendonsa fell and had a seizure at the assist...
Feb 19, 2019
Officials propose “modest” hikes on beach, camping fees
Governor Gina Raimondo discusses plans to better maintain Rhode Island’s outdoor facilities. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. By Tessa Roy, WPRO News Officials said Monday that some of the state&#...
Feb 18, 2019
Lawmaker introduces bill to require stores to accept cash
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to ensure that customers can pay with cash in Rhode Island stores. Democratic Rep. Mia Ackerman, of Cumberland, says more retailers...
Feb 18, 2019
University of Rhode Island student dies over the weekend
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) - The University of Rhode Island says a student suddenly died over the weekend. The university says campus police and emergency medical Services were called to 4 Fraternity ...
Feb 18, 2019
This Week at the State House
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By WPRO News and the Associated Press Gun bills are back at the State House On the anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, and with ...
Feb 15, 2019
State Police arrest former Catholic chaplain for Boy Scouts
Photo via State Police By WPRO News and the Associated Press Rhode Island State Police say a former Catholic chaplain for the Boy Scouts has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-...
Feb 15, 2019
Bill for mobile sports betting passes Rhode Island Senate
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 ...
Feb 13, 2019
FEMA chief resigns, former RI EMA head Gaynor steps in
Gov. Gina Raimondo briefed reporters during a 2017 snowstorm with then – EMA head Peter Gaynor (at left) among her aides. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WASHINGTON (AP) – The head o...
Feb 13, 2019
