Category Archives: Local News
Lawmaker proposes studying whether to decriminalize sex work in Rhode Island
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A state lawmaker in Rhode Island has proposed creating a legislative commission to look at decriminalizing prostitution. The House Judiciary Commi...
Feb 13, 2019
State Rep. Charlene Lima says she may run for Cranston mayor
Screenshot of Rep. Charlene Lima from Rhode Island Capitol TV CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island state Rep. Charlene Lima says she is considering running for mayor in the state’s second-la...
Feb 13, 2019
Roger Williams selects STEM pioneer as new president
Ioannis Miaoulis, in a photo distributed by Roger Williams University on February 13, 2019 BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) – Roger Williams University in Rhode Island has named Ioannis Miaoulis as its new pr...
Feb 13, 2019
Police chief: Violent crime and property crime decreasing in Providence
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Providence's police chief says violent crime and property crime dipped in the city last year. Police Col. Hugh Clements Jr. credited Tuesday a ...
Feb 13, 2019
State senator tries to ban 3D-printed guns in Rhode Island
photo via CNN PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island state senator is trying to get the state to ban 3D-printed plastic guns. Democratic Sen. Cynthia Coyne, of Barrington, introduced the legisla...
Feb 12, 2019
RI Senate bill could end filibuster, give president power
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – New proposed changes in Rhode Island’s state Senate could consolidate power with the Senate president and prevent a filibuster from...
Feb 11, 2019
Michelle Carter begins jail sentence for texting suicide conviction
Michelle Carter and her attorney Joseph Cataldo listen as a judge in Taunton District court orders her to begin serving her 15-month sentence for involuntary manslaughter for her role in the 20...
Feb 11, 2019
City issues $3.2 million in school-zone speed camera fines
A speed camera watches over traffic on Mount Pleasant Avenue in Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Records show Providence collected $3.2 million in fines durin...
Feb 11, 2019
3rd person arrested in theft of Boston officer’s gun
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) – A third person has been arrested in connection with the theft of a Boston police officer’s gun in Rhode Island. Pawtucket police say 24-year-old Kyle Benford conspir...
Feb 11, 2019
Costantino won’t pursue complaint about letter
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Democratic anti-abortion legislator from Rhode Island told WPRO’s Matt Allen that he isn't pursuing a police complaint about a letter submitted to the House Judiciary C...
Feb 11, 2019
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