Category Archives: Local News
Quasi-state agencies warn against budget transfers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The leaders of Rhode Island’s quasi-state agencies say there will be consequences if they lose millions of dollars in funding as proposed in the state budget. The P...
Feb 06, 2019
Former State Senator Nicholas Kettle pleads no contest to video voyeurism charges
Providence—-Feb.19, 2018— [Pool photo via The Providence Journal/Steve Szydlowski] PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A former Republican state senator from Rhode Island has pleaded no contest to cha...
Feb 06, 2019
Conviction upheld for Michelle Carter, who urged boyfriend’s suicide
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) - A young woman who as a teenager encouraged her boyfriend through dozens of text messages to kill himself is responsible for his suicide, Mas...
Feb 06, 2019
Text-to-911 service goes live in Rhode Island
Rhode Island E-911 officials demonstrate new text-to-911 capabilities for reporters as the service went live on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News As of...
Feb 05, 2019
Data shows increase in state workers making $100K
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The number of Rhode Island state workers who made $100,000 or more increased 21 percent from 2016 to 2018. ...
Feb 05, 2019
Patriots touch down in Rhode Island after win
https://twitter.com/Tessa_Roy/status/1092501193266528257 By Tessa Roy, WPRO News A few dozen fans gathered at TF Green Airport on Monday to watch the New England Patriots land in Rhode Island after th...
Feb 04, 2019
Pawsox pledge to increase charitable works as they plan their move to Worcester
Pawtucket Red Sox team President Dr. Charles Steinberg (right) announces charitable contributions to Pawtucket and Rhode Island communities during final two seasons before move to Worcester. Photo by ...
Feb 04, 2019
Police arrest 3 in unruly Super Bowl celebrations
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) – Police say three people were arrested during rowdy Super Bowl celebrations at the University of Rhode Island. Campus Public Safety Director Stephen Baker tells The P...
Feb 04, 2019
Lawmakers claim retribution for lack of office space
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island lawmakers say they are being denied office space in the State House as part of a dispute betwe...
Feb 04, 2019
Rhode Island lawmakers to consider bill to curtail use of plastic straws
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A top Democrat in the Rhode Island Senate has introduced a bill to curtail the use of plastic straws in restauran...
Feb 04, 2019
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