Category Archives: Local News
As sentencing looms, Flynn is upbeat, has adoring fans
Retired Lt. Gen Michael Flynn gestures as he arrives at Trump Tower, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) By MICHELLE R. SMITH and JENNIFER McDERMOTT, The Associated Press P...
Dec 14, 2018
State settles brutality case, trooper alleges conspiracy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The state has reached a $125,000 settlement with a Rhode Island man assaulted by a state trooper, while the trooper in question is now accusing the state of conspiracy. T...
Dec 14, 2018
Police searching for additional suspects in Lincoln home invasion
Hailey Melendez. Photo via Lincoln Police. Philip Child. Photo via Lincoln Police. By WPRO News Lincoln police are looking for two more suspects in connection with a home invasion last weekend....
Dec 14, 2018
Foxy Lady to remain closed for several more days
photo via Google Earth PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A well-known Rhode Island adult entertainment club will remain closed for several more days as police and city officials investigate allegations of prost...
Dec 14, 2018
Providence City Council Overrides Elorza’s Veto of Fane Tower Zoning Variance
WPRO News The Providence City Council voted Thursday 10 to 3 to override Mayor Jorge Elorza’s veto of the zoning variance requested by the developer of the Hope Point Tower on the 195 land in do...
Dec 13, 2018
Massachusetts cannabis panel OKs 4 more pot shop licenses
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) BOSTON (AP) – The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has approved final licenses for four more retail marijuana shops in Fall River, Hudson, Pittsfield and ...
Dec 13, 2018
Rhode Island sues Google over privacy lapse
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Google over a recent privacy flaw that exposed the personal information of 52.5 million Google Plus users. State General Treasurer Seth...
Dec 12, 2018
Providence City Council postpones Fane Tower vote
By Tessa Roy, WPRO News After two members didn’t show, the Providence City Council moved to postpone its vote on whether to override Mayor Jorge Elorza’s veto of a zoning change for the pr...
Dec 11, 2018
RI leaders strategize to keep toymaker Hasbro from leaving the state
Top Rhode Island political leaders (from left) Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, Gov. Gina Raimondo and House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello emerge from a closed-door meeting at the State House to discu...
Dec 11, 2018
Department to change police chase policy following shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Authorities in Rhode Island have recommended changes for police chases in response to a fatal officer-involved shooting on Interstate 95 last year. WPRI-TV reports that t...
Dec 11, 2018
