Category Archives: Local News
Senate president says he’ll push for mobile sports betting
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 ...
Nov 27, 2018
Johnston singer charged with child molestation
Photo courtesy of Johnston Police. By Tessa Roy, WPRO News Johnston Police said they have arrested singer Tony Cerbo and charged him with one count of first degree child molestation. Police said they ...
Nov 27, 2018
State agencies brace for cuts to balance budget
Photo by Lindsey Lerner. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island officials are considering cuts at state agencies to reduce overspending. The Providence Journal reports that state agencies are proj...
Nov 27, 2018
Rhode Island launches sports betting
Sports betting opens up at Twin River casino. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. By The Associated Press and WPRO News A casino in Rhode Island has become the first in New England to accept bets on profes...
Nov 26, 2018
Rhode Island zoo offers free Black Friday admission
A female African Bush Elephant at the Roger Williams Zoo. Photo via Seduisant at English Wikipedia. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Anyone who wants a respite from Black Friday shopping and is tough eno...
Nov 23, 2018
Gov. Raimondo likely to lead Democratic Governors group
photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo could take on a more national political role. The Providence Journal reports that Raimondo appears to be the...
Nov 21, 2018
Elorza encourages shopping local, announces free parking for holidays
Mayor Jorge Elorza joined Riffraff bookstore and bar co-owner Thomas Roberge, Development Director of Armory Revival Seth Zeren and the Director of Business and Development Michael Solomon and local b...
Nov 21, 2018
Police: 24 suspects stole $48K in government benefits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island State Police have charged 24 people they say were responsible for stealing nearly $50,000 in food stamp benefits. Authorities say 22 suspects were charged wi...
Nov 21, 2018
Councilors approve zoning change for skyscraper project
By WPRO News and The Associated Press Providence officials have approved a zoning change that will allow a proposed 46-story skyscraper in the city. The City Council voted Tuesday to approve the varia...
Nov 21, 2018
Sports betting set to begin Monday in Rhode Island
The sports book area of the Tiverton Casino, expected to open about a week after the Twin River Casino in Lincoln opens its sports book Monday, is seen in this file photo from the opening in August. P...
Nov 21, 2018
