Category Archives: Local News
House speaker defends handling of sex harassment allegations
By WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island’s Democratic House speaker is defending his handling of allegations of sexual harassment at the State House, amid...
Oct 31, 2018
Providence holds vigil for Pittsburgh synagogue massacre victims
Two of the Brown University students whose home congregation was the site of the massacre, and who lit candles in remembrance. Photo by Paul Zangari, WPRO News. By Paul Zangari, WPRO News People of al...
Oct 30, 2018
Massachusetts Gov. Baker faults Trump on citizenship comment
BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s statement that he wants to order an end to the constitutional right to citizenship for babie...
Oct 30, 2018
Democrats criticize GOP candidate over threatening blog post
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Rhode Island Democratic Party is criticizing a Republican candidate for state treasurer who appeared to threaten political opponents in a blog post. In Sunday’s...
Oct 29, 2018
Republicans say they are left out of the conversation about women in politics
Republican women running for office introduce themselves at a State House news conference. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Saying Republicans are being left out of the conv...
Oct 29, 2018
Boston Red Sox Win The World Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Boston Red Sox won their fourth World Series championship in 15 years, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 5 Sunday night behind David Price's pitching and Steve Pearce'...
Oct 28, 2018
After protests, senators eye stronger sex offender rules
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Two Rhode Island lawmakers say they plan to file legislation in response to a recent furor over a convicted child rapist who recently moved into a...
Oct 26, 2018
DHS: Every state to have help to ensure security of midterms
Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, Congressmen David Cicilline and Jim Langevin, and DHS assistant secretary Jeannette Manfra discuss election security. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. PROVIDENCE, R.I. ...
Oct 26, 2018
The Hummel Report: On The Hook
Oct 26, 2018
PODCAST: Trillo talks oil dumping incident, newly surfaced video
Photo by Steve Klamkin, WPRO News By WPRO News Independent candidate for governor Joe Trillo is defending his conduct during an incident with an ex tenant and employee 2 years ago. Trillo says he regr...
Oct 26, 2018
