Category Archives: Local News
Man accused of threatening reporters indicted by grand jury
A California man allegedly made a series of threats to Boston Globe employees in which he echoed President Trump’s anti-press language. Image via CNN BOSTON (AP) – A federal grand jury has...
Sep 18, 2018
Fung campaign, homeowner speak out on hanged campaign sign
.@MayorFung lawn sign hangs from a noose at a home in Chepachet among signs for other candidates. No answer at the door. Fung campaign calls it "hateful" and "plain disgusting". #RIGov2018 #RIPoli -SK...
Sep 18, 2018
Man in police cruiser theft sentenced to prison
Donald Morgan appears in court. Pool photo by David DelPoio The Providence Journal PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island man who stole a state police cruiser before setting off a chain of event...
Sep 14, 2018
4 candidates in Rhode Island primary seek recounts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Four candidates have requested recounts following Rhode Island’s primary elections. The Providence Journal reports David O’Connell, State Sen. Paul Jabour, Re...
Sep 14, 2018
Police seek suspects after memorial plaque thefts
One spot on the Irish Famine Memorial where a plaque was stolen. Photo via Providence Police. By Tessa Roy, WPRO News Providence Police are searching for suspects and information after two plaques on ...
Sep 14, 2018
Manafort pleads guilty, will cooperate with special counsel
Alexandria VA Detention Center By ERIC TUCKER, CHAD DAY and MICHAEL BALSAMO, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort pleaded guilty Friday to two federal cr...
Sep 14, 2018
PODCAST: Speaker Mattiello talks primary night, more with Tara Granahan
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News. Days after primary results and weeks after Rhode Island loses the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester, WPRO’s Tara Granahan has a one-on-one with House Speaker Nick ...
Sep 14, 2018
Bishop Tobin holds day of prayer and penance due to abuse scandal
Photo by Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop is holding a day of prayer and penance because of the clerical sex abuse scandal. Diocese of Providence...
Sep 14, 2018
Multiple Gas Explosions Blast North of Boston
Emergency crews are responding to what appear to be a series of gas explosions that have damaged homes across three communities north of Boston. Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon says there are 20 t...
Sep 13, 2018
RIDOT releases new truck toll data
A tractor trailer truck rolls beneath a toll gantry on the first day that Rhode Island began collecting tolls on large trucks, June 11, 2018. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Tessa Roy, WPRO News T...
Sep 13, 2018
