Category Archives: Local News
Mattiello backs an increasing number of grants in home district
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello has sponsored more state grants individually than any other state lawmaker at a value of more than $205,000. The Provid...
Aug 13, 2018
Feds, Providence school reach agreement on English learners
File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The U.S. Justice Department says it has reached an agreement with the Providence Public Schools to provide better services fo...
Aug 13, 2018
PODCAST: Warwick Chief of Police addresses claims of preferential treatment in Cicilline’s sister’s traffic stop
Aug 13, 2018
Police chiefs take issue with Senator Warren’s “racist front to back” comment
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) talks with reporters in Fall River. File Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News YARMOUTH, Mass. (AP) - Police chiefs in Massachusetts are expressing their frustrations over a...
Aug 13, 2018
Candidates spar over primary debate plans
Raimondo speaks to reporters. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News By Tessa Roy, WPRO News Candidates for governor on all sides of the aisle are bashing Governor Gina Raimondo and Mayor Allan Fung for...
Aug 08, 2018
Trainer to be charged in second state for dog’s death
Knox, the dog belonging to New England Patriots player Jerod Mayo. Photo via Wrentham Police. By The Associated Press and WPRO News Cranston Police said they were announcing no further c...
Aug 08, 2018
Newport Jazz Festival brings scores of stars & thousands of fans
Darcy James Argue and the MMEA Jazz Ensemble at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Scores of music stars joined with thousands of music fans to...
Aug 08, 2018
Officials capture traffic jam-causing turkeys
File photo JOHNSTON, R.I. (AP) – Officials in Johnston, Rhode Island have captured two of the three wild turkeys that were causing traffic problems. The Providence Journal reports animal ...
Aug 08, 2018
PawSox officials seen touring Worcester
Larry Lucchino, file photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - The chairman of the Boston Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate in Rhode Island has been spotted taking a tour of Worcester...
Aug 08, 2018
Former Rep. Carnevale pleads “no contest” to perjury, cannot run for former seat
John Carnevale leaves Superior Court in Providence after pleading no contest to a perjury charge. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News Former Providence State Representative John Carnevale Wedne...
Aug 08, 2018
