Category Archives: Local News
Nardolillo ends GOP Senate run, endorses Flanders
photo via Twitter PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Republican state representative says he's ending his campaign for the U.S. Senate after the state GOP endorsed his opponent in the primary. Rep. Bobby Nardo...
Jun 28, 2018
Criminal case continues for ex-Rep. Carnevale
Former Rep. John Carnevale (right) appeared before the Providence Board of Canvassers in 2016. File photo by Anita Baffoni WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News A former State Representative from Provi...
Jun 28, 2018
Massachusetts House approves ‘gay conversion therapy’ ban
photo via Wikimedia Commons By STEVE LeBLANC, The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would ban so-called "gay conversion therapy" for minors...
Jun 28, 2018
Health survey shows positive gains, concerning trends
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Results from a Rhode Island Department of Health survey suggest teenagers in the state are making improvements in behaviors related to sexual activity, alcohol and illegal pres...
Jun 28, 2018
PODCAST: Octogenarian challenges Sen. Whitehouse
photo of Patricia Fontes via UpriseRI.com by Tara Granahan, WPRO She’s an anti-war activist. She’s an East Providence native. She’s a former school teacher. And she’s 81 years ...
Jun 27, 2018
Rhode Island officials, unions blast Supreme Court on union fees decision
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island officials and labor unions are blasting the Supreme Court's decision that government workers can't b...
Jun 27, 2018
PODCAST: After Dan Yorke Show visit, Wadensten considers running for Governor instead of Lt Gov
Karl Wadensten, President/CEO of VIBCO Vibrators and member of the Commerce Corp, walked into the Dan Yorke Show today to announce his intention to run for Lt. Governor. When Karl left, he was conside...
Jun 25, 2018
Frias to challenge Mattiello
By Tessa Roy, WPRO After an unsuccessful but close run in 2016, Republican Steve Frias announced Monday that he’ll make another bid to unseat House Speaker Nick Mattiello this year. “We...
Jun 25, 2018
Assembly approves bill to expand mastectomy coverage
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island house has approved legislation that ensures insurance covers all costs for a mastectomy. The State Assembly Saturday to approve the bil...
Jun 25, 2018
Pawtucket Red Sox to temporarily become the Hot Wieners
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Pawtucket Red Sox will temporarily become the Hot Wieners in honor of the Rhode Island delicacy. WJAR-TV reports the baseball team will wear jerseys with the new name, comp...
Jun 25, 2018
