Category Archives: Local News
State claims ‘Fun-Sized’ tourism campaign reaps $1.9 million in bookings
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island officials say the state's new "Fun-Sized" tourism campaign is working to the tune of $1.9 million in hotel bookings. The Providence Journal...
Jun 18, 2018
Lawyers to present final arguments in “Cadillac Frank” trial
In this 1993 FBI surveillance photo, Francis "Cadillac Frank" Salemme, left, Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi, second from left with back to camera, and Frank Salemme Jr., behind right, are seated at The...
Jun 18, 2018
House OKs $9.5B budget, approves sports betting
The House voted to approve the state budget on Friday night. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island House of Representatives on Friday approved a $9.6 billion bu...
Jun 16, 2018
House leadership briefs lawmakers on proposed state budget
photo by Tessa Roy WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello told fellow lawmakers Tuesday that they may have a more detailed framework for sports betting by the time they vot...
Jun 13, 2018
Providence Mayor Elorza engaged to longtime girlfriend
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The wedding bells are ringing for Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza. WPRI-TV reports a spokesman for the city has confirmed Tuesday that the Democr...
Jun 13, 2018
“Ain’t Misbehavin'” Gives Season a Cool Start at Theatre by the Sea
By Kimberly Harper Though the cool weather may try to convince you otherwise, Theatre By the Sea has opened its first show for the season, and that should be all the indicator you need that summer is,...
Jun 12, 2018
John Lewis regrets endorsing Raimondo over Brown
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. leads lawmakers down the steps of the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 23, 2016, to greet a crowd assembled after House Democrats ended their sit-in protest. (AP Photo/Evan...
Jun 12, 2018
State, nursing homes reach deal in Medicaid funding case
Photo by Lindsey Lerner By DYLAN McGUINNESS, the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - State lawmakers and nursing homes said Tuesday they have reached a deal to settle a high-profile case regardin...
Jun 12, 2018
Report: Feroce owes URI more than $20,000
Giovanni Feroce outlines his policy platform as he prepares to seek the GOP nomination for Rhode Island governor. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's flagship unive...
Jun 12, 2018
Speaker tells Tara Granahan that RI has settled case with nursing homes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – State lawmakers say they believe they have settled a high-profile case with nursing homes regarding their Medicaid funding. Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello to...
Jun 12, 2018
