Category Archives: Local News
Nursing homes: Budget cut would lead to layoffs, closures
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News by Dylan McGuinness, the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - State nursing homes said on Monday that a substantial cut to their fund...
Jun 12, 2018
National union leader weighs in on Providence teachers dispute
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten speaks with Providence School Superintendent Christopher Maher as she tours Pleasant View Elementary School in Providence. Photo by Steve Kla...
Jun 07, 2018
Ultimate Concert List of Summer 2018
This summer there are some awesome concerts coming our way – here is our ultimate list of the best ones coming to our area this summer! Don’t spend the summer at home go adventure and rock...
Jun 07, 2018
Before the Tea Party: A forgotten rebellion in Rhode Island
Gaspee Days Parade in Warwick. photo by NVicacco via Flickr Creative Commons By JENNIFER McDERMOTT, the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Islanders feel slighted that Bostonians get all t...
Jun 07, 2018
RIDOT lawyers miss deadline that could cost state $4 million
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Lawyers for another Rhode Island agency have missed a deadline in connection to a court case, which could end up costing the state $4 million. The Providence Journal reports a ...
Jun 07, 2018
CrossFit founder to lobby for soda tax in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island state senator who owns a CrossFit gym is enlisting the company's founder to lobby for a state tax ...
Jun 06, 2018
Lawmakers pull bill on importing exotic animals for hunting
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A bill that would allow shooting preserves to import exotic animals for hunting has been shut down by the Rhode Island Legislature shortly after it was ...
Jun 06, 2018
I-95 lane closures to cause ‘major traffic delays’ Wednesday
Image via Jimmy Emerson, DVM on Flickr PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island is warning there will likely be "major traffic delays" on Interstate 95 in Warwick and Cranston because of a construction pr...
Jun 06, 2018
Man suspected of exposing himself at Target arrested
Suspect Eduardo Ramos Villagran. Photo via Seekonk Police. By WPRO News A Central Falls man who police say exposed himself to teenage girls in a Target parking lot is charged with three counts ...
Jun 05, 2018
GOP Rep Lancia announces exploratory committee for Lt Governor run
By WPRO News State Representative Robert Lancia (R-Cranston) announced Tuesday he’s forming an exploratory committee to prepare for a potential run for lieutenant governor. Lancia told WPRO̵...
Jun 05, 2018
