Category Archives: Local News
State: Memorial Hospital’s emergency department can close
Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - The state has approved an application to close Memorial Hospital's emergency department. The Department of Healt...
Dec 28, 2017
Two dozen dogs seized from Exeter home days before Christmas
photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News By Tessa Roy, WPRO News State Police announced Friday that Carlos Alves, 59, was arrested and charged with mistreatment of animals and unnecessary cruelty to animals afte...
Dec 28, 2017
PODCAST: State Police Supt. Assumpico talks challenges, victories of first year
WPRO News Rhode Island State Police Superintendent Col. Ann Assumpico joined WPRO’s Dan Paquet Thursday morning on “The News with Gene Valicenti” for a wide ranging interview that su...
Dec 28, 2017
School construction among top 2018 priorities for Raimondo
Governor Raimondo talks with reporters. Photo by Anita Baffoni WPRO News By MICHELLE R. SMITH and JENNIFER McDERMOTT, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has p...
Dec 27, 2017
Grebien seeks ‘Plan B’ if General Assembly doesn’t act on PawSox
by Tessa Roy, WPRO News Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien said Tuesday he wants a "Plan B" to be considered if the legislature doesn't act on the Pawsox stadium deal that's already on the table. Under this ...
Dec 19, 2017
Stabbing suspect in custody in Providence after standoff
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A man wanted in a fatal stabbing in Providence is now in custody after a standoff with police. Nathan Spardello was seen being taken on a stretcher out of an apartment building...
Dec 19, 2017
Fire at Smithfield church under investigation
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) - An early-morning fire at a Smithfield church is under investigation. The fire at New Life Worship Center was reported just after 6 a.m. Monday ...
Dec 18, 2017
RI high court rules ex-Cianci aide may keep partial pension
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A key figure in the corrupt administration of late Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci is allowed to keep part of his pension. The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Cia...
Dec 18, 2017
10 days before Christmas, Statehouse tree drops its needles
photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Christmas tree in the rotunda at the Rhode Island Statehouse is dead. Piles of needles were blanketing the area below the tree Friday, beneath...
Dec 16, 2017
“Santaland” at Gamm guarantees a happy holiday season
Steve Kidd in “Santaland.” By Kimberly Harper Anyone who's ever worked retail will tell you: The holiday season is a nightmare. But if working at the mall is bad, those who opt to work for...
Dec 15, 2017
