Category Archives: Local News
Rhode Island doctor admits he took kickbacks to prescribe fentanyl spray
by MICHELLE R. SMITH, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island doctor pleaded guilty on Wednesday to accepting kickbacks in return for prescribing a highly addictive fentanyl spray....
Oct 25, 2017
South Kingstown limits local police cooperation with immigration agents
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island town has approved an ordinance that limits the ways local police can assist federal immigration agents. The Providence Journal reports that the South Kingst...
Oct 25, 2017
Stolen school bus batteries in East Providence causes delay
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island city had to delay the start of school after the batteries were stolen from several school buses. WPRI-TV reports that 11 East Pr...
Oct 25, 2017
Providence Biltmore sold to Chicago-based company
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Chicago-based hospitality company says it has purchased the Providence Biltmore Hotel for an undisclosed price. In an announcement Monday, Adventurous Journeys Capital Partne...
Oct 25, 2017
Republican Fung launches 2nd bid for governor in video
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Rhode Island Governor. Photo by Tessa Roy WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Republican Allan Fung has launched his s...
Oct 24, 2017
Democrat Regunberg runs for Rhode Island lieutenant governor
Aaron Regunberg talks with reporters after announcing he will run for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WARWICK, R.I. (AP) – State Rep. Aaron Regunberg has kicke...
Oct 24, 2017
“Waiting for Godot” coming to Counter-Productions Theatre Company
by Frank O’Donnell Theodore Clement, artist director of Counter-Productions Theatre Company, says that Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” is a play “we’ve wanted ...
Oct 18, 2017
Pawtucket City Council OKs resolution supporting PawSox stadium
photo by Tessa Roy WPRO News PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island city council will support legislation that calls for the city and the state to commit $38 million toward a new stadium for a Boston R...
Oct 18, 2017
I-195 Redevelopment District Commission chairman resigns
photo by Doug MacGunnigle, WPRO PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The chairman of Rhode Island's I-195 Redevelopment District Commission says he's resigning. Chairman Joseph F. Azrack made the announcement Mond...
Oct 18, 2017
Pawtucket’s Memorial Hospital to close after proposed sale falls through
Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News and the Associated Press One of the largest hospital chains in Rhode Island says it will close Memorial Hospital in Pa...
Oct 17, 2017
On Air Now
America at Night with McGraw Milhaven
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Looking for smart, engaging talk radio after dark? America at Night with McGraw Milhaven delivers the perfect mix of news, insight and conversation. Broadcasting live weeknights from 9:00 pm to midnight ET, McGraw Milhaven brings a fresh voice and seaso...
