Category Archives: Local News
Raimondo says she supports new PawSox stadium bill
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says she supports new legislation by Pawtucket’s mayor that outlines how to finance a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium. The Democratic governo...
Jun 26, 2017
Worker hurt in Coventry industrial accident
A worker was hurt in an industrial accident at a construction site in Coventry. Photo by Tessa Roy WPRO News WPRO News A worker hurt Monday morning in an industrial accident at a home under constructi...
Jun 26, 2017
RI DMV announces ‘appointment only’ policy through July 17
File photo by Tessa Roy WPRO News The Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles has announced all face to face transactions at the Registry’s offices around the state will be by appointment only...
Jun 26, 2017
‘Tuition-free’ college a partial win for Rhode Island governor
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (AP) - A tuition-free college proposal that attracted national attention to Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo and raised the hopes of college-bound high school seniors has survived, but...
Jun 23, 2017
Police lieutenant accused of sleeping on job to retire
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island police lieutenant accused of sleeping during overnight shifts will retire following a plea agreement. The Newport Daily News reports that 47-year-old Timothy Panell...
Jun 23, 2017
RI elections board asks AG to probe Rep Anastasia Williams’ campaign fund
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Board of Elections is asking the state attorney general to investigate possible campaign finance violations by a longtime state lawmaker. Rep. Anastasia Willia...
Jun 22, 2017
Rhode Island House approves restoring free bus rides
Wikimedia Commons Image. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island House of Representatives has voted to restore a statewide program providing free bus rides to low-income riders who are e...
Jun 22, 2017
Rhode Island considers banning cellphone use while driving
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island lawmakers are again considering a proposal that would outlaw the use of cellphones while driving. The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday on whe...
Jun 20, 2017
WATCH: Sen Archambault yells at constituent for questioning laugher
Senator Stephen Archambault (D-Smithfield) had an angry exchange with Terry Gorman of RIILE, who was testifying in committee after Gorman questioned Archambault and other Senators for laughing during ...
Jun 19, 2017
I-195 traffic pattern change to take effect this week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A traffic pattern change on Interstate 195 in Providence will take effect this week due to maintenance work on the I-way Bridge. WPRI-TV reports that the work has resulted in a...
Jun 19, 2017
