Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Providence City Council President Luis Aponte charged with felony embezzlement
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte – freed on bail after pleading not guilty to 4-count indictment on campaign embezzlement. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - T...
May 10, 2017
LISTEN: Findings released on potential PawSox sites
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - A study has found one of the proposed sites for the new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium will bring in $34 million more in state and city taxes than the other site. Pawtucket Mayor Don...
May 10, 2017
Gypsy moth caterpillars causing rashes on children
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) - A furry pest is causing big problems for Rhode Islanders. WPRI-TV reports that some people who come into contact with gypsy moth caterpillars are developing rashes. The Northea...
May 10, 2017
Rhode Island revenue numbers could shape leaders’ priorities
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island fiscal analysts are meeting to reach a consensus on the estimated revenues used to write the state’s budget. The Revenue Estimating C...
May 10, 2017
Olympic skater Michelle Kwan and husband file for divorce
Michelle Kwan with husband Clay Pell. WPRO File Photo. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan has filed papers in Rhode Island seeking divorce the day after her husband, Clay Pell...
May 10, 2017
Rhode Island governor, AG at odds over “revenge porn” bill
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island’s attorney general and governor are at odds over a proposal to criminalize the online sharing of nude images without a person’s...
May 09, 2017
LISTEN: Cicilline, Langevin talk Obamacare repeal with Dan Yorke
by Lexi Kriss, WPRO Rep. David Cicilline (D- RI) flew back to Rhode Island hours after the controversial House vote on the American Health Care Act today on Capitol Hill. Rep. Cicilline stopped by the...
May 04, 2017
Hummel Report: Where To Go?
The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering legislation to limit the number of registered sex offenders that can stay at state-funded shelters – a direct response to the high number of offe...
May 04, 2017
Providence voters overwhelming choose to recall Councilman Jackson
photo by Steve Klamkin, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Providence city councilman facing embezzlement charges has been recalled by his constituents. Voters decided 1,772-158 to recall Democrat Ke...
May 03, 2017
Rhode Island push for early voting gets Governor’s, town clerks’ support
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A proposal to allow early voting in Rhode Island elections is getting a boost from Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and municipal clerks from towns and cities. Raimondo is joining...
May 03, 2017
