Category Archives: Local News

Photo from Big Blue Bug Solutions’ Facebook page. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The big blue bug that overlooks Interstate 95 in Providence is about to light up again. Providence pest control company ...

MATT O’BRIEN, Associated Press   PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A New York City developer who said he wants to transform the skyline of Rhode Island’scapital city is meeting skepticism from ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island youth football team that was kicked out of its league after the coach put a man into a game against 13- and 14-year-old players can apply to be reinstated. The R...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Board of Elections has ordered its staff to investigate alleged mail ballot fraud and voter intimidation in Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s...

WPRO News Rhode Island ranks 42 out of 50 in Forbes Magazine’s annual list of the best and worst states for business. The annual listing ranks states according to factors including business cost...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The tiny Republican minority of the Rhode Island House of Representatives has picked a new leader and the first woman to assume the role. West Warwick Rep. Patricia Morgan said...

(Left to right) Ciaran Hinds, Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart in BLEED FOR THIS.Photo credit: Seacia Pavao / Distributor: Open Road Films JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer A melee has broken out in the boxing...

Last month we told you about several business owners in North Kingstown facing exorbitant sewer assessments. This week: questions about federal funds being used for a third phase of the sewer project ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island leaders are looking at following Massachusetts on the path to legalizing recreational marijuana. Gov. Gina Raimondo said Tuesday she’ll take a more serious l...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Democratic Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says she’s trying to remain calm and constructive as she braces for how the Democratic-led state will fare under the administra...