Category Archives: Local News
Johnston rapper behind song ‘Sell Drugz’ is accused of selling drugs
Screenshot via YouTube LEBANON, Pa. (AP) - A rapper whose songs include “Sell Drugz” has been charged with selling drugs in Pennsylvania. Twenty-nine-year-old Michael Persaud performs unde...
Nov 01, 2016
Rhode Island man pleads guilty to robbing bank with machete
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A 28-year-old Rhode Island man has admitted robbing a bank with a machete. Federal prosecutors say John Ryder, of West Warwick, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Provid...
Oct 31, 2016
Suspect Doyle hospitalized, embezzlement trial is in recess
Dan Doyle at the opening of his embezzlement trial in Wakefield, RI, Sept 21, 2016. File pool photo by David DelPoio / The Providence Journal By WPRO News The embezzlement and forgery trial of Dan Doy...
Oct 31, 2016
RI GOP chair files elections complaint over Lawton’s pro-Mattiello flyer
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Republican Party has filed a complaint with the state Board of Elections over a former Republican candidate’s campaign...
Oct 31, 2016
Rhode Island prepares to build a $40 million rail station
Officials announce a new, $40 million commuter rail station will be built to serve Pawtucket and Central Falls. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News A new, $40 million commuter ...
Oct 31, 2016
Mattiello on Lawton: No ‘promises’ in exchange for endorsement
Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello by Doug MacGunnigle, WPRO News Rhode Island Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello, a Democrat from Cranston, responded Monday to comments made by forme...
Oct 31, 2016
Second phase of I-95 traffic pattern in place in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The state Department of Transportation is reminding drivers of a new traffic pattern on Interstate 95 through Providence that was put into place over the weekend. WJAR-TV repor...
Oct 31, 2016
Roughly 14,000 Rhode Islanders haven’t received tax refunds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - State officials say approximately 14,000 Rhode Island residents have yet to receive their tax refunds for the past filing period. Acting Tax Administrator Neena Savage tells WJ...
Oct 28, 2016
The Hummel Report: Question 5
Rhode Island voters will be asked next month to approve a $70 million bond issue – with a total cost of $112 million – for improvements to the port of Davisville at Quonset, as well as lan...
Oct 27, 2016
Former Rep. Coogan denies stealing political signs
Former state representative Brian Coogan proclaims his innocence after being charged with stealing political signs of Bruce Rogers, who is running against Anna Sousa in the East Providence city counci...
Oct 26, 2016
