Category Archives: Local News
LISTEN: Republican candidates line up to challenge Mattiello
Two Republicans have announced their intentions to run for the Rhode Island House seat currently held by Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. Steven Frias and Shawna Lawton will face off in a primary election ...
Jun 28, 2016
Langevin to launch re-election campaign
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin is set to officially launch his re-election campaign for Congress. The Rhode Island Democrat is scheduled to file his Declaration of Candidacy on Tuesday...
Jun 28, 2016
State police probe Carnevale in wake of residency questions
screenshot via WPRI-TV PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - State police are investigating a Rhode Island lawmaker after questions were raised about his residency. WPRI-TV reports that Col. Steven O’D...
Jun 27, 2016
New, lower rates announced for parking at state beaches
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - New, lower rates for parking at Rhode Island’s state beaches are set to go into effect this week, after the season rates were recently halved. The Westerly Sun reports re...
Jun 27, 2016
Gas prices stay at average $2.29 per gallon in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Gas prices in Rhode Island were unchanged from last week, holding at an average $2.29 per gallon for regular unleaded. AAA Northeast released the numbers from its weekly gas su...
Jun 27, 2016
Transgender transitional services covered for state workers
Governor Raimondo unveils policy allowing coverage of transgender transitional services for state workers. Photo by Anita Baffoni WPRO News By Anita Baffoni WPRO News While states are passing l...
Jun 23, 2016
Supreme Court strikes limits on drunk driving test laws
by SAM HANANEL, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Thursday placed new limits on state laws that make it a crime for motorists suspected of drunken driving to refuse alcoho...
Jun 23, 2016
3 teachers resign over insulting chat messages about kids
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (AP) - Three teachers at a Rhode Island charter school have resigned for exchanging disparaging and profanity-laden chat messages about students. Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academ...
Jun 23, 2016
Hummel Report – Granting Favor
Legislative and community grants issued by the Rhode Island General Assembly came under intense public scrutiny this session, prompting the House and Senate to make some changes. But are they enough? ...
Jun 22, 2016
Governor Raimondo to sign budget Friday
Governor Raimondo talks with reporters. Photo by Anita Baffoni WPRO News By Anita Baffoni WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo says she will support and sign the General Assembly’s version of the st...
Jun 22, 2016
