Category Archives: Local News
Radiothon raises over $436,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital
A big and heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the 2016 Hasbro Children's Hospital Radiothon an incredible success. The outpouring of generosity from our local community during this year's ...
Apr 07, 2016
Mayor Elorza announces body camera pilot program for Providence Police
Providence Police Officer Jose Deschamps shows Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza how the new body-worn cameras work. Photo by Anita Baffoni. Under a pilot program, 10 Providence Police Officers will wear ...
Apr 07, 2016
Rhode Island considers removing state sales tax on feminine products
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island’s General Assembly is considering legislation to exempt tampons and other feminine hygiene products from state sales taxes. There is a national push to aboli...
Apr 07, 2016
Raimondo says she’d veto bill to restrict charter schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says she would veto a bill proposed by state lawmakers that would restrict the growth of charter schools. The governor told reporters Wednesday ...
Apr 06, 2016
Mayor Elorza, Boston Mayor Walsh announce partnership at Providence gun violence summit
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza (left) announce a partnership between Providence, Boston, Arms with Ethics, and Future Municipalities to reduce gun violence in the region. (...
Apr 06, 2016
Narragansett Brewing Company heads home to Rhode Island
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - Officials have announced that the Narragansett Brewing Company will be moving its brewing operations back to Rhode Island for the first time since 1983. WPRI-TV reports Presiden...
Apr 04, 2016
AG Kilmartin to hold forum on legalizing marijuana
FILE – Young marijuana plants are shown in this Sept. 15, 2009 file photo (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is hosting a forum ...
Apr 03, 2016
“Cooler, Warmer” dropped, tourism chief resigns over botched tourism rollout
Governor Raimondo addresses the disastrous tourism roll out this week. Photo by Anita Baffoni, WPRO News. MATT O’BRIEN, Associated Press JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP...
Apr 01, 2016
4 firefighters treated for cyanide poisoning after blaze
photo by Anita Baffoni, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - At least four firefighters are being treated for cyanide poisoning after battling a fire near Providence College. WJAR-TV reports that 21 fire...
Apr 01, 2016
Providence fire captain upgraded to stable condition
photo by Anita Baffoni, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A fire captain is in critical condition after battling a fire near Providence College. Providence firefighters were called to Eaton Street on ...
Apr 01, 2016
