Category Archives: Local News
Senator Morgan says comments on Syrian camps “taken out of context”
Senator Elaine Morgan (R-Hopkinton) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island state lawmaker says an email she wrote suggesting Syrian refugees be put into camps was taken out of context. Republican Sen....
Nov 20, 2015
Taxi companies agree to delay Uber case until after session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Two taxi companies seeking to stop ride-hailing company Uber from operating in Rhode Island have agreed to delay the case until after the legislative session. Orange Cab of New...
Nov 20, 2015
Finance director accused of cheating at Twin River casino
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - North Providence’s finance director has been arrested after police say he tried to cheat at Twin River Casino. Police say 36-year-old Justin Cambio was taken into c...
Nov 20, 2015
WPRO STATEMENT ON BUDDY CIANCI
UPDATE: Buddy is out of the hospital and enjoying the post-unveiling party at Roma on Federal Hill. During his portrait unveiling tonight at Providence City Hall, the room was very warm and Buddy Cian...
Nov 19, 2015
Langevin breaks with Obama & Cicilline, votes yes on slowing Syrian refugees
Congressman Jim Langevin. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News and the Associated Press Congressman Jim Langevin (D) broke with his democratic colleague David Cicilline and Preside...
Nov 19, 2015
Raimondo says Syrian refugees non-issue at this time, safety and security of RI’ers top priority
European refugees Photo by Dragan Tatic.jpg WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo said Wednesday morning that the outcry against allowing Syrian refugees into Rhode Island is a non-issue at this time, and ...
Nov 18, 2015
Officials: New computer system will cost state millions more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island officials say the development of a new computer system will cost an extra $10 million in the current budget year and nearly $5 million next year. The Unified Healt...
Nov 18, 2015
Raimondo highlights new grant programs to help businesses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Gov. Gina Raimondo says the state is offering three new incentive programs to help businesses as part of her strategy to jumpstart Rhode Island’s economy. The Democratic ...
Nov 18, 2015
Ex-boyfriend arrested in death of pregnant Cranston woman
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) - Cranston police have arrested the former boyfriend of a pregnant woman found dead in her burning apartment last week. Police chief Col. Michael Winquist says 29-year-old Born Smi...
Nov 18, 2015
Shark Bar owner pleads not guilty to bribing ex-Speaker Fox
Gordon Fox stands outside federal court. Photo by Andrew Augustus WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A restaurant owner accused of bribing former House Speaker Gordon Fox has pleaded not guilty. Raymon...
Nov 18, 2015
