Category Archives: Local News

By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) said they have taken “appropriate action” after a driver was caught looking at X-rated material on his cellphon...

WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Brown University has told the Pawtucket Red Sox that it would sell university-owned land the team wants to use for a stadium for $15 million,...

WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo says negotiations with the ownership of the Pawtucket Red Sox over a parcel of I-195 land remain ongoing despite the recent news that Brown University will wants fair ...

By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Three men were arrested Thursday night in Cranston on charges of armed robbery after police responded to reports of an assault near the intersection of Cranston Street an...

WPRO News Johnston's fire department a brand new, high capacity fire truck after a local business donated funds to make the acquisition. Sims Metal Management purchased the Spartan ERV Pumper Truck af...

WPRO News and the Associated Press NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued three people from a fishing boat that was adrift 45 miles off Block Island. The Coast Guard says it ...

New England Patriots at Washington Redskins 08/28/09 WPRO News and the Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge deflated “Deflategate” Thursday, erasing New England quarterback Tom...

By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com A Warwick man was arrested Wednesday after Rhode Island State Police searched his home, finding digital files of child pornography. Henry Bozzo, 59, of Steele Avenue was ...

Images courtesy of Providence Police WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – An online campaign has been launched to raise money for a Rhode Island man who was ordered to pay ...

WPRO News and the Associated Press NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A North Providence man has been charged with unnecessary cruelty after a malnourished dog he allegedly owned was euthanized. Poli...