Category Archives: Local News
RI Gov. names new top general
Colonel Christopher Callahan, Gov. Raimondo’s choice as Rhode Island Adjutant General. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Gov. Gina Raimondo Thursday named Colonel Chris...
Jul 02, 2015
Providence Fire Chief retires, acting chief named
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com After reaching the mandatory age of retirement this year, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza announced Fire Chief Clarence Cunha will retire and Assistant Chief Scott Mello wi...
Jul 02, 2015
Man collides with car after police chase
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Police say a Providence man with a long criminal history was involved in a multi-city police chase that caused a crash. WPRI-TV reports...
Jul 02, 2015
Police: Suspect in assault case dies after fleeing the scene
WPRO News and the Associated Press PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) – Officials in Rhode Island are investigating after a man suspected in an assault died from what police believe to be a drug overdose. WPR...
Jul 02, 2015
Ex-Pats player pleads guilty, gets probation in hit-and-run
WPRO News and the Associated Press WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) – Former New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes has pleaded guilty and will serve a year of probation in a hit-and-run crash that ...
Jul 01, 2015
Judge rejects Aaron Hernandez move to toss murder conviction
WPRO News and the Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – A Massachusetts judge who oversaw the trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has rejected a request to throw out ...
Jul 01, 2015
Overdose survivors, advocates ask restoration of Good Samaritan protection
Gov. Gina Raimondo addresses a State House rally calling for reinstatement of so-called “Good Samaritan” protections for reporting overdoses. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klam...
Jul 01, 2015
Houses sold in Rhode Island rises 6 percent for May
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The number of houses sold in Rhode Island rose 6 percent in May, while the median sales price of $227,500 represents a 9 percent increase fro...
Jun 30, 2015
Mosquitoes test negative for West Nile
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The latest mosquitoes tested in Rhode Island have shown no signs of West Nile virus. The Department of Environmental Management said Tuesday ...
Jun 30, 2015
DOT says repairs have begun to closed bridge in Cranston
A closure sign and barriers block vehicle traffic over the Park Ave bridge in Cranston. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Work to repair a clo...
Jun 30, 2015
