Category Archives: Local News
Opponent of proposed PawSox stadium to submit petition
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – An opponent of plans to build a new baseball stadium in Providence for a Red Sox minor league team says he’ll be submitting petit...
Jun 09, 2015
Poker tables coming soon to Twin River
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Twin River Casino is adding poker to their selection of table games. According to a news release, 16 poker tables will be built inside the casino’s new poker room a...
Jun 09, 2015
Elorza willing to offer more money to firefighters for less overtime
Mayor Jorge Elorza announces cost savings steps, including a change in work rules for firefighters. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza believes city firefighters ...
Jun 08, 2015
Patriots release Spikes after his car found abandoned
WPRO News and the Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – The New England Patriots have released linebacker Brandon Spikes the day after Massachusetts State Police found his damaged car abando...
Jun 08, 2015
Health department to stop releasing monthly overdose stats
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Rhode Island Department of Health will no longer release monthly data for all suspected drug overdose deaths, just cases that are c...
Jun 08, 2015
Data shows abortion rate in New England is declining
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Data compiled by The Associated Press shows the number of abortions performed annually in New England is declining, echoing a nationwid...
Jun 08, 2015
Police: Rhode Island woman dies after falling into fire pit
WPRO News and the Associated Press SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) – Police in Rhode Island are investigating the death of a woman who fell into a fire pit. South Kingstown police say they responded ...
Jun 08, 2015
WATCH: student with Cerebral Palsy speak at local graduation
Photo courtesy of Mark Sylvia WPRO Michael Sylvia, a recently graduated student at East Greenwich High School, received a standing ovation after making a short speech at his class commencement. Sylvia...
Jun 08, 2015
Valicenti: Coventry Fire chair says dissolve district
Photo from Coventry Township By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com The Chairman of the Coventry Fire District said Monday voters in the town are better off pulling the plug on the financially troubled distric...
Jun 08, 2015
Mayor announces changes to bus passes for students
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Mayor Jorge Elorza has agreed to provide Providence high school students who live two or more miles from their school with free bus pas...
Jun 05, 2015
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