Category Archives: Local News
Hernandez prosecutors want jury told about Florida shooting
WPRO News and the Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – Prosecutors in the Massachusetts murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez are asking the judge to let...
Mar 02, 2015
3 men arrested in possession of stolen firearm
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Rhode Island State Police say three men have been arrested after a stolen firearm was found in one of the suspect's car. According to State Police, the gun was discovered...
Mar 02, 2015
Missing Central Falls teen found
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com The Central Falls teenager who went missing last week has been found safe, according to Police. 16-year-old Charles Engley returned home Sunday after taking a trip to New...
Mar 02, 2015
Several unions ask state Supreme Court to postpone pension trial
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Several unions are asking the state Supreme Court to delay the trial over the 2011 overhaul of Rhode Island’s public pension syst...
Mar 02, 2015
Fall River wastewater spills closes shellfishing areas
WPRO News and the Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – Environmental officials say an estimated 600,000 gallons of non-disinfected wastewater was discharged from a Fall River treatment faci...
Feb 27, 2015
Sprint official testifies in Aaron Hernandez murder trial
WPRO News and the Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – A Sprint official is testifying about phone records the company turned over in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player ...
Feb 27, 2015
Providence Police searching for missing elderly woman
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Providence Police are looking for an elderly woman who was last seen on Thursday. The family tells WPRO that 83-year-old Sophia Belluscio left her residence at Ann's Rest...
Feb 27, 2015
Providence officer charged with stealing from evidence room
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Providence officer accused of stealing jewelry and other items from a police evidence room has been indicted on felony charges. The i...
Feb 27, 2015
Conference at Brown examines first-generation challenges
Photo by Lindsey Lerner WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A student group at Brown University is holding a conference this weekend to draw attention to the challenges fa...
Feb 27, 2015
New Cherry Blossom Princess crowned in Providence
Cherry Blossom Princess Alexandra Curtis stands with Consul General of Japan Tsutomu Himeno and Governor GIna Raimondo. Photo by Andrew Augustus WPRO News WPRO News Alexandra Curtis of East Greenwich ...
Feb 27, 2015
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