Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Retirees appeal judge’s refusal to delay RI pension trial
Superior Court Judge Sarah Taft-Carter is presiding over the pension lawsuits WPRO News Lawyers for retirees’ unions filed papers late Friday with the Rhode Island Supreme Court, a...
Feb 27, 2015
Man gets life in prison for a murder and unrelated shooting
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Providence man has been sentenced to life in prison – plus an extra 20 years behind bars – for a 2013 murder and an unrel...
Feb 27, 2015
Bill would create 1-800-POTHOLE hotline
By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News 1-800-POTHOLE. You might want to remember that number. A new bill sponsored by Rep. Greg Costantino (D-Lincoln) would create a new pothole hotline - a "potline" of sorts. Th...
Feb 26, 2015
Dr. Michael Fine to resign from Department of Health
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com In an announcement late Wednesday afternoon, Governor Gina Raimondo said Doctor Michael Fine would be stepping down as Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. ...
Feb 25, 2015
Raimondo “thrilled” new Pawsox owners want to keep team in Rhode Island
McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo says she is “thrilled” that the new ownership of the Pawtucket Red Sox want to keep the team in Rhode Is...
Feb 25, 2015
Images of Islamic School vandal released online
Images courtesy of rimostwanted.org By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Security camera images of the alleged vandal who defaced the Islamic School of Rhode Island have been released online. The images were...
Feb 25, 2015
Central Falls Police looking for missing teen
Image courtesy of the Central Falls PD By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Central Falls Police say they looking for a teen who was last seen Tuesday morning. Police say Charles Engley, 16, hasn't been seen...
Feb 25, 2015
Owners to build new Pawtucket stadium with their own money
WPRO News and the Associated Press PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) – The new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox expect to build a Providence stadium with their own money, but are looking at four different pub...
Feb 25, 2015
Twin River proposes hotel to Lincoln Town Council
An artist’s rendering of the proposed hotel at Twin River. Submitted photo. By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News Twin River says they're not looking for tax breaks or state money for their proposed hotel....
Feb 24, 2015
2 men sentenced for roles in teen’s slaying
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Two men have been sentenced for their roles in the killing of a Providence teenager. Attorney General Peter Kilmartin says 20-year-old ...
Feb 24, 2015
