Category Archives: Local News
New PawSox president says owners committed to Rhode Island
The new president of the Pawtucket Red Sox, James Skeffington. Photo by Steve Klamkin, WPRO News. By Sam Wroblewski, 630wpro.com New Pawtucket Red Sox President James Skeffington says he and the new o...
Feb 23, 2015
8 former PawSox players who made it big
WPRO News The Pawtucket Red Sox will leave behind a legacy that extends beyond family friendly fun and affordability. Here is a quick list of PawSox players who go their start in Rhode Island b...
Feb 23, 2015
Islamic school principal says school is returning to normal
WPRO News and the Associated Press WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) – The principal of the Islamic School of Rhode Island says he’s taking extra precautions since the school was tagged with offensi...
Feb 23, 2015
FOOD: 11 Fast Food Restaurants Missing from RI
In-N-Out Burger is popular out west, but there aren’t any around here. Image from Flickr. By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News Sure we’ve got plenty of fast food choices in Rhode Island, but there a...
Feb 23, 2015
Twin River to present hotel proposal to Lincoln Town Council
By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News Twin River is set to revisit their proposal for a hotel with the Lincoln Town Council this week. The casino's chairman, John Taylor, Jr., plans to make a PowerPoint presenta...
Feb 23, 2015
Lawmakers introduce a dozen bills regulating license plates
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A dozen bills have been introduced in the legislature regulating license plates, including offering more specialty plates. The Providen...
Feb 23, 2015
ACLU report highlights racial disparities in state
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A recent report by the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island indicates that black residents are disproportionately suspended f...
Feb 23, 2015
Pawtucket Mayor confirms, PawSox leaving city
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien confirms to the WPRO Morning News the Pawtucket Red Sox would be leaving the city after a sale to Boston Red Sox ownership and local partners....
Feb 22, 2015
Ex-Brown student accused in assault claims cyber harassment
Photo by Lindsey Lerner WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A search warrant affidavit says a former Brown University football player accused of sexually assaulting a Prov...
Feb 20, 2015
2 RI men detained after meth lab dismantled
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Two Cranston men have been detained in federal custody after being charged for allegedly manufacturing methamphetamines in their apartment. Cranston Police, State Police,...
Feb 19, 2015
