Category Archives: Local News
In blizzard aftermath, Gov. Raimondo appeals for volunteers
Gov. Gina Raimondo talks with Rosalind Ladd, who’s Providence home was cleared of snow by a volunteer through Serve Rhode Island. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Gove...
Jan 28, 2015
RI unemployment rate of 6.8 percent still among worst 5
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island’s unemployment rate of 6.8 percent in December ranks it one of the worst five states for joblessness. The state unem...
Jan 28, 2015
State Police conclude investigation into Pawtucket’s “Major No-show”
Screenshot taken from the Hummel Report. By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com A report looking into the conduct of a Pawtucket Police officer caught golfing on the job and collecting unearned overtime has be...
Jan 28, 2015
OPERATION SNOWBALL: All Rhode Island Closings, Delays, Parking Bans
Jan 27, 2015
RI group seeks people to clear snow for elderly, disabled
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – If you’re willing and able to help others clear out from the massive snowstorm expected to bring up to two feet of snow to Rhode ...
Jan 26, 2015
New York City man to serve 5 years for Newport Wal-Mart fire
WPRO News and the Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – A New York City man has been sentenced to five years in prison for setting two fires in a Rhode Island Wal-Mart. The state attorney genera...
Jan 23, 2015
Lawmaker proposes funds for expanded full-day kindergarten
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island lawmaker has proposed allocating funds so every municipality can offer full-day kindergarten. Senate Education Committee...
Jan 23, 2015
Man who accepted Venezuelan drug shipment gets prison time
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Providence man who accepted packages of heroin and cocaine from Venezuela has been sentenced to five years in prison. U.S. Attorney P...
Jan 23, 2015
RI Reflections: The NFL & controversy
BY Dan Yorkey DEFLATEGATE.. Not sure we’ve seen a week like this in a long time. Up until moments ago at press time the NFL had not issued a statement regarding the controversy..leaving the most...
Jan 23, 2015
New York City man to serve 5 years for Newport Wal-Mart fire
WPRO News and the Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – A New York City man has been sentenced to five years in prison for setting two fires in a Rhode Island Wal-Mart. The state attorney genera...
Jan 23, 2015
