Category Archives: Local News
Status conference held in Rhode Island pension lawsuit
WPRO News and the Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – Lawyers have met privately with the judge on scheduling matters in the lawsuit by unions and retirees challenging Rhode Island’s lan...
Jan 14, 2015
Coventry to go slow in investigation of suspended fire chief
WPRO News and the Associated Press COVENTRY, R.I. (AP) – The board of the Coventry Fire District has received an investigative report on the conduct of its suspended chief but did not disclose i...
Jan 14, 2015
Right Now RI: Pensions, fundraising, Sonic, and Wild Zebra?
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Judge, lawyers meet as RI pension trial nears - Ted Nesi, WPRI.com "Lawyers on both sides of the high-stakes lawsuit challenging Rhode Island's landmark 2011 state pensio...
Jan 13, 2015
RI leaders pledge to help end homelessness
Gov. Gina Raimondo and other General Officers talk with homeless men at a shelter in Cranston. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo and other General Officers talk with homeless men...
Jan 13, 2015
Cheaters Gentlemen’s Club to re-brand and reopen
WPRO News The iconic Providence strip club Cheaters is on its way to reopening under new management and with a new look. The Providence Journal reports the Board of Licenses transferred management of ...
Jan 13, 2015
Sonic restaurant exploring new location in Smithfield
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com The fast-food restaurant chain Sonic is looking to set up its first Rhode Island location in Smithfield, according to the town officials. Town Planner Mike Phillip...
Jan 13, 2015
NEWS: Tobin,faith leaders, law enforcement meet to pray for peace
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Local faith leaders and law enforcement officers are gathering this week to pray together. Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Providence Dioces...
Jan 12, 2015
NEWS: 2nd more powerful earthquake detected near RI border
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com A second earthquake has been detected in Connecticut just nine miles away from the Rhode Island border. Both earthquakes hit just miles away from each other and less than...
Jan 12, 2015
NEWS: State Police K9 Division innovator retires after 25 years
Sergeant Matthew Zarrella stands with a police K9 at the Wickford State Police barracks WPRO News The Rhode Island State Police officer responsible for developing the force's canine division retired F...
Jan 09, 2015
NEWS: Overdose deaths in RI unchanged from 2013
Addicts in recovery tell their stories as state officials launch a campaign to curb overdose deaths. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News Addicts in recovery tell their stories as state officials launch a...
Jan 09, 2015
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