Category Archives: Local News
Woman shot, critically injured, in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - A 19-year-old woman has been shot and critically injured in Pawtucket. Police found the victim when they responded to a report of shots fired at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday. She was...
May 17, 2021
URI gets $500K to support scholarships, basketball teams
The University of Rhode Island “Ram” mascot. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I (AP) - The University of Rhode Island has received a $500,000 gift from alumnus and ...
May 16, 2021
Man dies in drive-by shooting in Pawtucket
Pawtucket Police headquarters. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - Police say a man was killed in a targeted, drive-by shooting in Pawtucket. Police responding to a report of ...
May 16, 2021
Rhode Island opens 2 state beaches on Saturday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - In a sure sign that summer is almost here, Rhode Island is opening some of its state beaches this weekend. Scarborough North and Roger Wheeler state beaches - both in Narragans...
May 15, 2021
Police: 9 injured in shootout recovering; charges expected
Providence Police detectives returned May 14, 2021 to the 87 Carolina Ave. home where nine people were wounded in an exchange of gunfire the night before. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, ...
May 15, 2021
Rhode Island to remove mask rules for fully vaccinated
Gov. Dan McKee announced May 14, 2021 that face masks would no longer be needed indoors or outdoors for those who have been fully vaccinated, effective May 18. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDE...
May 15, 2021
Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia guilty of corruption
Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia addresses political supporters September 17, 2019. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) - A former Mas...
May 14, 2021
Police: 9 wounded in Providence, Rhode Island, shooting
Police converge on the scene of a multiple shooting on Carolina Avenue in Providence May 13, 2021. Photo by Bill Bartholomew PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Nine people were wounded Thursday evening in Rhode ...
May 14, 2021
Rhode Island to offer vaccines to out-of-state visitors
Gov. Dan McKee offers his weekly coronavirus briefing May 13, 2021 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Associated Press Anyone who visits Rhode Isla...
May 13, 2021
Rhode Island to open vaccinations to children ages 12 to 15
Dr. Sabina Holland, pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Hasbro Children's Hospital and Bradley Hospital says teens may feel the same symptoms as adults after getting the coronavirus vaccine, b...
May 11, 2021
