Category Archives: Local News
Corruption case of ex-Massachusetts mayor heads to jurors
Then-Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia speaks with supporters following his second-place finish in the September, 2019 preliminary election. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Lawyers made t...
May 10, 2021
Report: Rhode Island’s kids suffered greatly during pandemic
Rhode Island Kids Count Executive Director Elizabeth Burke-Bryant. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The mental health and education of Rhode Island children suffered greatly la...
May 10, 2021
Mayor, restaurateurs proclaim downtown is back
Mayor Jorge Elorza is flanked by downtown Providence restaurant owners May 7, 2021 as he urges shoppers and diners return to the capital, proclaiming “downtown is back”. Photo by Steve Kla...
May 07, 2021
Restrictions on restaurants, other businesses relaxed
Governor Dan McKee. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Restaurants in Rhode Island are free to welcome more customers and the state's houses of worship can welcome more of t...
May 07, 2021
Rhode Island police officer convicted of assaulting detainee
Cranston Police Headquarters. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island police officer has been convicted of punching and kneeing a man in custody. Cranston Officer ...
May 07, 2021
Naval Station Newport to make $39M in stormwater repairs
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - The Navy has agreed to make more than $39 million in repairs at Naval Station Newport that will ensure the facility is in compliance with laws regulating the discharge of stormwat...
May 06, 2021
Rhode Island lawmakers unveil new 20-year gambling contract
IGT Providence headquarters building. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A 20-year contract between Rhode Island and the state’s largest gambling companies was unveile...
May 06, 2021
In RI, VP Harris focuses on women-owned businesses
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick May 5, 2021. Photo: @VP Twitter By WPRO News The Biden administration is looking at ways to subsidize child care, classifyin...
May 05, 2021
Ceremonial swearing-in for RI Lt. Governor
RI Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos repeats her oath of office at a ceremonial swearing-in on the State House steps May 2, 2021. She was sworn in earlier at a private ceremony April 14. Photo by Steve Klamkin WP...
May 02, 2021
Cranston bridge closing for 4 months for replacement project
In this 2015 file photo, the Park Ave. bridge reopens following a long emergency closure and reconstruction. The span will close again May 15 for a $12 million replacement, according to the RI Departm...
May 02, 2021
