Category Archives: Local News
In Mass., general public can get vaccinated starting April 19
In a still frame from video on March 17, 2021, Gov. Charlie Baker announces all Mass. residents age 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID vaccine as of April 19 BOSTON (AP) - All residents ...
Mar 17, 2021
Man charged in Providence cruiser burning reaches plea deal
The site across from the Providence Place Mall where a Providence Police cruiser was burned during rioting June 1-2, 2020. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Associated Press A man charged with play...
Mar 17, 2021
Two cities form task force to crack down on illegal vehicles
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza talks with reporters as Providence and Cranston officials announce a joint task force to crack down on illegal vehicles operating on city streets March 16, 2021. Photo by...
Mar 16, 2021
Rhode Island needs more vaccine supply to reach Biden’s goal
A URI researcher in the lab working on COVID-19 testing developments. Photo courtesy University of Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island may not be able to meet President Joe Biden's goal ...
Mar 16, 2021
COVID-19 variant from Brazil found in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) - A variant of the coronavirus first identified in Brazil has been found in Massachusetts for the first time, state public health officials said Tuesday. The person with the variant is des...
Mar 16, 2021
Police: Man dies after apparently being hit by own vehicle
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island man who died at the hospital after being found injured and unresponsive in a parking lot last weekend was apparently struck by his own vehicle, police said Tuesday....
Mar 16, 2021
Rabbit on island tests positive for contagious infection
Cottontail rabbit. Photo courtesy National Park Service PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A cottontail rabbit trapped by authorities tested positive for a contagious bacterial infection that can sicken humans a...
Mar 16, 2021
Rhode Island expands eligibility for coronavirus vaccines
Gov. Dan McKee is joined at his coronavirus briefing March 12, 2021 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium by (from left) RI Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor and Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott and CO...
Mar 12, 2021
Hunt for vaccine slots often leads through scheduling maze
Public Health Nurse Leslie Moniz fills a syringe with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic at Bristol Community College run by the City of Fall River on February 10, 2021. Photo by Steve Klamkin W...
Mar 12, 2021
Governor unveils details of proposed $11.2B state budget
Gov. Dan McKee wears the ceremonial gorget, or military style throat covering during his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony March 7, 2021 on the South steps of the State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPR...
Mar 12, 2021
