Category Archives: Local News
Rhode Island’s coronavirus death toll climbs above 800
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The number of people in Rhode Island who have died from the coronavirus climbed above 800 on Tuesday, but the num...
Jun 09, 2020
State expands virus testing as new COVID-19 cases decline
Many participants wore face coverings among the crowd estimated at more than 10,000 people, who attended a march and rally June 5, 2020 in Providence in response to the death of George Floyd, a black ...
Jun 08, 2020
Thousands march peacefully in Providence BLM protest
photo by Doug MacGunnigle for WPRO PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Scores of protesters dressed in black rallied peacefully in downtown Providence on Friday to denounce police brutality against people of colo...
Jun 06, 2020
Gov. Raimondo extends state of emergency for another month
Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Gov. Gina Raimondo on Friday extended Rhode Island's state of emergency and several other of her coronavirus-related ...
Jun 06, 2020
Rhode Island gets $6M to stop homelessness during pandemic
Senator Jack Reed (D-RI). File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island is getting another $6.2 million to help the homeless or people facing eviction during the coronavir...
Jun 05, 2020
Rep. Williams speaks out after the death of George Floyd
Rep. Anastasia Williams (D-Providence), wearing a cloth face mask, is flanked by supporters and fellow members of the Rhode Island House at the State House June 4, 2020 as she responded to the death o...
Jun 04, 2020
Rhode Island’s casinos, zoo, outline reopening plans
Video slot machines at Twin River’s Tiverton casino. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's two casinos plan to reopen June 8 by invitation only with new me...
May 29, 2020
Youth sports returning; hair salon virus guidelines released
By PHILIP MARCELO and MARK PRATT, The Associated Press Youth sports programs will be allowed to resume in Rhode Island starting Monday, though there won't be any league play, tournaments or other orga...
May 28, 2020
Business forums scheduled, GOP seeks nursing home oversight
The Rhode Island DMV headquarters in Cranston opened amid health screening rules during the coronavirus pandemic in March, 2020. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Isl...
May 27, 2020
State hosts forums for businesses planning to reopen
Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operato...
May 27, 2020
