Category Archives: Local News
RI facing a blood emergency
Olympic swimmer and Rhode Island native Elizabeth Beisel appeals for blood donations as the Rhode Island Blood Center declares a blood emergency September 19, 2023. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By...
Sep 19, 2023
RI Congressional candidate speaks out Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions
Republican Gerry Leonard criticized the hold Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) placed on military promotions over Pentagon abortion policy at a news conference in Woonsocket September 18, 2023. Photo ...
Sep 18, 2023
Man shot by police dies following car chase in Rhode Island, teen daughter wounded
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Police officers in Rhode Island fatally shot a driver in Providence after chasing him over 20 miles in an attempt to arrest him. His teenage da...
Sep 17, 2023
City details a weekend filled with PVDFest activities
Mavis Staples, seen here at the 2021 Newport Jazz Festival, will headline the 2023 PVDFest in Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsThe arts, culture and food festival...
Sep 07, 2023
Democrat Gabe Amo one win away from being 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress
Gabe Amo, 2023 Democratic nominee for Congress in Rhode Island’s 1st District. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Associated Press For generations, the political face of Rhode Island was ...
Sep 07, 2023
Ex-White House aide Gabe Amo wins Rhode Island Democratic primary in congressional special election
Gabe Amo greets his supporters in Pawtucket after winning the Democratic primary election for the open seat the 1st Congressional district September 5, 2023. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Assoc...
Sep 05, 2023
Four private colleges to boost payments to Providence in lieu of taxes
Brown University President Christina Paxson joins other college leaders at a news conference in Providence City Hall September 5, 2023 after four colleges agreeid to boost payments in lieu of taxes to...
Sep 05, 2023
Rhode Island voters to decide Democratic and Republican primary races for congressional seat
A sign directs voters to a polling place inside Providence City Hall for the 1st Congressional District primary election September 5, 2023. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News The Associated PressRhode I...
Sep 05, 2023
Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News BOSTON (AP) - Democratic Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday activated up to 250 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to ass...
Aug 31, 2023
Drug sweep nets 19 arrests in downtown Providence
Kennedy Plaza at the center of downtown Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsBy Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsUndercover police officers conducted drug “buys” over a three-month period in ...
Aug 31, 2023
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