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By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND- Nearly one hundred trucks are out tonight in southern New England, salting streets for your morning commute. One local snow management company
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com WOONSOCKET, RI- Every year, the Polar Express sets up shop, turning the Woonsocket Train Depot into the holiday–theme adventure originally created by a local author. The
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comA Taunton woman was ejected from her car in a fiery late-night crash Saturday.It happened just after 11:00 p.m. on Route 24 South near Exit 8B in Fall River. Massachusetts
Fire destroyed this First Congregational Church of PomfretBy News Staffnews@abc6.comThe Associated PressThe state fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of a blaze that destroyed the historic First Congregational Church of Pomfret. The church that
By News Staffnews@abc6.comDavid Klepper/The Associated PressThe Rhode Island town of Exeter has become a battleground in the broader debate over gun laws as residents decide whether to recall four council
By Alana Cerrone acerrone@abc6.com An investigation is underway into what started a house fire on Main Road late Saturday night. A basement fire that broke out just after 9:30 p.m. damaged the home at
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comBoston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino's game-winning grand slam ball sold yesterday for a whopping $18,840.That October 19 grand slam sent the Sox to the World Series.Nick
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.com A woman was struck and killed after walking on Route 6 in Yarmouth Saturday evening. The 32-year-old Yarmouthport resident was walking along Route 6 West near Exit 8
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com (Providence, Rhode Island) – It's that time of year with a political hodgepodge going on. I thought it might be fun, too, to take a look
Photo Courtesy Facebook/Downtown Jingle 5K- ProvidenceBy Alana Cerrone acerrone@abc6.com The Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race kicks off at 11:00 Sunday morning at the Rhode Island Convention Center and will wind through downtown Providence. Runners are encouraged
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comRhode Island State Police cracking down on drunk driving made five arrests on Friday, including one wrong-way driver. Just after 1:00 a.m. Friday, State Police received
By News Staffnews@abc6.comThe Associated PressBoston police say one of their officers and a suspect have been shot in the city's Dorchester neighborhood. Officer Nicole Grant says she had no immediate
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, RI- At the state house, a ceremony honored a Pearl Harbor survivor from Cape Cod. Daniel Hunter was a part of the U–S Navy when Pearl Harbor was attacked. At
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com PAWTUCKET, RI- All dressed up in festive holiday costumes, people are running to raise money to help find a cure for arthritis. Inside Slater Park, runners wore holiday
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com FALL RIVER, MA- To honor the 2,400 killed and over 1,000 wounded, a wreath was thrown over board the USS Massachusetts. Wendy Lang said, "Very poignant; you know
Photo Courtesy Facebook/Greater Kennedy PlazaBy Alana Cerrone Acerrone@abc6.com Tonight, Mayor Angel Taveras will help kick off the City of Providence's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities. It all begins at 6:00 at the Bank of America Skating
By News Staffnews@abc6.comThe Associated PressIn their first statement since his death, Nelson Mandela's family says they've "lost a great man, a son of the soil.''Lt. Gen. Temba Templeton Matanzima, a
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comOne person was killed and another was injured after a head-on crash in Providence Friday night.It happened just after 11:00 on the corner of Admiral Street and Huxley Avenue.
By News Staffnews@abc6.comThe Associated PressRhode Island state police say insurance giant MetLife Inc. is donating 130 digital cameras to strengthen police efforts to prevent and deter criminal activity,
By News Staffnews@abc6.comThe Associated PressNewtown groups and members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation are kicking off a week of ``acts of kindness'' to honor the victims of the massacre at
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 All that loose change you take out of your pockets when you go through airport security and then forget to pick up, is really adding up. Travelers
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 BOSTON (AP) Mike Napoli is returning to the Boston Red Sox. The free agent first baseman with the bushy beard reached agreement with the World Series champions
By New Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 A purple heart stolen from the widow of a World War II veteran in Taunto has been tracked down. Two men and a woman have been charged and accused of
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 A sixth and final person was sentenced today in the navy kickback scheme that cost the Military $18 Million dollars. Mary 'Orourke pleaded guilty and got
by ABC6 News Chief Political Reporter mcurtis@abc6.com Well known Rhode Island historian Ray Rickman spent the morning reading about the life and death of Nelson Mandela. The two men talked when Mandela
Nicole Gerberngerber@abc6.com@nicolegerberWARWICK - 18 year old Jashua Mercado's face was mostly hidden behind a mass of dark hair in Kent County court on Friday. He plead not guilty to the charges against
By: Melissa Randall news@abc6.com Twitter: @MelissaARandall Hasbro's Pawtucket headquarters is looking more and more like Santa's workshop these days. On Friday the hallway, dubbed Main Street, inside
By Mike LaCrosse mlacrosse@abc6.com Twitter: @MikeLaCrosse An alleged hit and run leads to an officer involved shooting and a car chase ending several communities away. Pawtucket Police say a hit
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comLeron Porter was found guilty of the murder of 17-year-old Tiphany Tallo. Porter was convicted Friday after a month-long trial in which the State presented 30 witnesses. On
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comA firm in Warwick is the first in the state to offer consulting to patients seeking medical marijuana.B&B Consulting, LLC on Toll Gate Road was approved by the Department
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comOnly a couple of weeks after Brian the dog was killed on an episode of 'Family Guy', there are reports he will be coming back.Entertainment Weekly says that makers of the
By: Melissa Randallnews@abc6.com Twitter: @MelissaARandallThe sisters-in-law of Boston Marathon bomber Tamer lan Tsarnaev have testified for the first time. The sisters of Katherine Russell, who is Tamerlan's
By Melissa Randall news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Over the years dozens of police officers have been sworn into their roles by the mayors of Central Falls. But today's ceremony was special Axel the 6
By Gilannie Pangburn gpangburn@abc6.com Twitter: @gilanniej05 James Vincent President of NAACP-Providence joined us to discuss the legacy Nelson Mandela left behind. Vincent describes Mandela as
By Gilannie Pangburn gpangburn@abc6.com Twitter: @gilanniej05 In remembrance of Nelson Mandela, President Obama has ordered all flags across the U.S to be flown at half-staff which goes into effect
by ABC6 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com It may not look like much now, but this building on Cove Street in New Bedford, is actually of historic significance. It was the office
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 The man accused of shooting and killing a 16-year old boy on the streets of Providence Wednesday afternoon has been ordered held without bail. 20–year–old
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Reporting by Mike Lacrosse For the First time in a few years the tree at the Rhode Island state house is officially being called a "Christmas Tree". ABC
By Gilannie Pangburn gpangburn@abc6.com Twitter: @gilanniej05 THE PRESIDENT: At his trial in 1964, Nelson Mandela closed his statement from the dock saying, "I have fought against white domination,
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 The country of South Africa is mourning the death of Nelson Mandela Thursday afternoon. Mandela had a number of issues with his health in recent years including
Nicole Gerberngerber@abc6.com@nicolegerberWARWICK - Today marks the first time fast food employees in Rhode Island participated in the national protests, for a campaign more than a year in the making. Workers
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com @deedequattro After a two-year investigation into heroin trafficking in Providence twenty-four individuals have been imprisoned and twelve others have been detained
By: Melissa Randallnews@abc6.com Twitter: @MelissaARandallProvidence firefighters were called to 183/185 Eastwood Ave around 7 Wednesday morning for a report of heavy fire. When they arrived crews found
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com @deedequattro Providence Police are on scene after a teenager has been shot and killed in the area of Lenox Avenue. The shooting happened sometime around 1 p.m. It
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com @deedequattro A Bristol woman is dead after being struck by a car in Warwick. 49-year-old Juanita Jefferis was crossing Warwick avenue shortly before 5:30 p.m. on
By: Melissa Randall News@abc6.com Twitter: @MelissaARandall Fast food workers here in Rhode Island will join 100 cities across the country to fight for higher minimum wages. That's double the amount
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 A teenager charged with killing two men in Central Falls was arraigned in superior court. Officials say 19–year old Pedro Lopez targeted the two men back
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 RISD's President is leaving for Silicon Valley, John Maeda announced his depature from the Art and Design school Wednesday afternoon. Maeda will become a
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Another not guilty plea from the freshman accused of killing and raping his math teacher at Danvers High School. 14–year old Philip Chism already pleaded
By Gilannie Pangburn gpangburn@abc6.com Twitter: @gilanniej05 Heavy flames broke out inside the Amtrol building on Division road in West Warwick shortly after 4pm Wednesday. Official say the flames
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com As employees came in and out of the Providence Journal headquarters on Fountain Street, there was a nervous optimism. After another recent
By Dana Griffin dgrififn@abc6.com ATTLEBORO, MA- A new ordinance passed by the Attleboro city council will require city cabdrivers, ice cream truck drivers and door–to door solicitors to be fingerprinted
By: Liz Tuftsltufts@abc6.comWill Ferrell sharing his wisdom and humor with journalism students at Emerson College in Boston. The school of communication has been renamed for the day in honor of his 'anchorman'
Nicole Gerberngerber@abc6.com@nicolegerberNEW BEDFORD - More than 70 years ago, a young Tony Enos enlisted as a submariner in World War II. Today, the 89–year–old veteran honors his past by collecting war
By: News Staff news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 The 911 calls from the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown last December were released today. A Connecticut judge ruled last week that
By: Melissa Randall news@abc6.com Twitter: @MelissaARandall Obscene words and graffiti are taking over a popular Providence art display meant to inspire hope. Most people are taking the project seriously
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com @deedequattro A former Pawtucket Police officer who resigned after pleading no contest to domestic violence charges is in trouble again. 40-year-old Stephen Ricco
By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com It was day 2 for the public outcry meetings on the proposed closure of Warwick Vets High School. The emotion and crowds Tuesday night, even bigger than they were Monday.
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Woonsocket's new mayor was sworn in Tuesday night. Lisa Baldelli–Hunt took the oath of office in a ceremony at the stadium theatre. She soundly beat incumbent
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 The Central fall police department is getting a new 4–legged police officer. After years without a K–9 officer Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and Colonel
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com A house fire is arousing some suspicion in the Town of Coventry. While investigators have not labeled the fire arson, they are concerned it
By Mike LaCrosse mlacrosse@abc6.com Students and staff at Attleboro High School are honoring the 26 victims of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Conn., by doing 26 acts of
By Associated Press news@abc6.com Twitter:@ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) The family of a mentally ill man shot nine times by North Kingstown police has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the town and police
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 A robbery suspect is being held on $60,000 dollar bail for his role in three robberies. Luis Ortiz–Correa was arraigned in 4th district court in South Kingstown
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com @deedequattro Wrentham Police are conducting an internal review into why a police cruiser was not dispatched immediately to the Arbor Inn on November 18, when a hotel
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com NEWPORT, RI- For nearly 20 years, an edible home has been the focal point of the Newport Marriott hotel lobby for the holidays. It's about six hundred pounds of gingerbread,
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com @deedequattro A man in his fifties was killed Tuesday morning after a Woonsocket home went up in flames. Firefighters say they discovered the man behind a door in
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com @deedequattro A substitute teacher in Pawtucket is facing child molestation charges after a female student says he touched her inappropriately. 32–year–old Warren
It will forever be remembered as the year Ralph Mollis saved Christmas. Alright that might be an exaggeration, but for the first time since taking office Governor Lincoln Chafee has backed down on an
By: Melissa Randall News@abc6.com Twitter: @MelissaARandall A student at the Benjamin Freedman Middle School in Taunton found a bullet inside the building Monday afternoon. Police say it is a "small
By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com A vote Monday night in favor of arming campus police at Bristol Community College. Officers at two of the school's campus's could be carrying guns as early as this
By Mike LaCrosse mlacrosse@abc6.com Hundreds of people attended a Warwick School Committee Special Meeting Monday night. Many of them are unhappy with the proposal to close Veterans Memorial High School. "The
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 The body of a 68-year old man is found inside a Fall River housing complex on Thanksgiving. Police responding to a 911 call on Amity Street found the man. They
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Talk about futuristic, within a few years Amazon is hoping to start delivering your purchases using unmanned drones. Customers would get their items within
By: Melissa Randall news@abc6.com Twitter: @MelissaARandall A come from behind victory for the New England Patriots was quickly followed by allegations of spying. "How can they say that? It's impossible
By Associated Press News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 NEW YORK (AP) "Good Morning America'' weather anchor Sam Champion is leaving ABC News to join the Weather Channel. Weather Channel President David
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com Fairhaven's two wind turbines were not running Monday, and repairs to one of them were underway. Crews were on hand shoring up the base of
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com JOHNSTON, RI- A red–tailed hawk is recovering after being burned at the central landfill in Johnston. It apparently landed on a lit methane burner at the site. The adult
Nicole Gerberngerber@abc6.com@nicolegerberOriginal works of art can now be sold tax-free in Rhode Island... no more 7% sales tax.And now, local artist are ready for a push in sales just ahead of Christmas. Rhode
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com It was Shane Victorino's grand slam that sent the Red Sox to the World Series. Now, the ball 23–year Nick Wood grabbed that night might be worth thousands. "If
By Sean Cahill scahill@abc6.com Twitter: @CahillSeanABC6 Photo courtesy of WCVB A Massachusetts State Trooper accused of operating under the influence and other charges that led to the death of two
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