Providence College Press Release (Providence, R.I.) - Providence College (PC) President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard O.P., ’78, ’82G announced today that the College has named Steven Napolillo…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Join ABC6 for information on some notable events happening in the Rhode Island and Bristol County areas, today. The mini-market is in session at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol. Get everything from handmade jewelry, soaps, and…
CHICAGO (May 21, 2020) — In its 35th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Brad Lombardi…
By: Kainani Stevens kstevens@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) --- A Barrington teen with his eyes on the 2020 Olympics is now facing his biggest challenge yet. 18–year–old Bobby Colantonio is a wo...
By Kirsten Glavin Kglavin@abc6.com @kirstenglavin NEWPORT, RI – Bathing suits and bare feet… but no cold feet. Swarms of dare devils took over Newport's Easton Beach on Sunday, for a New Years D...
At a celebration today recognizing area non-profit organizations supported by the CVS Health Charity Classic, CVS Health President and CEO Larry Merlo announced that $1.3 million dollars will be do...
By: Melissa Randallmrandall@abc6.com@MRandallABC6Every kid dreams of having a play house. It’s a space where they can let their imagination run wild. Ava Milukas, 8, of Tiverton is helping to creat...
TV and radio personalities from Rhode Island battled it out on the softball field Saturday. It was all in fun and for a good cause. It was the fourth annual "Duel on the Diamond softball game t
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A day after Hasbro announced that they would be moving to Boston, Pawtucket's mayor said that it didn't come as a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tensions are high in downtown Providence Friday after the city council president decided to raise the Palestinian flag above city hall.…
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roger Williams University said that a junior died while in Italy as part of a study abroad program. The university said Paige Moreau…
Bryant University Press Release SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University announced that Bryant men's basketball head coach Phil Martelli Jr. has…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- It was known for the swing of the bat from Pawtucket Red Sox players, and soon McCoy Stadium will be under the swing of a sledgehammer. McCoy was home of the Boston Red Sox farm team…
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) -- West Greenwich police said on Wednesday that the four bodies found in a West Greenwich home on Cheyenne Trail was…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As Thanksgiving is just days away, many municipalities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts will be giving out turkeys to those in need. In New Bedford, Mayor Jon Mitchell will hand out turkeys with The Friendly Sons…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The North Kingstown School Department said that teacher and coach Lane Leedahl has died. The department said that Quidnessett Elementary School will be open from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday for "any students, colleagues,…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Narragansett Police Department announced the appointment of a new chief Thursday. Kyle Rekas, who currently serves as a captain, will take the role currently held by Chief Sean Corrigan, who will retire on November 8.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Stayed tuned for the latest updates for the 2024 Presidential Election. ABC 6 will update as more information becomes available.…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- A high school student-parent in Warwick is graduating Wednesday, and all she wants is to walk across the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Students at Brown University set up an encampment Wednesday to demand the university's divestment from Israel. The Brown Divestment Coalition encampment is set up on the Main Green…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Marathon and Half Marathon have been canceled, largely due to the closure of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. Providence's Mayor Brett Smiley said the…
DIGHTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Dighton Board of Selectmen said it plans to place the appointment of Acting Chief George Nichols as permanent police…
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) -- Fans at Patriot Place on Thursday were shocked to hear that Bill Belichick and the Patriots organization reached a mutual agreement…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- BankRI received a record 7,576 gift donations for underprivileged children as part of its 26th annual Holiday Giving Tree program. All gift donations were made to the program by BankRI customers, staff and community members. BankRI's…
