'Pucks for Bucks': 8-year-old raises funds for kids with cancer one hockey puck at a time
ACUSHNET, Mass. (WLNE) -- An 8-year-old Acushnet boy is on a mission to make dreams come true for kids with cancer, and he's doing it…
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Providence College Names Steve Napolillo as New Athletic Director
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…
Your Day Ahead July 3, 2020
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…
Hendricken's Brad Lombardi Named 2019-2020 R.I. Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year
CHICAGO (May 21, 2020) — In its 35th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Brad Lombardi…
Barrington Teen Athlete Battling Cancer Heading to Super Bowl
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...
Hundreds brave frigid temperatures for Newport Polar Bear Plunge
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...
CVS Health Charity Classic Awards $1.3 Million To 103 Local Charities
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...
Playhouses being built for sick kids
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...
ABC6, TV & radio personalities play ball for a good cause
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 Mayor Grebien is looking forward after Hasbro move announcement
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…
Palestinian flag raised at Providence City Hall, draws counter protests
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.…
Roger Williams University student dies after 'medical emergency' abroad
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…
VCU Officially Announces Hiring of Phil Martelli Jr., Bryant University Reacts To Departure of Bulldogs Coach
Bryant University Press Release SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University announced that Bryant men's basketball head coach Phil Martelli Jr. has…
'That's the past': Demolition for closed McCoy Stadium set for mid-March
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…
Murder-suicide in West Greenwich leaves neighbors shocked
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…
Municipalities in RI, Mass. to distribute turkeys to those facing food insecurity
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…
Teacher and coach in North Kingstown dies
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 police appoint new chief
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.…
Live election updates 2024
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 student-parent told she can't walk across stage at graduation with her son
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- A high school student-parent in Warwick is graduating Wednesday, and all she wants is to walk across the…
Israel divestment protest grows on Brown University campus
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…
Half Marathon for firefighter looking to help runners after Providence Marathon cancellation
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 Board of Selectmen plans to make acting police chief permanent
DIGHTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Dighton Board of Selectmen said it plans to place the appointment of Acting Chief George Nichols as permanent police…
Fans react to Bill Belichick parting ways with New England Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) -- Fans at Patriot Place on Thursday were shocked to hear that Bill Belichick and the Patriots organization reached a mutual agreement…
