State leaders calling for assault weapons ban in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon to push for an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island. Gun violence advocates…
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Rhode Island State Rep. Sanchez releases statement after DUI charge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Representative Enrique Sanchez of Providence shared a statement following his arrest for driving under the influence on Feb. 3. Sanchez release the following statement on "X": "To the people of Rhode Island, I…
Rhode Islanders rally against Trump administration in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A rally protesting the Trump administration and Elon Musk's involvement in the federal government was held in Providence Saturday. The Rhode Island Working Families Party said the "Emergency Rally to End Musk Government Takeover" took place…
Rhode Island State Rep. Sanchez arrested on DUI charge
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cranston police say Rep. Enrique Sanchez of Providence was arrested for driving under the influence early Monday morning. According to Colonel Michael…
Rhode Island among states to receive money from Cash App $80 million fine
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation and 47 other state agencies are set to receive their part of an $80 million fine agreed to by Block, Inc., operator of Cash App. The fine was agreed…
Protestors blocked from State House rotunda during Gov. McKee's State of the State Address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Protestors gathered at the Rhode Island State House Tuesday night, while Governor Dan McKee delivered the State of the State Address.…
State legislators call for emergency declaration on homelessness in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After the Providence City Council passed a resolution calling for Gov. Dan McKee to declare a public health emergency to combat homelessness, 46 state legislators called for the same thing. The legislators also called on the…
Late Run Helps George Washington Hand Rhode Island First Home Loss
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Thomas, Lawrence, Farrell, Brown, Traore George Washington Starters Autry, Jones, Drumgoole, Jr., Hansen, Castro How it…
UMass Dartmouth Women's Basketball Defeats Rhode Island College In Little East Showdown
UMass Dartmouth Athletics Press Release DARTMOUTH, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's basketball team handed Little East Conference rivals Rhode Island College their…
Rhode Island Hospital residents and fellows vote to unionize
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Resident physicians and fellows have made history at Rhode Island Hospital by becoming the first doctors to unionize in the Ocean State.…
Atlantic Mills tenants form first commercial tenants union in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tenants of Atlantic Mills announced they had formed the "first commercial tenants union in Rhode Island" on Dec. 21. The Atlantic Mills Tenants Union was established as an affiliate as a chapter of the Rhode Island…
Advocates and organizations react to US Attorney deal with Rhode Island over disabled children
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Multiple advocacy organizations have released reactions to the Department of Justice's agreement with the State of Rhode Island to resolve violation of federal disability laws. The original report accused the state and the Department of Children,…
Agreement reached with State of Rhode Island to resolve disability law violations for children in state care
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced today that he and the United States…
Rhode Island officials ask government for flexibility while residents renew services by paper
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday for assistance to ensure residents are able to stay enrolled in essential services in…
Spanish-speaking Rhode Islanders react to cybersecurity attack, lack of information
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The cyberattack on the RIBridges system has left many residents concerned about the security of their personal information. This…
McKee: How impacted Rhode Islanders can protect personal information after data breach
https://youtu.be/gj47AzCC3kg PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee has issued a message to the public urging Rhode Islanders who may have been impacted by the data security threat to RIBridges to take five key steps to protect their personal information.…
Rhode Island to join federal program for cybersecurity in K-12 schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island became the first state in the country to partner…
Rhode Island schools to implement new cyber security tool by end of school year
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. announced Monday that all K-12 public schools in Rhode Island will be equipped with a free cyber service to protect school systems and data. Protective Domain Name Service…
Rhode Island Trucking Association responds to tolls being found constitutional
PROVIDECNE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Trucking Association released a statement in response to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit decision that the Rhodeworks truck tolling program could resume. The decision ruled that caps on…
Rhode Island's Own Sebastian Thomas Leads URI Past PC
Rhode Island overcame a 10-point first-half deficit to win its ninth straight game and knock off in-state rival Providence Saturday afternoon. [blox_vms account="WLNE" key="d3f007dbbc42ed0dbbe71785e20c2e0de37f6c34" vtitle="Rhode Island’s Own Sebastian Thomas Leads URI Past…
Court of Appeals issues decision allowing truck tolls to resume in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha said that the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a decision that would allow the state to resume the Rhodeworks truck tolling program. The program was ruled as…
Rhode Island veterinary assistance program celebrates 20 years and $1 million donated
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association (RIVMA) and its Companion Animal Foundation (CAF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with over $1 million in aid given to Ocean State pet owners. The CAF was established in 2004…
Rhode Island officials respond to 2024 Presidential Election
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials have responded to the Associated Press announcing that Donald Trump is projected to win the the 2024 Presidential Election. United States Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) After a hard fought election in a country…
Massachusetts, Rhode Island officials react to election results
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials from Massachusetts and Rhode Island have begun reacting as election results come in. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse thanked Rhode Islanders for a "strong vote of confidence:" It's an honor to fight every single day on behalf…
