PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his has reached a settlement agreement with the owners of six car dealerships located in East Greenwich, Middletown, Narragansett, and Westerly for alleged deceptive sales practices. As a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island representatives from the U.S. Senate and House have released statements reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris' pick of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. From Senator Jack…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha said that Rhode Islanders are not receiving "affordable and accessible" after Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island released its proposed price increases for 2025. In a brief where he represents "consumers…
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Massachusetts Democratic State Committee and the Rhode Island Democratic Delegation voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President. In a virtual meeting on Wednesday, the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee voted unanimously to endorse the vice…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local officials have come out with comments condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. Sen. Jack Reed said that an attack on a presidential candidate is…
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- America's favorite popstar won't be making her annual trip to Rhode Island this year. After all, she's finishing up her worldwide tour. Taylor Swift, who owns a house on Watch Hill, throws an iconic Fourth of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik released a statement of support for President Joe Biden after pressure from members of his party after a debate performance against former President Donald Trump some saw as troubling.…
Rhode Islander Billy Andrade after shooting a 64 in the first round of the U.S. Senior Open: “Just a great, unbelievable, awesome day on a course that I absolutely love…great start, but we got 54 holes to go.” @ABC6…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha released a statement saying that bump stocks are still illegal in Rhode Island after the Supreme Court struck down a nationwide ban. Neronha said that state law makes it so the modifications…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Senate passed the Law Enforcement Officers' Due Process, Accountability and Transparency Act, a reform to the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights. The passage did not come without criticism, as both the Rhode…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Pride Month is officially underway and celebrations have already begun around the world. Amid the celebrations comes a warning from federal groups for members of the queer…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Members of Rhode Island's and Massachusetts' federal delegation released comments after former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his hush money trail. Rep. Seth Magaziner said Trump lacks "honest and integrity:" Today’s verdict confirms that everyone…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced that a lane on Route 10 is currently blocked. The flooding is in the right lane on Route 10 south bound at Exit 3A, Huntington Avenue and Union…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Many officials took the time to participate in local Memorial Day ceremonies across Rhode Island on Monday. Governor Dan McKee notably visited the East Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. Honored to be in East Greenwich…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced his seasonal shellfish closures that will run from May 25-October 15. The closures are due to potential water quality impacts associated with marinas and mooring fields.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new report released on May 15 showed Massachusetts and Rhode Island are two of 11 states where…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- There are several community Juneteenth events coming to Rhode Island in June. These include the Black History Walking Tour, Youth Day, the African American Exhibit and the 6th Annual Juneteenth RI Festival. See the social media…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the Law Enforcement Officers' Due Process, Accountability and Transparency Act, a reform to the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights. The legislation establishes a five-member hearing committee consisting of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Independent Man will be heading back home. Just in time for the state's Independence Day, the Independent Man will be returned to public view this Saturday, May 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. as…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The winners of the 2024 Rhode Island High School art competition put on by Senator Jack Reed will see their work on display at the Warwick Mall this week.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --Providence Police said that two security guards were stabbed last night at Rhode Island Hospital. At around 1:53 a.m., officers responded to the hospital for a report of a physical altercation between two security guards and an…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) inspected Rhode Island Recycled Metals on April 11 and concluded that soil testing of the site would need to be conducted in connection with the fire that occurred…
URI landing a big addition out of the transfer portal Tuesday while also losing a commitment from an incoming recruit. Nebraska transfer Jamarques Lawrence announcing his commitment…
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The South County Tourism Council shared that Danish artist Thomas Dambo will feature his world-famous trolls in Rhode Island this spring. Renowned artist Thomas Dambo is the world's leading recycle artist. Since 2014, his work has…
