Rhode Island AG halts Washington Bridge demo to preserve lawsuit evidence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's Attorney General has brought work on the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge to a grinding halt.…
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Local organizations remind Rhode Islanders of National Suicide Prevention Month
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- September is National Suicide Prevention Month and organizations in Rhode Island want people to know that…
Rhode Island State Crime Lab investigating possible issue regarding firearms examinations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island State Crime Lab is pausing work, after officials discovered evidence that may have been mishandled. The Rhode Island Attorney General's Office said it was notified in late August about "non-conformity with laboratory standards"…
Celtics coach and Rhode Island native Joe Mazzulla visits Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla arrived in Providence Tuesday with the Larry O'Brien championship trophy in tow. Mazzulla, a Johnston native and former Hendricken standout, was accompanied by members of his family and Rhode Island…
New Dunkin' coffee inspired by Rhode Island's 'favorite' beverage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Dunkin' has come out with its fall flavors, and a Rhode Island favorite has been added to the lineup. Starting today, Dunkin' Donuts will be offering a Dunkalatte, a brand new offering that features coffee milk.…
UPDATE: Rhode Island home invasion suspects spotted in Florida
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two suspects in a Cranston home invasion were spotted by law enforcement in Palm Coast, Florida. Johnathan Costa, 19, and Logan Slezak, 18, are allegedly driving a stolen blue 2018 Ferrari 488 Spyder with Florida plates…
Rhode Island officials file lawsuit against Washington Bridge contractors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and the state's outside legal team announced Friday that a lawsuit has been filed against 13 companies that…
Attorney General Neronha reaches settlement with Rhode Island car dealerships totaling more than $1M
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…
Rhode Island officials react to Walz VP pick
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…
Neronha says Rhode Islanders not receiving affordable healthcare after Blue Cross Blue Shield price hikes
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…
Massachusetts and Rhode Island Democratic Committees vote to endorse Kamala Harris for President
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…
Rhode Island officials react to attempted assassination of former President Trump
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…
Taylor Swift won't celebrate the Fourth in Rhode Island this year
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…
Rhode Island Democratic Party chair releases statement backing President Biden
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.…
Fujita & Green Share Lead at U.S. Senior Open, Rhode Islander Andrade One Shot Back
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…
Neronha says bump stock still illegal in Rhode Island after Supreme Court decision
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…
Rhode Island Senate passes LEOBOR reforms amid criticism
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…
Rhode Island advocates highlight resources for the queer community ahead of pride month
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…
Rhode Island, Massachusetts delegations reacts to Trump guilty verdict
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…
Route 10 blocked due to flooding
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…
Gallery: Memorial Day in Rhode Island
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…
Rhode Island DEM announces seasonal shellfish closures
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.…
Cost of childcare in Rhode Island continues to put financial burden on families
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new report released on May 15 showed Massachusetts and Rhode Island are two of 11 states where…
Check out the 6th Annual Juneteenth Rhode Island events
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…
