Low turnout expected for Rhode Island's presidential primary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday is the presidential primary election in Rhode Island, although President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have already been declared…
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One arrested, several hurt after crash that blocked Route 146 North
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- A man was arrested and several people were hurt after a collision that blocked Route 146 on Monday night. Rhode Island State Police said they responded to reports of a crash on Route 146 North, north…
Former Patriot arrested on DUI charge in Rhode Island
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler was arrested by North Providence police on DUI charges earlier this month. According to a police report obtained by ABC6 News, Butler was arrested on Mineral Spring Avenue on March…
Streets closed due to flooding across Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several streets were closed due to flooding across Rhode Island on Saturday evening. City officials said the following areas were temporarily closed in Providence: Branch Avenue at Route 146 300 block of Charles Street Ann &…
Rhode Island College's Historic Season Ends in Sweet 16
Graduate guard Sophia Guerrier (Waltham, Mass.) finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and three steals as No. 3 Rhode Island College fell, 61-55, vs. No. 19 Washington…
Flipped vehicle blocks Route 99 exit in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A flipped vehicle blocked exit 1 off Route 99 in Lincoln Sunday morning. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said the accident involved a fire. Disabled Vehicle with Fire, Right Shoulder, Entrance Ramp blocked on RI…
Hopkins, lawmakers push to reform dental care in Rhode Island
CRANSTON, R.I. -- At Children’s Dental Health, dentists have spent the last few weeks raising awareness of the importance of pediatric dental care. Additionally, local lawmakers reintroduced a bill that would increase transparency in dental insurance. “I’m proud to support…
Precautionary flood watch issued for Rhode Island rivers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A precautionary flood watch has been issued for all of Rhode Island, except for Block Island, Thursday night through Saturday. Flash flooding is unlikely with the rain coming in, as the state is only expecting around…
Rhode Island armed robbery suspect captured in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, C.T. (WLNE) – A man wanted on armed robbery charges in Rhode Island was arrested in Connecticut last week. Mark Heath, 34, of Killingly, Connecticut, was taken into custody on Wednesday by U.S. Marshals in Connecticut and Rhode…
Rhode Island Division of Taxation to hold first Tax Compliance Day to assist taxpayers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has a new event to help you wade through all the…
Rhode Island officials keep an eye on storm damage and flooding, Washington Bridge traffic
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and other leaders provided an update on Monday's storm and the ongoing Washington Bridge response. McKee was joined by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, and other…
Pro-Palestine protestors block main entrance to Providence Place Mall on Black Friday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Over 100 people protested in support of Palestine in Providence Friday afternoon. Protestors marched from the Rhode Island State House to Providence Place Mall calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. Protestors said they chose Black…
Less than 20% of voters hit the polls for Rhode Island CD1 special election
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roughly 18% of voters made it to the polls as of 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, after a slow start to election day in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. According…
Merkulov's One-Timer Propels P-Bruins Past Islanders Wednesday
Providence Bruins Press Release Providence, RI - Forward Georgii Merkulov posted a two-point night, including the game-winning goal, helping the Providence Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Bridgeport Islanders on Wednesday…
Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' movie is hitting theaters, and Rhode Island and Massachusetts are on the list
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour Concert Film" hits select theaters Friday -- are you "...Ready For It?" The movie encompasses her worldwide tour that includes all 10 of the artist's musical eras. Swift took Foxborough by…
Deadline to register to vote in Rhode Island elections Sunday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Board of Elections said that Sunday is the last day to register to vote in elections being held on Nov. 7. The deadline falls on a Sunday due to the state's traditional registration…
Log splitter causes Route 146 lane blockage in Lincoln Friday
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The rollover that caused Route 146 in Lincoln to be blocked for over an hour on Friday was caused by a log splitter blocking the road, Rhode Island State Police said. Police said that officers responded…
More cases of West Nile, EEE found in Rhode Island mosquitos
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health said that mosquitos collected last week tested positive for both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. One mosquito sample collected from Barrington on Sept.…
Rhode Island holds ceremony in remembrance of 9/11 terror attacks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and state leaders held a ceremony in remembrance of the September 11th terrorist attacks on Monday. The community gathered at…
Rhode Islanders can now check status of license, car registration online
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders can now check the status of their driver's license or car registration online. The Division of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday launched the online portal, which provides customers with information about whether their license and…
Cumberland police temporarily block road in response to propane leak
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cumberland police temporarily blocked a road after a propane leak on Wednesday morning. Police blocked Ashton Park Way for hours after a propane leak happened at Ashton Place. Cumberland police block off…
Program gives 1,000 trees away to help Rhode Islanders cut costs, save energy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and local partners will give away 1,000 trees in time for fall planting. The Energy-Saving Trees program will mark its 7th year helping Rhode Islanders lower their utility bills…
Main streets across Rhode Island get $1.4M for improvements
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that 10 projects across the state will receive a combined $1.47 million for commercial district improvements. The governor said that the Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund grants will be used to…
Crash blocks travel lanes on Route 146 in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A crash has caused blocked all travel lanes on Route 146 south in Providence. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said in a social media post that the crash occurred at exit 1A near Admiral Street…
