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…
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…
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…
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…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has a new event to help you wade through all the…
