EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the Intertribal Monument Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The monument is meant to honor the legacy of indigenous veterans who have been serving since the…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Health and Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals issued an alert due to an increase in nonfatal overdoses. The Rhode Island Overdose Action Area Response Alert was issued for…
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- New Bedford police Public Information Officer Scott Carola said that two Rhode Island men were arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnapping a juvenile and attempting to kidnap woman. Fabio Da Silveira of Providence and Muhammed…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued 11 dogs from a house in Pawtucket Tuesday. According to the RISPCA, two calls were made over the weekend…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police said Tuesday that a trooper was helping a disabled car last week in Providence when another trooper crashed into their cruiser. The crash happened at just after 10 p.m. Thursday on Interstate…
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Three young boys were hospitalized and another was hurt after climbing on a worn-down building at Brenton State Park in Newport Tuesday afternoon. In response, municipalities are discussing…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Direct Action for Rights and Equality, who held a rally that blocked Friendship Street on Thursday, released a statement on the event. "Over 100 people with signs reading 'Stop Denying Our Due Process Rights' and 'Justice…
(WLNE) -- The U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday that Dollar Tree, Inc. is facing penalties following failed inspections at two Rhode Island stores. Inspectors with the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said they responded to worker complaints about…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha joined a multi-state coalition to fight back against a decision that could restrict medication abortion access nationwide. The decision comes from the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Texas that…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Housing Secretary Josh Saal has resigned from his position. Gov. Dan McKee confirmed he accepted the resignation Wednesday and it will take effect Jan.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island leaders are paying tribute to former Rhode Island Republican Gov. Lincoln Almond. Almond passed away at the age of 86. He served as the 72nd governor from…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Now that Christmas is over, are you looking to get rid of your tree? Well, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management wants it. The Department of Environmental Management is again teaming up with the Rhode…
SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police said three troopers were struck in separate crashes in less than a week. State police said the first crash happened Monday night on Interstate 95 north in Providence when a trooper responding…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state and federal leaders were on hand Wednesday to announced $16 million in funding for body worn cameras for police statewide. The funding will equip 1,773 officers from 42 state and local law enforcement…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Heavy rain caused flooding in parts of Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that all travel lanes on Interstate 195 west in East Providence are blocked because of flooding just after…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council passed a resolution Wednesday night to review the handling of liquor licenses in town. The resolution calls for the Town Solicitors to analyze other existing Rhode Island towns and cities…
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Your backyard is home to so many insects. When it comes to ticks, there's a new one that's spreading incredibly fast. First…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Wildlife officials warn the public of an increase of dead waterbirds washing up on the shoreline in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and other officials are cautioning the public to keep an…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The top Republican lawmaker in the state is not seeking re-election this year. House Minority Whip Mike Chippendale made the surprising announcement on the House Floor that Minority Leader Blake Filippi will not be seeking re-election…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island PrideFest is making its return to Providence this weekend after a two-year pause. The celebration will be held on Saturday starting at noon. Those attending can enjoy the festivities all day, which will be…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus gathered at the State House Thursday, calling on their colleagues to pass several gun safety bills. The bills the caucus are advocating for are bills that would: prohibit…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police said Wednesday a bullet was fired into a patient's room at Rhode Island Hospital. Cmrd. Thomas Verdi said…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is warning poultry producers and households with chicken coups of bird flu detected in Massachusetts and Connecticut. “This strain of avian flu is deadly to chickens, turkeys, ducks, quail, and…
