Fraud stops thousands of Rhode Islanders from collecting unemployment payments
Thousands of Rhode Islanders, who haven't seen their unemployment payments in weeks, are feeling helpless. Many are taking to a private Facebook group, aimed at allowing…
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Rhode Island cracks down on vehicle inspections
RHODE ISLAND (WLNE) - Rhode Island is cracking down on vehicle inspections. The Department of Motor Vehicles is in the process of distributing digital cameras to all 325 inspection stations in the state. Once a station gets a camera, the…
CT high schoolers sue to block transgender athletes from competition
A local transgender coach tells ABC 6, the lawsuit doesn't take into account that sports is about much more than just hormones.
Rhode Island senators respond to vote to deny witnesses in impeachment trial
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed issued a statement Friday night condemning the Senate vote to deny witnesses and further evidence in President Trump's impeachment trial.
Gainey Ties School Record With Seven Blocks, Brown Runs Past Merrimack, 82-55
Brown junior Tamenang Choh (Lowell, MA) scored 17 points and sophomore Jaylan Gainey (Greensboro, NC) matched the school record with seven blocked shots to power the Bears (5-3) to an 82-55 start-to-f
Lin's Scoring, Eight Elisias Blocks Lead Bryant Past Navy
Freshman Benson Lin (New Taipei City, Taiwan) scored a career-high 19 points and redshirt-junior Hall Elisias (Valley Stream, N.Y.) racked up eight blocks to lead the Bryant University men's basketbal
Peeping Tom reported in bathrooms at University of Rhode Island
Police at the University of Rhode Island are investigating reports of video voyeurism in two residence halls
Missing Rhode Island sailors found safe off coast of Virginia
The United States Coast Guard has just announced that the two missing sailors and their dog have been found safe.
State officials reveal Rhode Island pays more for lottery services than other states
New information presented at the State House Tuesday night revealed Rhode Island could save millions of dollars by moving on from IGT.
Powerful storm leaves damage across Rhode Island
Residents in Portsmouth are giving detailing accounts of the damaging winds that blew through parts of town.
Great Whites detected off Rhode Island coast for first time
One of the sharks was an 11-foot male shark that visited the Block Island Wind Farm, while the second white shark was a 12-foot female that visited the Southwest Ledge.
NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik dies from plane crash on Rhode Island state line
NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik died from a plane crash in Sterling, along the Rhode Island border on Sunday afternoon, according to NASCAR officials.
Rhode Island approves tax credits for offshore wind company
The first U.S. offshore wind farm began operating off Block Island, Rhode Island, in late 2016, and Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo is trying to make the state a hub for the industry.
Rhode Island Civil Rights Icon Dead at 80
Michael Van Leesten, a Rhode Island civil rights icon has died at the age of 80
Rhode Island politicians react to recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio
Politicians from Rhode Island are offering their condolences to those affected by the mass shootings that took place in the El Paso Texas, and Dayton Ohio communities within 24 hours of each other, cl
Fall River Man Falls Nearly 20 ft. After Climbing Gooseberry Island Watchtower
WESTPORT, MA (WLNE): A Fall River man in his mid 30's fell nearly 20 ft. on Monday after he climbed a watchtower on Gooseberry Island. "There was not much to see because it was kind of dark at that po
Rollover crash in Providence block lanes for over 2 hours
Police were called to the scene of a rollover crash on Thursday morning.
Regulatory board blocks Burrillville power plant proposal
The RI Energy Facility Siting Board voted unanimously Thursday to block the license needed by Illinois-based Invenergy to build the power plant in Burrillville.
Safe Zones In Rhode Island Helping LGBTQ Community
Forming a good relationship with your doctor takes time and trust, but for people who are lesbian, gay, bi, trans or queer that can be a struggle. "Safe Zones" now found across Rhode Island could help
Yogurt company to pay Rhode Island school lunch debt
Yogurt company Chobani says it will pay the school lunch debt of families attending a Rhode Island school district.
"We can do this, RI!": Smokey Bear requests letters from Rhode Islanders
Longtime wildfire prevention mascot Smokey Bear announced in a tweet Monday that he has received letters from children in every U.S. State except for Rhode Island.
Davidson Pulls Away From Rhode Island In Second Half
Jon Axel Gudmundsson scored 20 points with a career-high 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals and Davidson found its shooting range in the second half to pull away from Rhode Island for a 68-53
Rare deer sighted in Rhode Island
In just days, a video of a rare deer sighting in Rhode Island has amassed thousands of views.
Russell's Late Three, Preston's Block as Time Expires Helps Rhody Hold On to Win over Harvard
Down by one with seconds left in the game, Fatts Russell drained a 3-pointer that rewarded Rhode Island (2-1) with a 76-74 win over Harvard (2-2) at the Ryan Center Friday night. It was back and forth
