Flash flood warning for Rhode Island
By: The Associated Press news@abc6.com The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Rhode Island with forecasts of up to 2 inches of rain for some parts. The watch is in effect for
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Moderate Party Chair Ken Block announces bid for governor
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Moderate Party Chairman Ken Block announced Tuesday that he will make a second bid for Governor in 2014. In 2010 Block put the Moderate Party on the Rhode Island poli
Block blasts Fox on master lever, says he benefits from it
Dee DeQuattroddequattro@abc6.comGraphic: mgnonline.comModerate Party chairman Ken Block is continuing his crusade against "master lever" voting in Rhode Island this time claiming it was the single-
Chafee releases results of "Block" report
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Governor Lincoln Chafee will host a 2:30 p.m. news conference to release the results of a report that reveals waste and fraud in the Medicare and food stamp system in
Wyatt helps Temple beat Rhode Island 76-70
Khalif Wyatt scored 24 points and Jake O'Brien recorded a double-double to lead Temple to a 76-70 win over Rhode Island on Saturday.
Rhode Island College Advances to Little East Title Game
Senior guard Tahrike Carter (Brooklyn, NY) poured in 12 points, gathered eight rebounds and dished out four assists to lead top-seeded Rhode Island College to a 61-47 victory over fourth-seeded Southe
Rhode Island College Gets Road Win at Clark
Ken Bellkbell@abc6.comRhode Island College news release...CHRIS BURTON TORCHES CLARK FORCAREER-HIGH 20 POINTS IN, 74-63,WIN IN WORCESTERWorcester, Mass.-Sophomore forward Chris Burton (New Rochelle,
18th Ranked Rhode Island College Beaten by 10th Ranked Amherst
-Junior guard Aaron Toomey (Greensboro, NC) tallied a game-high 34 points to lead No. 10 Amherst College to a 74-65 over the No. 18 Rhode Island College men's basketball team on Tuesday night at Th
Rhode Island College Rallies to Win 6th in a Row
Sophomore forward Chris Burton (New Rochelle, NY) posted a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Rhode Island College to a 56-51 win.
#25 Rhode Island College Holds Off UMass-Dartmouth
Visiting Rhode Island College broke a 64-64 tie by scoring the final six points in the final 36 seconds of the game and escaped with a 70-64 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth'
"Master Lever" May Be Banned from Rhode Island Ballots
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com Master lever voting has been around in Rhode Island for a long time. Instead of voting in each individual race, you can just pull
Gay Marriage Bills Introduced in Rhode Island General Assembly
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter mcurtis@abc6.com Legal same–sex marriages are now being performed in nine states. That number will jump to ten if Rhode Island state representative art handy is s
Rhode Island College Upsets #1 MIT
Junior guard Tom DeCiantis (North Kingstown, RI) poured in a career-high 19 points, while senior guard Tahrike Carter (Brooklyn, NY) added 16 points, five rebounds and three steals, as the Rhode I
Rhode Island to celebrate Independence Day
Rhode Island is celebrating Independence Day with fireworks, parades and the nation's oldest Fourth of July celebration in Bristol.
R.I. judge declines to block casino referendum
Friday's ruling from Superior Court Judge Melanie Thunberg is a victory for the two gambling facilities, which want to offer games like poker and blackjack.
Rhode Island unions file suit against the state
Rhode Island unions have made good on a threat to challenge the state's new landmark pension law. Four lawsuits were filed in superior court today, but Judge Sarah Taft-Carter on Friday denied the u
Rhode Island's Ken Read Skippers Puma to 5th Leg Win In Around the World Race
After 20 days of sailing through some of the toughest conditions imaginable, Puma won the Volvo Ocean Race's fifth stage by just 12 minutes on Friday.
Early Morning Tractor Trailer Accident Blocks Ramp
All lanes of Route 95 North near Thurbers Avenue in Providence are back open, after a tractor-trailer rollover early Tuesday. The off-ramp, however, is still blocked as cleanup efforts continue. Shor
Rhode Island Mall to Close at the End of May
The few remaining tenants at the Rhode Island Mall in Warwick are surprised to find out tonight that the mall will be closing down for good at the end of May.
For Sale: Rhode Island Governor's House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is selling his house in the capital city. Chafee and his wife, Stephanie, listed their seven-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom house on Provid
Caprio Taking Action to Block 38 Studios Deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio is trying to block the state's $75 million loan guarantee to former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game development company. Caprio, the state general treasurer, says he's expressed concerns about…
Block Rips EDC Schilling Loan
RI Moderate Party candidate for Governor Ken Block spoke out Tuesday against the approval of $75M toward Curt Schilling relocating his video game company, 38 Studios, to Rhode Island. "The 38 Studios decision is a mistake. This is typical recycled…
Dee from the Desk: Block speculates Republican Run
For the next two months you can expect to see a whole lot more of Ken Block. Block, who has announced his candidacy for Governor as a Moderate, has put up 15 billboards throughout Rhode Island. The
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman
A search is underway for 2 missing fishermen after a mayday call near the Block Island wind farm.
