Butler waiting on union response on 'final offer,' union claims not all workers covered
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's been nearly two weeks since Butler Hospital and its owner, Care New England provided their "final…
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Barrington Public Schools: 3rd incident reported related to bus monitor accused of inappropriately touching student
BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Barrington Public Schools Acting Superintendent Chris Ashley announced Monday night that a third incident…
RI Young Republicans call for Sanchez censure after ICE 'Nazi Gestapo thugs' post
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Members of Rhode Island Young Republicans are unhappy with the rhetoric from one local leader, and are calling for the censure of a Providence state representative. The group is calling on Representative Enrique Sanchez's colleagues to…
RIDOT shifting lane back to original position in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said it will be shifting a lane on a bridge over Interstate 295 Thursday night. The northbound travel lane on Mendon Road will be shifted back to its original position,…
Newport officials push to keep endangered hospital birthing center open
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- It was standing room only in Newport, and a standing ovation for those and other comments in a notable show of…
Nine people dead, 30 hospitalized in Fall River assisted living fire
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- Nine people are dead and at least 30 others are hospitalized with one in critical condition following a…
Former Bradley Hospital employee arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The East Providence Police Department said that a former employee at Bradley Hospital was arrested on July 10 for allegedly soliciting a minor. 33-year-old Jose Montanez was charged with second degree sexual assault, third degree…
'Not worthy of the title': Providence appeals reinstatement of police sergeant accused of suspect assault
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and city officials have appealed a decision to reinstate a Providence police sergeant accused of beating a handcuffed man on the ground in April of 2020. Smiley issued the following statement regarding…
Former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld dies at 76 years old
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld has died at the age of 76. He was the grandson of Henry Hassenfeld, one of…
Shots fired in Garden City Center parking lot in Cranston; arrests made
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cranston police responded to a shots fired call at Garden City Center Wednesday morning. Cranston police Col. Michael Winquist said…
Butler workers in second month of strike speaking alongside Women & Infants union caregivers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As their strike against Care New England nears two months, striking workers at Butler Hospital will speak out against what they call CNE's "disregard for [their] workers" alongside union caregivers with Women & Infants. Workers from…
Famiglietti advances to general election in Senate District 4
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Democrats have their candidate to face Republican Alex Asermely in the general election to fill Dominick Ruggerio's seat in the State Senate. Stefano Famiglietti won the District 4 senate primary, as unofficial results showed him beating…
Plane makes emergency landing on Martha's Vineyard beach
EDGARTOWN, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Federal Aviation Administration said that a Waco UPF-7 made an emergency landing on a beach on Martha's Vineyard Sunday. #BREAKING The…
Local officials react to passage of Trump tax bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local officials have been releasing their reactions to the passage of President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed said the bill was a "bad deal" for constituents: Republicans knew this bill…
Pawtucket mayor says that unedited police shooting video to be released
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien said that the full footage of the shooting of a man by a Pawtucket police officer would be released. On June 8, Sebastian Yidina was shot by Officer Thomas Letourneau after he…
Governor Dan McKee signs assault weapons ban bill into law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ban will take effect July 1 of next year. The bill only applies to the sale and manufacturing of assault weapons, not possession.…
'Strong objection': McKee declines to sign or veto $14.3 billion state budget citing fee and tax increases
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has announced that he will not sign or veto…
Two men sentenced in 2019 murder of 19-year-old bystander near Providence nightclub
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two men convicted in the 2019 Providence murder of a 19-year-old woman were sentenced in Providence Superior Court Monday, according to the office of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. Johnny Veng, 35, and Marklyn…
'Beyond unacceptable': Parkland shooting survivor, activist David Hogg weighs in on RI assault weapons bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The new limitations set in the Rhode Island assault weapons ban bill prompted backlash from the…
Martha's Vineyard hosting special viewing of 'Jaws' documentary for movie's 50th anniversary
MARTHA'S VINEYARD, Mass. (WLNE)-- National Geographic will head to Martha's Vineyard on Friday for a special premiere screening of a documentary on the movie "Jaws" as the blockbuster marks its 50th anniversary. "Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story," billed as…
RI assault weapons ban bill taking heat from both sides of issue as committee vote looms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The controversial Rhode Island assault weapons ban is up for vote Wednesday afternoon in the…
South Kingstown Town Councilor charged with simple assault
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The South Kingstown Police Department said Jay Wegimont, a town council member, was charged with simple assault. According to police, the incident occurred at the South Kingston Town Hall. Police did not reveal the details…
PC Men's Basketball Announces 2025-2026 Non-Conference Schedule
Providence College Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College men's basketball team's 2025-26 non-conference schedule was announced today (June 17). The Friars will play 11 non-conference games…
Barrington police investigate bus company employee for alleged inappropriate touching of student
BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A bus company employee is being investigated after a Barrington elementary school student accused them of inappropriate touching, according to Barrington Police Department Chief Michael Correia. The June 12 incident is being investigated as a potential…
