Trump executive orders could have big impact on local LGBTQ community
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- President Donald Trump's executive order recognizing two genders, male and female, is based on the definition that gender is assigned…
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T.F. Green union holds 'No Confidence' vote on airport leadership
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Council 94, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO and Local 2873, RI Airport Corporation said that their members held a unanimous "No Confidence" vote on leadership at the Rhode Island…
RI resident among those killed in DC plane collision
NORWOOD, Mass. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island resident is among those who died in a Wednesday night collision between a military helicopter and an airliner in Washington, DC. According to a statement from the Skating Club of Boston, Spencer Lane,…
URI Holds On To Beat UMass, Stop Skid
Rhode Island held on for an 88-82 win over Massachusetts on Wednesday night at the Ryan Center in the teams' penultimate meeting as Atlantic 10 foes. Despite holding…
Johnston mayor to use eminent domain to buy land for new public safety complex
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. released a new proposal that would put a swift end…
Johnston mayor to use eminent domain for public safety complex land
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena has proposed ending the construction of low-income housing for a new public safety municipal complex. He said…
Providence officials tout night culture, discuss safety concerns at clubs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- City officials gathered Monday night to release their comprehensive analysis of nightlife in Providence. Mayor Brett Smiley highlighted the importance of late-night bars,…
Neronha pushes back on Trump allowing ICE agents into schools, churches
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Attorney General and the state department of education shared guidance with schools Monday on the rights…
'Empty words on paper': Neronha addresses Trump immigration 'threats'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joined 10 other attorneys general in issuing a statement regarding President Trump's federal immigration enforcement policy. The group stated that their states will stand by Supreme Court precedent that "the…
UPDATE: Pedestrian struck by car in Cumberland in stable condition
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cumberland police released additional information in the incident of a struck pedestrian that occurred Wednesday night. The incident occurred on the 200 block of High Street at 6 p.m., where a 42-year-old male was hit by…
RI and Mass. join 22 other states opposing Trump birthright citizenship EO
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island and Massachusetts are joining 22 other states in challenging president Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright…
URI Looks to Continue Clutch Play Against VCU
THE BASICS Rhode Island (14-4, 3-3 A-10) vs. VCU (14-4, 4-1 A-10) Tip-Off: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7:05 p.m. EST Coverage: Watch: CBSSN | Listen: Varsity Network | Live…
Gov. McKee releases FY 2026 budget, details plan to resolve deficit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee released his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget Thursday. McKee had previously said his aim with the $14.2…
RIDOC changes mail policy in response to ACLU lawsuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ACLU of Rhode Island said that the Rhode Island Department of Corrections agreed to change its visitor photograph police and mail policies in response to a lawsuit accusing the department of attorney-client privilege violations. The…
Gov. McKee responds to criticism after 2025 State of the State address
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- One day after Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee's 2025 State of the State address, he responded to criticism of…
Reed to Hegseth: 'I do not believe that you are qualified' to head DOD
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) -- President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth appeared in front of the Senate Armed Services…
URI's Comeback Comes Up Short Against George Mason
Rhode Island (7-10, 2-2 Atlantic 10) mounted a furious comeback but came up just short as it fell 71-65 to George Mason Sunday. [blox_vms account="WLNE" key="079cf97fc3688586805e5fb384437bde18a57640" vtitle="George Mason…
Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center, announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a statement on the company's website, it said it initiated "voluntary…
P-Bruins Remain Undefeated Against Bridgeport
Forward Vinni Lettieri netted two goals and added an assist in the Providence Bruins’ 4-1 victory over the Bridgeport Islanders on Friday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Georgii Merkulov posted…
Providence City Council demands McKee declare homelessness a public emergency
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two days after Providence's City Council Chambers were controversially opened to the city's homeless population, the council was back in those same chambers demanding Gov.…
Senator Reed: Meeting with Hegseth 'did not relieve my concerns'
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed met with president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Wednesday. Reed, the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement about the meeting with…
Smiley: Right way to combat homelessness to 'work within the system'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The DaVinci Center, a non-profit community center on Charles Street, opened its doors as a warming center Wednesday night. "It's…
Dashcam video shows police popping tires of stolen Providence cruiser
LEDYARD, CT (WLNE) -- Police dash-camera footage obtained by ABC6 News shows part of a chase involving a stolen Providence police cruiser Saturday. The video,…
Providence City Councilors open up chamber as warming shelter for homeless residents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence City Council sent a blunt message Tuesday night by opening up the City Council Chamber to help protect homeless people…
