RI, Mass. reps speak on Capitol insurrection anniversary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection by supporters of president-elect Donald Trump, Rhode Island leaders are speaking about that day…
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Sebastian Thomas' Heroics Once Again Lift URI, Rams Beat George Mason At Home
A last-second shot from Sebastian Thomas awarded Rhode Island a 62-59 Atlantic 10 win over George Mason on Saturday afternoon at the Ryan…
Person ejected from vehicle after crash in Raynham
RAYNHAM, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Raynham Police Department said that a person was ejected from a vehicle after a crash on East Britannia Street Monday night. The…
Sophie Phillips Breaks Career Three Point Record, URI Beats St. Louis in A-10 Opener
Rhode Island dominated from start to finish as it pounded Saint Louis 83-63 in the Atlantic 10 opener for both teams Sunday afternoon. [blox_vms account="WLNE" key="9389c592d99b183563bf00128f98fef0257ad5c9" vtitle="Sophie Phillips Breaks Career…
Local officials react to death of Jimmy Carter
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials have been releasing their reactions to the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Sen. Jack Reed said that Carter and his late wife Rosalyn were "champions for human rights, peace, and democracy:" From the Naval…
Family of four identified in apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in New Hampshire
WAKEFIELD, N.H. (WLNE) -- The four individuals found dead inside a New Hampshire home on Christmas Day were identified as a family from…
Providence lawmakers say they support Atlantic Mills Tenant Union
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence lawmakers have expressed their support for the newly-formed Atlantic Mills Tenant Union, the first commercial tenant union in Rhode Island. Tenants…
Extra crews out treating roads ahead of expected snowfall
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that extra crews have been sent out for the snowfall expected Friday evening. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that roads are expected to "become slushy and snow covered" as the…
U.S. Attorney announces DOJ civil complaint against CVS
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha announced the Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint against Woonsocket-based pharmacy chain CVS in connection to…
RI rep to introduce bill to ban cell phones in classrooms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island representative plans to begin the 2025 legislative session with a bill to ban cell phones in all Ocean State public school classrooms. Rep. Julie A. Casimiro, a Democrat representing North Kingstown, plans to…
Deloitte hit with class action lawsuits following RIBridges cyberattack, state was warned
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Deloitte, the contractor that runs the RIBridges system, has been hit with two class action lawsuits following the announcement…
Update on RI cyberattack for Spanish-speaking readers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos provided a Spanish update to ABC6 on the important information Rhode Islanders need to know following a cyberattack. En Español: Una actualización sobre el ciberataque con Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos.…
Judge expands powers of special master as remediation cleanup continues at RI Recycled Metals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Superior Court judge has now expanded the powers of Rhode Island Recycled Metals' special master. The city had previously issued a cease-and-desist on operations at the yard after the owners withdrew a necessary application, and…
P-Bruins' Win Streak and Matthew Poitras' Goal Streak Both Extend to Five Games
Four goals in the opening frame bolstered the Providence Bruins past the Bridgeport Islanders 5-2 on Friday night at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.…
State fire marshal confirms cause of Applebee's fire
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal has released the official cause of the Applebee's fire that happened back in October. According to the case report, a worker from a cleaning company was cleaning down the hood,…
Scituate's Madison Medbury Leads RIC To 3-0 Start in Little East Play
Senior guard Madison Medbury (Scituate, R.I.) led the way with 19 points to go along with eight rebounds, seven assists and two blocks, as…
Newport Police closing roads due to flooding, Newport Pell Bridge restricts trailers and buses
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Newport Police Department said it is closing three roads due to "heavy surf and flooding." The following roads have been closed: Harrison Avenue at Castle Hill Road; Ocean Avenue at Kings Beach; Ocean Avenue at…
Two companies chosen to compete for contract to rebuild Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have announced that American Bridge and MLJ will compete against Walsh Construction for the…
P-Bruins Score in Bunches to Rally Past Bridgeport
Defenseman Mason Millman and forward Jeffrey Viel both tallied a goal and an assist as the Providence Bruins battled back from a two-goal deficit in the first period…
LIST: School closings and delays in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Residents in Southern New England were hit with winter weather before the morning commute on Thursday. Several schools in Rhode, Massachusetts, and Connecticut have announced delays. A list of them can be found on the ABC6…
Providence Place mall receivership case in court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorneys who have been appointed to take control of Providence Place Mall receivership appeared in court today to give an update on the mall's…
Crews extinguish vehicle fire on Route 146 in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Firefighters were seen extinguishing a fire on Route 146 in Lincoln on Tuesday. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation reported that there was a vehicle disabled due to a fire in the right shoulder, just before…
Trial to begin for woman accused of DUI and killing a Medway mom in 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A woman accused of driving under the influence and killing a woman on I-95 back in 2017 is set to face trial today. Yiranis…
FBI investigating in woods in Coventry
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- FBI investigators were on scene in the woods off Eisenhower Street in Coventry Monday morning. ABC6 reached out to the FBI for comment on why…
