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…
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Magaziner announces he was target of a bomb threat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner announced Friday that he and his family were the target of a bomb threat. The threat targeted Magaziner at his home, according to the statement. There was no evidence of…
Medical helicopter lands on I-95 after fatal crash in Richmond
RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police said it is investigating a fatal crash that took place on Interstate 95 in Richmond. A two-car crash occurred around 2 p.m. and a medical helicopter, which was not used, had to…
CAA Champion Rhody Rams Featuring Three First Team All Conference Players
The Rhode Island football team had 13 total players honored by CAA Football in its release of postseason awards on Tuesday afternoon, highlighted by First…
URI Men's Basketball Earns Statement Win over College of Charleston
Rhode Island played its most complete game of the season, dominating from start to finish to defeat College of Charleston 91-53 Sunday afternoon. The Rams (5-0) scored the first seven…
URI Women's Basketball Wins In-State Showdown
Rhode Island battled with in-state Brown, running away with the eventual 63-58 win at the Ryan Center Saturday afternoon. The first quarter was very back-and-forth. The Rams (4-3) held the…
Officials react to Providence school funding agreement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence and the Providence Public School System said they have reached an agreement to provide additional funding to schools in the city over four…
BLM RI organizations host breakfast with police chiefs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Black Lives Matter Rhode Island and Rhode Island Police Chiefs came together today for a breakfast meeting filled with insightful conversations. BLM RI…
Board of Licenses holds hearing for four Providence venues after violent incidents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Board of Licenses met last night to decide the fate of four Providence venues after violent incidents. Afrique D'Lounge and Lovera…
#15 URI Football Rallies from 17-0 Deficit to Win Ninth Game of the Season
=No. 15/18 Rhode Island (9-2, 6-1 CAA Football) rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit to score 20 unanswered points and beat UAlbany 20-17 Saturday afternoon. [blox_vms account="WLNE" key="fa703e7e70544ac5a8b391c9e1cb6a45f4973426" vtitle="#15 URI Football…
New traffic pattern for work on Route 146 in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that work on Route 146A South will require a closure and new traffic pattern. Work will occur from 9 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. on Nov. 18. Route…
As FAA suspends flights, uncertainty builds for Haitian immigrants
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has now banned U.S. flights to Haiti for 30 days. The decision was made Tuesday after a Spirit…
Neronha files suit against real estate broker for 'deceptive practices'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha said that his office filed a lawsuit against a local real estate broker and "associated defendants" for allegedly violating Rhode Island's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. In the filing the attorney…
URI Men's Basketball Takes Care of Franklin Pierce
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Estevez, Lawrence, Farrell, Green, Brown Franklin Pierce Starters Prendergast, P., Prendergast, T., Smith, Hall, Pope How it Happened For…
Crews respond to accident on I-95 in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A scrap metal truck crashed on I-95 North in Providence this morning. It happened near Exit 39B-39C at North Main Street and Smithfield…
La Salle's Campbell Announces Commitment To Play Football At URI
La Salle standout running back/linebacker Terrence Campbell announcing on Instagram Thursday his commitment to play college football at Rhode Island. Campbell chooses URI over offers from…
Crash reported on I-195 in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A crash has been reported by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation in East Providence. RIDOT cameras caught the crash on I-195 EB at Exit 1B, near the Veterans Memorial Parkway/Riverside. Crash, Right lane, Right…
Live election updates 2024
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Stayed tuned for the latest updates for the 2024 Presidential Election. ABC 6 will update as more information becomes available.…
Crash reported on I-95 in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has reported a crash on I-95 NB at Exit 36B (Point St) in Providence. Crash, Left lane blocked on I-95 NB at Exit 36B (Point St) in Providence — RIDOTNews…
Morgan alleges voter fraud in Portsmouth over 'defaced' ballots
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) -- Senate candidate Patricia Morgan alleged voter fraud on social media with a photo of a sample ballot she said was being handed out in Portsmouth. The Secretary of State's Office, meanwhile, said the ballots were not…
Fire ban continues in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) -- In the wake of a dry October, and water concerns, all outdoor burning in Attleboro is now banned until further notice. Fire pits, chimneys, and outdoor fireplaces are off limits. There have been burn bans throughout…
Thomas Shines In Rhody Return, URI Men's Basketball Takes Down Fairfield In Opener
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Thomas, Lawrence, Farrell, Green, Brown Fairfield Starters Bergens, Sparks, Bleechmore, Johnson, Smith How it…
URI Women Run Past Stonehill In Season Opener
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Phillips, Debroise, Komara, Dutat, Kaur Stonehill Starters Elkis, Paquette, Hayward, Stapleton, Swider How it Happened Rhode Island Women's Basketball…
Woman injured after dog attack in Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- A woman was injured last night in Fall River after being bit by a dog multiple times, according to police. Officials said yesterday afternoon around 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Barnaby…
