PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The local wiener joint that has served as a Rhode Island staple for decades, Olneyville New York System, went "all the way" in raising money for Rhode Island's Food Bank. Olneyville New York System announced that…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The group Jewish Voice for Peace Rhode Island picketed outside of Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed's office Thursday. Today's demonstration demanded that…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, and will be visible from Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Science Teacher's Association is urging school administrators to work with their school community to…
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Station nightclub fire that killed 100 people and injured 230 was 21 years ago today. The site of the club…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The impact inflation is having on going out to eat in addition to the state's meal and beverage tax -- on top of the Washington Bridge closure -- is wearing businesses as well as local economies,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- AAA Northeast shared Monday that gas prices are on the rise again as oil refineries across the country pump the breaks on gasoline production. The average gas price in Rhode Island is four cents higher than…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A bill that will allow for "human composting" has been re-introduced by Rep. Michelle McGaw and other representatives. Last year, McGaw introduced legislation to allow natural organic reduction as an alternative to cremation or burial. Since…
Rhode Island kept the game in contention, but ultimately fell 77-67 to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers on Sunday afternoon at The Ryan Center. After a back-and-forth first…
Rhode Island exploded in the third quarter to break open a close game and hand Davidson a 61-49 defeat Saturday afternoon. The Rams (17-11, 9-6 Atlantic…
Sunday's game will be just the second all time between Rhode Island and Loyola Chicago. Last season, Rhody won 79-77 at Loyola. The Rams led…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Gov. Dan McKee joined local leaders at the release of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders 2024-2029 State Plan. Sen. Reed helped to secure $500,000 from the U.S. Centers for Disease…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is having a job fair today. RIPTA shared that there is a nationwide shortage of licensed commercial drivers and is impacting the transit authority. They added that despite recruitment efforts,…
TIVERTON, R.I. (WLNE) – The Tiverton Public Library is hosting an information session for older adults to learn how they can protect themselves from fraud and scams. The presentation is called "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Protecting Older Adults from Fraud &…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Blood Center is issuing an urgent need for donors after Tuesday's storm resulted in the closure of all donor centers. The closure resulted in the loss of nearly 400 donations for the day. “This…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – State officials announced a partial travel ban on Monday ahead of Tuesday's impending winter storm. Governor Dan McKee imposed a tractor-trailer travel ban for Rhode Island and encouraged residents to stay off the road during the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With a potentially big winter storm approaching, staying safe is the biggest priority. We have all the information you need to protect everyone…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced today that they created Washington Bridge travel time charts. These charts will show the change in travel times on different days and hours of the day on nine different…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The General Assembly has approved several new laws for outdoor dining to become permanent in Rhode Island. Chairwomen Rep. McKentee and Sen. DiMario have introduced several laws since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the…
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Phillips, Dutat, Touré, Debroise, Davis Richmond Starters Townsend, Hill, Ryan, Budnik, Doogan How it Happened Rhode Island…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Ten years is a long time in sports. Players come and go. Championships are won and lost. Sports director Nick Coit has seen it all. Coit celebrated his ten-year anniversary with the ABC 6 sports department…
KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Amid the season of love, the University of Rhode Island is inviting student couples to participate in a free relationship assessment. The university's Couple and Family Therapy Clinic urges participants to register and reserve their spots.…
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Kortright, House, Estevez, Green, Fuchs La Salle Starters Brickus, Brantley, Shepherd, Vahlberg Fasas, Jocius How it Happened…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Project Weber/RENEW and clinical partner VICTA announced the opening of the state-regulated overdose prevention center. The 20,500-square-foot-space will be located at 45 Willard…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa announced that the Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island filed a class-action lawsuit against The Boeing Company, Tuesday. Diossa said that Boeing disregarded serious safety concerns and that the company let…
