Jewish community reacts to synagogue threats in Massachusetts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges for threats against a synagogue in Attleboro. John Reardon, 59, of Millis, Mass. is facing up to ten years in…
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McKee appoints senior deputy chief to Washington Bridge operations
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee has announced the appointment of Senior Deputy Chief of Staff Joseph Almond to provide oversight…
East Providence City Council President urges McKee to declare State of Emergency for Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- East Providence City Council President Bob Rodericks has released a letter he sent to Gov. Dan McKee urging the governor to declare a State of Emergency for the continuing Washington Bridge closure. The release of…
McKee releases federal documents requesting records on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's office released documents that were sent by the United States Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General Friday requesting documentation on the Washington Bridge closure. The DOJ's Civil Investigative Demand…
Providence court evacuated due to 'minor gas leak'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Judiciary said that the Licht Judicial Complex will be closed for the rest of Thursday due to a "minor gas leak." Rhode Island Energy and the Providence Fire Department were investigating the cause…
CCRI faculty to picket for new contract
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The CCRI Faculty Association (CCRIFA) plans to picket for a new contract on all four of the school's campuses on the first day of the spring semester. The picket will be held due to the school's…
Officials warn about flooding after heavy rain
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Multiple government officials are warning Rhode Islanders to be aware of flooding conditions after early morning rain. Gov. Dan McKee said that his office, alongside the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency and Department of Transportation, are…
Southern New England to see 3rd storm in less than a week
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Southern New England is set to see its third storm in less than a week. The snowstorm last weekend…
Clean-up crews work to pump out flooding water in Warwick shopping center
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The parking lot of Shaw's and Ace Hardware store off of Warwick Avenue is mostly under water. Most of the parking lot was blocked off from the…
McKee signs Declaration of Disaster Emergency after heavy rainstorms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that he has signed a Declaration of Disaster Emergency in response to heavy rain and flooding caused by Tuesday's storm. McKee said the declaration will support Rhode Island’s recovery efforts for residents…
RIEMA shares important information on flooding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency shared on X what to do in the case that residents need to report flooding damage to their properties. Last night's storm took a heavy hit on Rhode Island. RIEMA is…
URI Wins at Davidson To Start Atlantic 10 Play at 2-0
(Photo courtesy: Dani Gariglio/Davidson Athletics) University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Kortright, House, Estevez, Green, Fuchs Davidson Starters Bailey, Durkin, Spadone, Kochera, Skogman How it Happened Luis Kortright scored a…
Kortright Comes Up Clutch, Lifts URI Over Saint Joseph's In Atlantic 10 Opener
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Montgomery, Kortright, House, Estevez, Fuchs Saint Joseph's Starters Reynolds II, Brown, Greer III, Fleming,…
Myles Craddock Named 2023-2024 R.I. Football Gatorade Player of the Year
CHICAGO (January 3, 2024) — In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Myles Craddock of Moses…
#23 Providence Working to Take Care of Basketball vs Seton Hall
Friar Tid Bits: *The Friars are ranked No. 23 in the AP Poll (Jan. 1) and No. 25 the Coaches Poll (Dec. 26). *PC has…
After Chaotic Ending, URI Women Win A10 Home Opener
In a slugfest that had a postseason feel, Rhode Island knocked off George Mason 70-68 in a battle between Atlantic 10 powerhouses Tuesday. The Rams (10-5, 2-0…
David Green's Debut Sparks URI to Victory in Non-Conference Finale
Balanced scoring, the strongest defensive effort of the season and a late surge led by Luis Kortright helped Rhode Island pull away late for an 82-71…
Sophie Phillips Comes up Clutch for URI Against Harvard in WNIT Rematch
A superb defensive effort for the first three quarters combined with late heroics by Sophie Phillips helped Rhode Island hold off Harvard 59-56 Thursday. The Rams (8-5) led…
Brown Rallies Past Siena Behind Defense & Late Three-Pointers By Lilly Jr.
Brown University Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. – "Shooter's shoot". The short and sweet postgame comments from head coach Mike Martin '04 and junior guard Kino Lilly Jr. recapped Brown's…
URI's Cam Estevez Named Atlantic Ten Rookie of the Week
Rhode Island guard Cam Estevez was named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Monday afternoon. In URI's lone game of the week,…
PC Prepared to Welcome Tyler Kolek, #6 Marquette for Big East Opener
Friars To Play No. 6/6 Marquette In BIG EAST Opener: The Friars will play No. 6/6 Marquette on Tuesday, December 19 at 8:30 p.m.…
PC Women Hold Off URI In Rivalry Showdown
Providence College Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women’s basketball team defeated intrastate rival Rhode Island, 51-50, on Dec. 6 at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I. The…
Rivalry Week Continues for URI, Brown Wednesday
THE BASICS Brown (2-8) at Rhode Island (5-3) Tip-Off: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:02 p.m. EST Coverage: Watch: ESPN+ | Listen: Varsity Network | Live Stats | Game Notes RHODE…
Friars Receiving Votes in Associated Press Poll
The Friars have posted a 0-1 mark all-time versus Oklahoma. In the only meeting all-time between the two teams, the Friars were defeated, 83-74, on March 20, 1991 in…
