After Slow Start, URI Pulls Out Win against Sacred Heart
Rhode Island overcame lackluster energy in the first half to hold off Sacred Heart for a 72-62 victory Tuesday night. The Rams (7-3) trailed 31-29 at…
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ACI Officer under investigation for having sex with inmate
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- The Director for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and the Rhode Island State Police have released a statement about the arrest of an ACI officer, Justin Toye, 36, who was arrested for having sex an inmate…
State police vehicle hit, while cleaning up accident scene
REHOBOTH, MASS. (WLNE)- Rehoboth Fire Department responded to a roll over crash early Sunday morning. A vehicle rolled over in the median of Route 195, and flipped on its side. While dispatch responded, the car caught on fire. The driver…
Civil case begins against former North Kingstown basketball coach
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)— A civil case begins against a former boys basketball coach at North Kingstown High School Friday morning in court. Aaron Thomas will appear in court after being accused of having inappropriate interactions with former student-athletes and…
Seekonk River oil spill under investigation
Pawtucket, RI (WLNE) - There has been an oil spill in the Seekonk River in Pawtucket. ABC6 News Crews arrived at the scene and were able to see workers out on boats checking the area, as well as workers…
$3K vaccine bonuses for RI state workers approved Thursday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Members of RI Council 94 voted to approve a new contract for state workers, which includes a $3,000 bonus for state workers who are fully vaccinated.…
URI Holds Off Harvard For Second Straight Win
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Jeremy Sheppard, Ishmael Leggett, Makhi Mitchell, Makhel Mitchell, Ishmael El-Amin Harvard Starters Luka Sakota, Idan Tretout, Chris Ledlum, Noah Kirkwood, Kale Catchings How…
Governor McKee announced $1.7 million in grants to expand internet access
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee announced awards of up to $1.7 million to expand internet access across the state for low and moderate-income Rhode Islanders. The grants are awarded by the Community Development Block Grants and managed by the state's…
Deputy Speaker Charlene Lima releases statement on vaccine incentive bonus
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Deputy Speaker Charlene Lima of the 14th district in Cranston and Providence has announced that she will be prefiling legislation to prohibit…
North Kingstown Town Council to consider outside investigation of basketball coach
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- The North Kingstown Town Council will consider launching an outside investigation on former basketball coach Aaron Thomas. The Town Council will meet on Monday night at 7 p.m. An attorney for Thomas released a statement adamantly…
Long Beach State Halts Historic Start By URI Women's Basketball Sunday
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Williams, Foppossi, Vargas, Elmore, Tahane Long Beach State Starters Berry, Utti, King, Hardy, Joseph How it Happened Rhode Island's seven-game win streak came to end as the Rams (7-1) fell 64-52…
Strong Shooting Sends Rhody Past Short-Handed Georgia State
Rhode Island ran away from Georgia State in the second half, using an explosive offense and suffocating defense to cruise to a 94-59 win Saturday. The Rams (5-2)…
Florida Gulf Coast Edges URI Men's Basketball, Rams Go 1-2 On Florida Trip
https://twitter.com/NCoitABC6/status/1463336516105744386?s=20 University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Jeremy Sheppard, Ishmael Leggett, Makhi Mitchell, Makhel Mitchell, Ishmael El-Amin Florida Gulf Coast Starters Dakota Rivers, Caleb Catto, Cyrus Large, Tavian Dunn-Martin, Kevin Samual How it Happened A turnover-filled second half combined with hot…
Seven URI Rams Earn All-CAA Football Honors
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island placed seven players on the 2021 CAA Football All-Conference Team, including first-team selections Joey Kenny, Coby Tippett and Caleb Warren. In addition, Nick Correia, Jordan Jones and L.B. Mack III earned second-team honors, while guard Evan Lovell and Tippett were on…
RIPTA awarded $900k grant to develop and advance transit for 'band of demand' from Central Falls to Warwick
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- RIPTA will be receiving a $900,000 Federal Grant aimed to develop and advance a project aimed to build transportation routes from Central Falls to Providence and Warwick. This plan is a part of RIPTA's Transit Master Plan,…
Breakdown of How Much Money RI and MA Can Expect Under Infrastructure Law
Providence, RI (WLNE) – The U.S. Department of Transportation released a state-by-state breakdown of how much money each state can expect to receive as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). President Biden signed the $1 trillion bill into law…
Michigan man poison's wife through laced bowl of cereal
FLINT, M.I. (WLNE)- Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton shared with ABC6 News that a jury returned a guilty verdict for a Michigan man who was accused of killing his wife in 2014. Jason Thomas Harris, 47, of Davison, Michigan, was…
Additional lane shifts and Route 146 exit changes on I-95 begin November 18
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced they will begin new lane shifts for portions of I-95 North and South in Providence beginning Thursday night and affecting Friday night travel. RIDOT will change I-95 North at…
Review of Lifespan/Care New England Merger Application Begins
Providence, RI (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Attorney General's Office and the Rhode Island Department of Health announced that the review process is now underway for the application to merge Lifespan and Care New England. The application was submitted…
URI Stops Boston College In Defensive Battle Wednesday, Current Rams Honor Memory of Ryan Preston
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Jeremy Sheppard, Ishmael Leggett, Makhi Mitchell, Makhel Mitchell, Ishmael El-Amin Boston College Starters T.J Bickerstaff, Jaeden…
T. F. Green International Airport-Delta Air Lines announces new daily flights to New York LaGuardia Airport
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Airport Corporation announced Wednesday that T. F. Green airport will offer flights to New York City three times a day during the week, two times a day on Saturday and Sunday. The goal of…
North Kingstown Schools Superintendent Gives Seven-Minute Statement Detailing Aaron Thomas Investigation
North Kingstown, RI (WLNE) - North Kingstown School Department Superintendent Dr. Phil Auger gave a seven-minute statement regarding the investigation into former North Kingstown High School…
Attorney for Former North Kingstown Coach: "Aaron Thomas Adamantly Denies Any Unlawful Conduct"
North Kingstown, RI (WLNE) - An attorney for former North Kingstown High School basketball coach Aaron Thomas released a statement adamantly denying "any unlawful conduct" by Thomas. The former coach is under investigation by the Rhode Island Attorney General's…
Police: Student Who Caused Lockdown at Coventry High School Faces Charges
Coventry, R.I. (WLNE) - Coventry Police announced late Tuesday that a student responsible for the lockdown at Coventry High School has been arrested. The student is charged with Disorderly Conduct. Coventry Police said the student made comments, which were…
