Authorities investigating homicide in New Bedford
Multiple agencies are investigating a homicide on Shawmut Avenue in New Bedford early Sunday morning.
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RI's first 24/7 facility to help with mental health and substance use issues to open
Rhode Island's first triage and call center for those suffering from mental health issues and substance abuse disorders is set to open next week.
UPDATE: Second suspect arrested in Pawtucket shooting
One of the two suspects in a Saturday night shooting has been arrested in Pawtucket.
1 dead, another injured after crash on I-95 South
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) - State Police confirm that one person is dead following a serious crash on 95 South Friday night. The crash happened at around
Mayor Fung's press secretary resigns amid controversy
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Press Secretary for gubernatorial candidate Mayor Fung, has resigned amid the surfacing of controversial tweets. According to the
HealthSourceRI open enrollment begins Thursday
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Open enrollment for the 2019 HealthSourceRI plan begins this Thursday, November 1st and ends December 23rd. To learn more click here, where you'll be
After bomb scares, Langevin, Cicilline criticize Pres. Trump's rhetoric
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As authorities investigate who sent pipe-bomb-like devices to Democrats including former President Obama, Vice President Biden and Hillary Clinton, other Democrats like Rhod
FDA approves first new flu treatment in nearly 20 years
Approved by the FDA Wednesday, the single-dose, oral prescription drug is called Xofluza. It's the first medicine of its kind to be approved in nearly 20 years.
Woonsocket student arrested for gun, ammunition possession
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) - A 14 year old was arrested in Woonsocket for bringing a gun to the high school. A member of the school's administration tip
Feds approve Providence natural gas plant construction
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Federal regulators have given their stamp of approval to a $180 million liquefied natural gas processing facility at Fields Point in Providence. National Grid will build the
Providence teacher receives $25K educator award
A Rhode Island elementary school teacher has received a $25,000 award for her efforts in the classroom.
Convicted child rapist will move to RI, state can't release his address
A convicted child rapist has moved to Rhode Island and the Department of Corrections says his address will not be on the state’s sex offender registry.
Dogs evacuated due to Hurricane Michael arrive in RI
Brisket, Zeppelin, and Mandie are just a few of the ten dogs calling the Potter League in Middletown home - for now. "They were in a shelter in Birmingham, Alabama,” says Executive Director Brad
Poll: RIers split on banning semi-automatic rifles
Gun control is a polarizing issue in Rhode Island.
ABC6/The Public's Radio/ProJo poll shows $250 million school bond likely to pass
The future of schools in Rhode Island will be decided on by voters in less than a month. It's all but certain to pass. Our polling shows the $250-million bond for school improvements is a home run wit
Coventry PD finds second neglected dog
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) – Coventry Police have located a second neglected dog believed to be connected to another malnourished dog found over the weekend.
Pawtucket mill fire reignites; officials investigate possible link to meth lab
Two people were arrested in Pawtucket Thursday night as a fire tore through an abandoned mill building.
Fung announces plan to improve school safety
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Allan Fung has announced his plan to improve safety in Rhode sland schools. Fung said as
Nature Cruises presented by Save the Bay return for Fall
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 WESTERLY, RI (WLNE) – Save the Bay has announced the need to know information for their Nature Cruise, that can be enjoyed throughout the fall
Hundreds renew vows at annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
Hundreds of couples filled the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence Sunday afternoon to renew their vows at the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass.
Backlash after North Smithfield's 'No Nike' Resolution
Less than 24 hours after the North Smithfield Town Council voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution that discourages town departments from doing business with Nike, many came out to the small town to protes
Cape leaders look for solution to increased shark sightings
CAPE COD, M.A. (WLNE) -- We've seen them through out the summer; Video after video of shark encounters off the Massachusetts and Rhode Island coasts.
'No Nike' resolution passes in North Smithfield
A divisive resolution that would ask town departments in North Smithfield to refrain from buying Nike products passed the town council in a three to two vote Monday evening. The resolution was introdu
Bristol Post Office renamed in fallen soldier's honor
The United States Post Office in Bristol will now take on the name First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Post Office, in honor of the Bristol native who died in the line of duty in 2015.
