Sandy Prompts Mandatory Evacuations in Westerly
By: Melissa Toupin mtoupin@abc6.com Folks living in low-lying areas across Massachusetts and Rhode Island are being told to pack up and leave their homes, some under mandatory evacuations. For others
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State leaders call Sandy first real test of hurricane barrier
Andrea Medeiros amedeiros@abc6.com The combination of the storm surge and waves is expected to cause some of the highest water levels ever in Rhode Island. Governor Chafee said it'll be the first real
Black Bear spotted in Cranston neighborhood
By John Guice It's the talk of Rhode Island, a black bear has been seen in half dozen neighborhoods in Cranston. The bear was caught on camera by DEM in a parking lot on Pontiac avenue. This
Bulldogs Fall To 0-5 Despite Harris' Big Day
Junior wide receiver Jordan Harris (Lincoln University, Pa.) caught nine passes for 201 yards but the Bryant University football team couldn't catch Wagner in the second half, falling 31-21 on Saturda
Brown Dominates Georgetown, 37-10
Brown returned to the D.C. area for the first time since 2005 and turned in a dominant performance in all facets of the game – offense, defense and special teams - to earn a 37-10 win over Georgetown
Truck driver seriously hurt in E.P. Crash
Andrea Medeiros amedeiros@abc6.com A truck driver hit a utility pole and cracked it in half, Sunday, taking the wires down with it, and putting a family of five in danger. The family was on their way
Too Many Employees May Have Sunk 38 Studios
by Mark Curtismcurtis@abc6.com Documents released from the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation on 38 studios, as well as an unflattering Boston Magazine article....are painting an eve
Moviegoers react to Colorado shooting
By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com The mass shooting at a Colorado movie theatre has many people questioning their own safety. The Dark Knight Rises is highly anticipated Summer blockbuster, many
Moviegoers react to Colorado shooting
By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com The mass shooting at a Colorado movie theatre has many people questioning their own safety. The Dark Knight Rises is highly anticipated Summer blockbuster, many
ABC-6 Reporter Mark Curtis: "The Sunday Political Brunch" June 24, 2012
"The Sunday Political Brunch" -- June 24, 2012 (Providence, Rhode Island) – It looks like the Vice Presidential picture is becoming clearer for Republicans.
Gas price wars in Cranston
Gas prices dropped for the ninth straight week in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, but for some that's still not low enough. In Cranston, there's a battle going on over who has the lowest prices. We're
RI Assembly Adjourns without Woonsocket Tax
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island lawmakers have ended their annual session without approving a tax increase for Woonsocket.
Jennifer Capriati Elected to Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport
American tennis star and former world No. 1 Jennifer Capriati has been elected to receive the highest honor in the sport of tennis- induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Agreement Made to Bring Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to RI
After months of blocking any so called "compassion centers" from opening, the governor and legislative leaders, have reached a compromise to open them up.
RIC Beats Bates to Remain Perfect at Home
Senior center Mike Akinrola (Woonsocket, RI) tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds to help guide the Rhode Island College men's basketball team past Bates College, 77-61, on Thursday night at The Murr
Unemployment Lowest Since 2009, A Lot Still Needs To Be Done
The national unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest point in more than two and a half years. The Department of Labor says the rate fell to 8.6 percent, the lowest since March
Providence's 11th homicide victim identified
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Providence police have identified a 21-year-old woman fatally shot as she drove on a South Providence street on Saturday. A police spokeswoman said Monday that Esscenc
RI Supreme Court declines to hear pension case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's Supreme Court is declining to hear an appeal from state officials who sought to reverse a lower-court ruling that public pensions amount to a contract and canno
Teen struck by car in Johnston
JOHNSTON, RI-- A pedestrian wearing dark clothing was struck by a car while walking with three friends on Tuesday night.Police say a 17-year-old male was struck by a Jeep Liberty at 7:45p.m. while at
Thousands Rally Against Pension Plan
Days before a vote on Rhode Island's pension overhaul, a throng of union workers gathered at the state house for a rally Tuesday. If this plan passes, it could drastically change their lives. We've
Father Accused of Drunk Driving with Children
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) - A Rhode Island man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel while parked in the high-speed lane of a Massachusetts highway, with a beer bottle be
RI Judge Hands Unions a Victory in Pension Suit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - In a key victory for unions and public workers, a Rhode Island judge has ruled that pension benefits amount to an implied contract between the state and its employees.
Sam Querrey To Play At Hall of Fame Tennis Championships
Popular American ATP World Tour star Sam Querrey has committed to compete in the Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, which will be hosted July 4 - 10, 2011 on the grass courts of the I
RI House Passes Civil Unions Bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation allowing gay couples to enter into civil unions after a last-ditch effort to revive gay m
