Even with accolades and interview requests pouring in on a daily basis, Vladine Biosse – dubbed affectionately as "Mr. Providence" in his native Rhode Island – remains as humble as ever as he pr
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Residents, lawmakers and environmental groups opposed to the expansion of a Rhode Island business that recycles construction debris are urging the state to block the landfil
The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued a recall for all baked goods sold at DeFusco's Bakery in Cranston or Johnston.
A Rhode Island State Rep has introduced a bill that would let drivers skip the long lines at the DMV for license renewals.
James Delroy scored 17 points and had five blocks to lead Rhode Island over Saint Louis 70-61 on Tuesday night in the first round of the Atlantic 10 tournament.
The University of Rhode Island's Delroy James has been named to the 2010-2011 Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team. The senior forward averaged 17.6 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game, and had
Bryant University freshman forward Alex Francis (Harlem, N.Y.) was rewarded for one of the most impressive rookie seasons in school history, becoming the men's basketball program's first-ever Nor
UPDATED: Rhode Island Hospital has confirmed to ABC6 News that the victim in this weekend's crash in East providence has died from his injuries. The driver, identified as 28 year-old Robert 'Rob' Debonis, was unresponsive at the scene of the…
P-BRUINS CLIP FALCONS AT THE DUNK McGrattan Doubles Points in 2-1 Win Over Springfield Providence, RI – Brian McGrattan doubled his year-to-date point totals, tallying a goal and an assist, en route to earning first star honors as the…
BRYANT UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL SIGNS 25 STUDENT-ATHLETES TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football coach Marty Fine is pleased to announce the signing of 25 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in…
ABC 6's "Operation Warm Home" is prompting officials at the George Wiley Center to hold an "action" at Rhode Island's Office Of Energy Resouces on Monday. The George Wiley Center helps people who need heating assistance. A series of reports…
P-BRUINS EDGE MONARCHS 2-1 IN SHOOTOUT Nolan Schaefer Makes 41 Saves as P-Bruins Return to .500 Providence, RI – Trent Whitfield scored the game-winning goal in the shootout to propel the Providence Bruins past the Manchester Monarchs 2-1 at…
Andre Agassi to be Inducted to International Tennis Hall of Fame The eight-time Grand Slam champion will be inducted on July 9, 2011. NEWPORT, R.I., USA, January 20, 2010 - Andre Agassi, a former world No. 1 and…
ANDRADE IMPESSES IN ESPN'S "FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS" 2011 SEASON DEBUT DEMETRIUS ANDRADE Providence, Rhode Island's, Demetrius Andrade improved to a perfect (12-0, 8KO's) scoring a dominate eight round decision over tough as nails Alberto Herrera (7-2-1, 5KO's) at the Cox Pavilion…
PRINCETON, N.J. -- After winning the 2010 Ivy League football title with a second-straight perfect Ivy record, it was no surprise that Penn paced this year's All-Ivy selections with nine first-team selections and 21 overall All-Ivy recognitions.Much of the Penn's…
Worcester, Mass. – The Rhode Island College interior combination of Mike Akinrola (Woonsocket, R.I.) and Ashton Watkins (Providence, R.I.) scored 27 points on 12-for-19 shooting and the visiting Anchormen came away with a 63-49 win over Clark University in non-league…
In the midst of the campaign for Rhode Island governor, Democrat Frank Caprio snuck one of his opponents, Moderate Party candidate Ken Block, in to meet former President Bill Clinton, Block said in a Facebook posting Thursday. Block posted a…
Independent candidate Lincoln Chafee is now Rhode Island's Governor-elect, having defeated six other opponents, including Republican John Robitaille, and Democrat Frank Caprio. Chafee finished the night with 36% of the vote, with an approximate 8,000 vote lead of John Robitaille,…
A new study by Brown University finds the rate at which lead poisoning has struck young Rhode Island children depends heavily on where they live. The study used data from across the state between 1993 and 2005. The Brown study…
KINGSTON, R.I. -- Akeem Richmond led four players in double figures as Rhode Island cruised to an 89-50 win over Concordia (Que.) in the first of two exhibition tuneups. Ryan Brooks added 15 points, five rebounds and two blocked shots…
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - WLNE/ABC6 will produce its last Vote 2010 broadcast debate with seven candidates for Rhode Island Governor facing- off this Wednesday evening live from the Grand Hall of Bryant University's Bello Center for Technology. The debate will be…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Democratic candidate for governor of Rhode Island is reacting angrily to news that he won't be getting the endorsement of President Obama. Obama is scheduled to visit Rhode Island on Monday, but according to The…
Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd. Leading up to Election Day ABC6 News ran a series of debates to give you, the voter, all the information you need to help make your decision. Earlier this year, we ran a series…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - All four major candidates for governor are promising to do something about a problem that has frustrated Rhode Islanders for years - hours-long waits at the Division of Motor Vehicles. The Providence Journal reports that waits…
