Local Reaction to U.S. Involvement in Syrian War
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com Accusations that the Syrian President has used chemical weapons on his own people are not going without notice. President Obama called i
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Central Falls Mayor Rivera delivers 2024 budget address
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Rivera proposed a budget for the 2024 fiscal year for the city. The $20,339,904 proposal addresses many of her administration's key priorities from affordable housing, to building the city's new community center, "El Centro."…
RI Foundation & McKee Administration award $5.4 million in COVID-19 aid to over 160 non-profits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Earlier this Thursday, the Rhode Island Foundation announced the awarding of $5.4 million in federal CARES act funding for COVID-19 relief to more than 160 non-profits around the state. These grants will cover housing, health services,…
Governor McKee, Rhode Island Foundation announce $4.5 million grants for Nonprofits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Foundation announced that nonprofits on the frontlines of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for $4.5 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funding. The grants will range from $25,000 to…
Patriots Dominate Eagles in Second Preseason Game
Cam Newton resumed his habit of tossing the ball to fans after New England scored touchdowns. It’s his way of showing appreciation to fans, especially after a season where…
Crews give up hope of finding survivors at collapse site
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Emergency workers gave up Wednesday on any hope of finding survivors in the collapsed Florida condo building, telling sobbing families that there was “no chance of life” in the rubble as crews shifted their efforts to…
Capitol rioters make questionable claims about police
PHOENIX (AP) — Joshua Matthew Black said in a YouTube video that he was protecting the officer at the U.S. Capitol who had been pepper sprayed and fallen to the ground as the crowd rushed the building entrance on Jan.…
Dozens still missing in Oregon as weather helps fire fight
Ellie Owens, 8, from Grants Pass, Ore., looks at fire damage Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, as destructive wildfires devastate the region in Talent, Ore. (AP Photo/Paula Bronstein) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A change in the weather — with winds easing…
New bill aims to prevent school shootings
The legislation creates teams in every school to assess threats and connect students with mental health resources.
R.I. State Troopers gearing up for Boston Marathon
By: Ross Perry Email: Rtperry@abc6.com Twitter: @RossTPerry SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island State Police troopers are swapping their work boots for running sneakers. "I did two 20 mile...
Easton PD seek missing man, last seen over a week ago
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 EASTON, M.A. (WLNE) — Easton Police are asking for help tracking down a man who was reported missing last week. According to police Gregory Gl...
