Providence mayor announces permanent changes to South Water Street
PROVIDENCE. R.I (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced permanent changes Wednesday to the two-way bike lanes on South Water Street. The city will move the…
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Half Marathon for firefighter looking to help runners after Providence Marathon cancellation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Marathon and Half Marathon have been canceled, largely due to the closure of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. Providence's Mayor Brett Smiley said the…
Roger Williams Park Zoo celebrates opening of new red panda habitat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roger Williams Park Zoo will be holding a "bamboo cutting" for its new red panda habitat. The state-of-the-art sanctuary was designed for optimal comfort for inhabitants Kendji and Zan, and a fun and educational experience for…
Noise-monitoring camera legislation proposed for Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The judiciary committee will begin discussions on a proposal backed by Providence Mayor Brett Smiley last week: noise monitoring cameras. If approved, traffic cameras…
New law will require Providence-owned buildings to be carbon neutral by 2040
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will sign a law that will require all city-owned buildings in the capital city to…
Providence to require city buildings be carbon neutral by 2040
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is set to sign a law requiring all city buildings to become carbon natural by 2040. Smiley will join city officials on Tuesday to officially sign the Energy Efficiency and Carbon Neutral…
Flood watch in effect for Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley said that a flood watch in in effect for the City of Providence due to expected heavy rain. Smiley said that residents should take precautions, especially in flood-prone areas, like clearing storm drains,…
Providence proposes noise monitoring cameras
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley is proposing that noise monitoring cameras be installed within the city's limits. According to Spokesperson of the Mayor Smiley's office Josh Estrella, excessive noise is one of the top complaints reported. The noise…
Providence looks to make its roads safer for all pedestrians
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence is looking to make its roads safer for pedestrians. This initiative, called Vision Zero, comes amid multiple occurrences of hit-and-run…
Providence lifts snow-emergency parking ban
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence lifted its citywide snow-emergency parking ban at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Mayor Brett Smiley implemented the parking ban in advance of Tuesday's winter storm to expedite cleanup efforts. Officials remind property owners that they are…
Residents not confident with state leadership amid Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders said they are worried about state leadership when it comes to handling the Washington Bridge's partial closure. "It's…
Judge Frank Caprio to be inducted into Providence MLK Jr. Hall of Fame
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley will be inducting Chief Judge Frank Caprio, alongside Derek Earl Hazard Jr. and Helen Baskerville-Dukes, into the city's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame. Smiley said the inductees were nominated…
Providence police name new commander
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor P. Brett Smiley and Providence Police Chief Colonel Oscar L. Perez announced Tuesday the promotion of Timothy O'Hara to Commander of the Providence Police Department. O'Hara is a 28-year veteran of the Providence Police…
Southern New England braces for heavy rain, winds following weekend snow
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Southern New England is bracing for heavy wind and rain Tuesday following the weekend snowstorm. Rhode Island Energy said the storm may cause damage to the electrical system, with winds of over 60 miles per hour…
Rhode Island digs out of weekend storm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Those heading back to work and school on Monday were advised to be cautious of icy conditions on the roads. As cleanup begins from the…
Providence takes extra precautions during first snow of the season
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley said that the capitol city was well equipped for its first official snowfall of the season. More than 85 trucks were ready to plow and salt the roads within the city limits. Smiley…
City of Providence feels confident in preparation ahead of winter storm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Snow plows formed a long line in Providence to load up their vehicles with salt ahead of the big storm. "The thing is this…
Providence gears up for New Year's Eve celebration
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence is gearing up for a free citywide New Year's Eve celebration. "Our community needs opportunities to come together. This is a family-friendly event, the people have been walking through here all day while we were…
Students decorate doors in honor of officer killed by drunk driver
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Broad Rock Middle School students learned about the importance of sober driving by honoring former Jamestown police Ffficer Ryan…
Advocates gather in Providence protesting evictions, demanding rent freeze
PROVDIENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Housing advocates gathering outside of eviction court in Providence Wednesday evening, calling on the city of Providence to freeze rents as housing costs continue…
State, federal officials attend ceremonial swearing-in of Rep. Gabe Amo
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State and local officials joined together at the U.S. District Court in Providence to ceremonially swear-in Congressman Gabe Amo Sunday. Attendants included Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Seth Magaziner, and Mayor Brett Smiley as…
Travelers frustrated with gridlock conditions all across the city
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday morning was a mess for drivers. Providence was in a gridlock and people were not happy. "It is really pitiful knowing that this was going to be an issue that they would allow people to…
Navy midshipmen arrive in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of midshipmen arrived in Providence Friday afternoon, getting ready for the first ever Army-Navy game in New England. It's clear that everyone's excited for the game,…
Providence cuts the ribbon on new elementary school
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State and local leaders cut the ribbon on a new school in Providence on Friday. Gov. Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Brett Smiley, Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, and other officials joined community partners and teachers,…
