PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After a major, undercover drug bust in Kennedy Plaza was outlined by police Thursday, commuters hope this is the first of many improvements downtown. Mayor Brett Smiley…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- PVDFest released an interactive map alongside the event's full schedule of performers and vendors. The map and schedule for the event that takes place from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10 at 195 District Park can be…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police named 25 suspects after an undercover investigation into illegal drug sales at Kennedy Plaza. Police and Mayor Brett Smiley provided an update Thursday on a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department said an undercover operation led to multiple arrests in connection to illegal drug sales being made in Kennedy Plaza. According to police, the investigation was conducted over the past several months. Over…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island leaders cut the ribbon at the new Bally's Event Lawn in Providence on Wednesday. Gov. Dan McKee, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Mayor Brett Smiley, and Bally's representatives were in attendance at the opening ceremony.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police have blocked off several streets near city hall after a threat was made Tuesday afternoon. According to Mayor Brett Smiley's Press Secretary Josh Estrella, the office was made aware of a threat specific to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A homeless encampment on Charles Street in Providence was cleared on Monday. Protestors gathered near the site as those living at the encampment were asked…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence will order a homeless encampment located on Charles Street to be vacated Monday. Mayor Brett Smiley said that the city has "expressed our concern" for several months over the safety of individuals…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police are looking to recruit new officers for its 72nd police academy -- which was included in Mayor Brett Smiley's fiscal year 2024 budget. "I am excited to be taking this next step in improving…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In front of the victim's family, the Sterling Avenue fatal stabbing suspect appeared in front of a district court judge. Yomar Espada, 27, is charged with William Sarmiento's…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A month after Mayor Brett Smiley said he was considering a change to PVDFest, he now says that businesses in downtown can have a block party on the first day of the festival. Businesses can now…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Traffic changes are coming to Allens Avenue Monday as work begins to repair the Providence Hurricane Barrier. Earlier this month, Mayor Brett Smiley said he was investing $1.5 million to replace the underground hydraulics of the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roughly a year after partnering with Scout, Governor Dan McKee and the state of Rhode Island are terminating their contract with the Philadelphia-based company that planned to…
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- Heavy rain over Southern New England caused flooding throughout the area on Friday. Cars in Fall River had to drive through the parking lot of a shopping plaza…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Board of Licenses is forcing Legacy Lounge to close its doors for good after patrons were locked inside afterhours. Chairman of the board, Dylan Conley, confirmed…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley awarded grants to childcare facilities in Providence hit with ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic Thursday. Smiley announced the Early Learning Infrastructure Support Program grantees at the Beautiful Beginnings Care Center on Elmwood…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- An eviction hearing for Skyline at Waterplace LLC is scheduled for Monday. In April, the city of Providence filed a lawsuit against Skyline, claiming it violated its lease agreement. Skyline was accused of failing to maintain…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The arts and cultural organizations in Providence are getting $200,000 to help them recover from the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Brett Smiley said Wednesday several organizations, including WaterFire Providence, Trinity Repertory Company, the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police were stretched between three violent incidents on the night of the Fourth of July. Police told ABC 6 News they are investigating a homicide at…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Summer is here, and Providence is making sure residents stay cool during the heat. Mayor Brett Smiley said Wednesday that splash pads have now officially reopened, and pools will open on July 3. They will, however,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council voted to approve a 25-year lease for between the city and a local public charter school. In an eight-to-five vote, councilors approved Mayor Brett Smiley entering a new agreement with Achievement First…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State officials gathered with students, teachers, and other community members Wednesday to celebrate the opening of Hope High School’s newly redesigned auditorium. The ribbon cutting was attended by Gov. Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Brett…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence will host an open house on its comprehensive plan update process on Thursday. The Providence Comprehensive Plan Open House will begin at 6 p.m. at the Providence Career and Technical Academy. Press…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's 47th annual PrideFest kicked off Saturday at the new Providence Innovation District Park. Mayor Brett Smiley was in attendance to give remarks at the celebration, which included more than 250 nonprofit organizations, businesses, and…
