PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Maj. Kevin Lanni has been named Providence's next deputy chief. "Kevin Lanni is an incredible leader with decades of experience serving within our community, which is why I am excited to work with him in his…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A community satisfaction survey was launched by the Mayor of Providence Wednesday for residents, business owners, and community members to share their satisfaction with city services. It was launched in an attempt to improve the local…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Fire Department is now under official fire chief leadership for the first time in nearly eight years. Mayor Brett Smiley appointed Derek Silva as the next chief, who was sworn in on Monday at…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has named Oscar Perez as the city's 38th police chief Friday-- the first minority leader of the department. Perez will be replacing Col. Hugh…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino has expressed interest in purchasing the Providence Christopher Columbus statue. In a statement, Paolino said he is looking to partner with a local Italian American organization or the Rhode Island School…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The final three candidates for Providence's police chief shared their visions, goals, and hurdles at a community forum Wednesday. Acting Chief Oscar Perez, Maj. David Lapatin, and Maj. Kevin…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced Tuesday the top three finalists for the next police chief for the capital city. Smiley said the three candidates: Maj. Kevin Lanni, Maj. David Lapatin, and Acting Chief Oscar Perez will…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The city of Providence is expanding homeless shelter capacity ahead of the bitter cold this weekend. Mayor Brett Smiley said Crossroads Rhode Island, Providence Rescue Mission, and Emmanuel House will expand capacity Friday morning. That's in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department is honoring Col. Hugh Clements Friday afternoon after he decided to leave Providence Public Safety after almost 40 years. A ceremonial walkout is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the Providence Public Safety…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements will be heading to the United States Department of Justice, after deciding to leave Providence Public Safety. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday Clements will serve as the new director of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Fire Department has been without a chief since 2015, and now that Mayor Brett Smiley has taken office, a new chief…
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor-elect Brett Smiley announced who will join his leadership team Monday. According to a news release, the following appointments have been made: Chief Operating Officer -- Courtney Hawkins Chief of Staff -- Emily Ward Crowell Director…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials in Providence recently approved a $10 million budget plan for the city's reparations program, but some are wondering who might end up benefiting from it. Like other communities across the country did in the wake…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden made multiple stops across Rhode Island Wednesday to support Democrats on the ballot -- with midterm elections less than two weeks away. After flying into…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday's primary will determine who becomes the next mayor of Providence. Democratic candidates Gonzalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune, and Brett Smiley are running for the seat. Incumbent Mayor Jorge Elorza will not be running for re-election because…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Voters in Rhode Island will be able to make their primary selections Tuesday. Polls across the Ocean State opened as early as 7 a.m. Some key races that we’ve been keeping an eye on at ABC…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders looking cast an early vote for the state's primary election will have to do so Monday. The deadline for early voting is slated for 4 p.m. as primary election day looms. Voters looking to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune slammed the Providence Journal for choosing a "racist" picture of her, unlike her male opponents, in a recent publication. Minority leaders in Rhode Island said…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune on Tuesday accused the Providence Journal of racist journalism. The journal published an article in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I.(WLNE) -- As Providence Public School District begins another school year, mayoral candidates say its teacher shortage is one of the major issues the city faces. According to the district, 101 of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence mayoral candidates are slated to participate in a community forum Monday. Gonazalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune, and Brett Smiley will all take part in the event starting at…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Democratic candidates in the Providence mayoral race will participate in a debate Tuesday. Gonzalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune, and Brett Smiley will all answer questions and present their views on the city's future. Tuesday's debate is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thousands came to Providence Sunday in celebration of New England's largest Dominican Festival. Celebrations kicked off with a parade at 10 a.m. at the corner of Broad Street…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As the deadline to officially file a declaration of candidacy approaches, multiple candidates who already announced their run are taking the next step to appear on the primary and General Election ballots this fall. Gov. Dan…
