Newly-appointed judge surprised by nephew visiting from Army deployment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee on Friday was joined by other state officials in the swearing-in of five new judges. The five judges included Christopher K. Smith,…
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WaterFire Providence announces 2023 season
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- WaterFire Providence announced their 2023 season on Wednesday, including seven full lightings and five partial lightings. The season began with a pre-season lighting on April 1, with help from the United…
South Kingstown recognizes recipients on National Medal of Honor day
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The town of South Kingstown shared their gratitude for local recipients of the Medal of Honor on National Medal of Honor day Saturday. The ceremony began with a bagpipe prelude and featured speakers including Town…
Rhode Island invests in multilingual learners across 10 school districts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Wednesday that the state is investing in multilingual learners across 10 school districts. McKee said the Department of Education awarded $322,899 to the following educational agencies: International Charter School, $18,141 Johnston Public…
Rhode Island housing secretary resigns after just over 1 year on the job
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Housing Secretary Josh Saal has resigned from his position. Gov. Dan McKee confirmed he accepted the resignation Wednesday and it will take effect Jan.…
Cranston Street Armory warming center to be operated by Amos House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the Amos House has been given approval to operate the Cranston Street Armory warming station. The approval came after the Rhode Island National…
Rhode Island ACLU cites 'serious legal and policy concerns' over notices issued to State House encampment
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is calling on the Governor McKee to "rescind a notice requiring all persons currently camping in front of the State House to vacate their property by 9 AM…
'Superman' building will illuminate Providence this holiday season
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The iconic "Superman" building will illuminate this holiday season in Providence. High Rock Development, who's redeveloping the iconic building, said the building's exterior will be lit throughout December. David Sweetser, principal of High Rock Development, said…
Amid holiday weekend, Federal Hill business owners struggle to find staff
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --The Federal Hill Columbus Day Festival is an iconic tradition that Rhode Islanders know and love. While the 30th annual festival brings traction to the hill, businesses are feeling the…
Rhode Island to consider fast-tracking marijuana expungement process
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After President Joe Biden pardoned thousands convicted of federal marijuana charges Thursday, Rhode Island may consider fast tracking their expungement process. Gov. Dan McKee's office sent a statement to…
RICAS scores will be released in mid-November after election
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mid-November is the expected time frame for the release of the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) scores, the standardized test that measures every Rhode students academic performance. However, some believe that being in an election year,…
Rhode Island takes next step to fund abortions for state employees, Medicaid recipients
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee on Friday said the state is moving forward in the effort to approve funding for the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. Matthew Sheaff, McKee's senior communication advisor, said the Department of Administration and…
Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates react to Roe v. Wade decision
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates responded to the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade by the US Supreme Court Friday. All Democratic candidates slammed the decision with all saying they support the Equality in Abortion Coverage…
Dr. Utpala Bandy named interim director of Rhode Island Department of Health
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced Thursday the newest interim director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. Dr. Utpala Bandy will take over for Dr. James McDonald. McDonald said he would be stepping down earlier this month,…
Pryor to step down as RI Commerce Secretary Tuesday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pyror is stepping down from the position Tuesday. Pryor, who previously announced he was leaving the post to run for general treasurer, officially offered his resignation date of June 21…
CCRI graduates walk the stage for first time in 3 years
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) -- For the first time since the start of the pandemic, over 1200 graduates from the Community College of Rhode Island will walk the stage to…
Dennis J. Duffy appointed Chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee has announced Dennis J. Duffy as the next Chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education. Duffy is a graduate of URI and Columbia University Law School, also an adjunct professor at Boston College Law…
RI State Police Col. James Manni appointed town manager of South Kingstown
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police Col. James Manni has been appointed town manager of South Kingstown. The unanimous vote was casted Monday night at a Town Council meeting. Manni will begin his term on May 2.…
Parents speak ahead of Providence School Board meeting on mask mandates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Parents, teachers, and community leaders spoke in front of the Providence School Board Wednesday evening-- all in favor of the removal of the mask mandate in the school district. Only…
New license plates coming to the Ocean State in 2022
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- New license plates are expected to appear on cars around the Ocean State later this year. The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles, alongside Governor McKee, unveiled the finalists of its license plate design contest on Monday. Rhode…
$695 million grant funding available for clean drinking water projects in Rhode Island
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, Lieutenant Governor Matos, Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank CEO Jeffrey Diehl joined together today to tour a new Woonsocket drinking water treatment facility and highlight the $695 million funding available to…
Former Representative Maria Cimini appointed to Office of Health Aging
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Former State Representative Maria E. Cimini has been appointed as Director of the Office of Healthy Aging by Governor McKee. The District 7 Representative worked in the State House from 2011 to 2014 before serving as Associate…
R.I. Senate Republicans propose gas tax relief
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As gas prices continue to soar, could relief be on the horizon? That's the question lawmakers in Rhode Island are considering. Senate Republicans are now proposing a suspension to the state gas tax in 2022, which…
Sources: Colonel James Manni expected to leave State Police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Sources close to the situation tell ABC6 there are talks of Colonel James Manni leaving his post at State Police. Governor McKee told reporters Monday that more information about Manni's future will be released soon. Check back…
