Exeter set to unveil public housing solar power installation
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- This morning, Exeter will be home to a first of its kind model for powering public housing. Today, a 6.5 megawatt solar…
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9/11 remembered 24 years later in NYC, Rhode Island and throughout the US
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today marks 24 years since the September 11th terror attacks. Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes, and flew in…
Rhode Island, Massachusetts officials respond to shooting death of Charlie Kirk
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island and Massachusetts officials have responded to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Governor Dan McKee (D-RI) shared the following statement: "Political violence is unacceptable. The attack on Charlie…
Rhode Island recognizes 988 Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee joined state leaders at the Rhode Island State House on Monday to recognize 988 Day. The crisis hotline connects people going through a…
Providence schools tout drop in chronic absenteeism
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Education leaders in Providence are celebrating a win as Providence Public Schools said they lead the state in battling chronic absenteeism. In a release,…
Central Falls hosts annual Labor Day commemoration of 1934 Saylesville Massacre
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- The annual Labor Day commemoration of the 1934 Saylesville Massacre returned to Central Falls on Monday. The event observes…
RIPTA board approves new budget proposal, includes limited service reductions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's board of directors has approved a new budget proposal amid an ongoing budget deficit. The…
Part-time Westerly resident Taylor Swift engaged to Travis Kelce
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to tie the knot. Swift announced the couple's engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday. The pop star and NFL star have been dating for around two years. Swift owns…
Narcan required in all Rhode Island college dorms starting in September
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Starting September 1, opioid overdose prevention must be available in dorms at all Rhode Island colleges and universities. State lawmakers passed a law earlier this year requiring naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, in all higher education…
Providence mourns the passing of beloved Judge Frank Caprio at age 88
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- America's nicest judge died Wednesday, after what the family called a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The…
Former Judge Frank Caprio dies at 88
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Beloved former Judge Frank Caprio has died at 88 years old, a spokesperson for Caprio posted to social media Wednesday afternoon. The spokesperson said Caprio "passed away peacefully" after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. In…
Former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld dies at 76 years old
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld has died at the age of 76. He was the grandson of Henry Hassenfeld, one of…
Local fireworks shows slated for tonight, Bristol set to kick off 240th 4th of July Celebration
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Happy 4th of July! We've been keeping you updated throughout this week on the various…
Local officials react to passage of Trump tax bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local officials have been releasing their reactions to the passage of President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed said the bill was a "bad deal" for constituents: Republicans knew this bill…
Extreme heat warning issued for Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency said that the National Weather Service Boston issued an extreme heat warning for Rhode Island on Sunday. The warning will be in effect until 8 p.m. on June 24. The…
Rhode Island General Assembly passes assault weapons ban
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation that bans the sale and ownership of certain "military-style weapons" in the state. The bill was voted on by both the Senate and House of Representatives Friday. The legislation…
Local officials react to shooting death of former Minnesota state legislator
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local officials have made statements in reaction to the shooting deaths of Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota House Speaker, and her spouse as well as the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Gov. Dan…
Sakonnet River Bridge to be renamed to honor Tiverton resident killed in Iraq War
TIVERTON, R.I. (WLNE)-- The Sakonnet River Bridge, which carries Route 24 from Tiverton to Portsmouth, will officially be rededicated as the "Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet River Bridge" in a ceremony on Wednesday. Potts grew up in Tiverton, and was…
Rhode Island receives final confirmation for $251 million grant for '15 Bridges' project
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee said the state of Rhode Island has received "final confirmation" that U.S. Department of Transportation authorized the $251 million grant for the "15 Bridges" project. The project will remove 15 bridges along the Interstate…
15-year-old dead, several seriously injured after partial building collapse in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) -- A 15-year-old girl was killed and several others were badly hurt in Portsmouth after a partial building collapse Saturday. A…
Rhode Island assault weapon ban bill up for committee vote
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's controversial assault weapons ban is up for a vote in committee Tuesday afternoon. The bill, ushered in by Governor Dan McKee, contains a controversial budget amendment. Gun rights advocates said the language of the…
Rhode Island to officially celebrate the beginning of Pride Month
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)-- Political leaders in Rhode Island are marking the start of Pride Month with a ceremony on Tuesday morning. Governor Dan McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, along with community members and other elected officials, will gather at…
Central Falls Mayor Rivera, Cicilline to attend gun safety event
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera will be in providence for the Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund. They will also discuss passing Governor Dan McKee's proposed assault weapons ban. Former Providence mayor and congressman David Cicilline…
51st annual Memorial Day ceremony in Exeter honors fallen soldiers
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- State officials, Veterans, and Gold Star family members gathered at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday for the 51st Annual Memorial…
