PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - State leaders called for safe celebrations this holiday weekend during Thursday's COVID-19 briefing, and also announced the opening of three regional clinics and additional appointment slots as vaccine…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The state unveiled a ramped-up vaccination eligibility timeline at Thursday's COVID-19 briefing and shared details about new state-run…
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – A bill called the Act on Climate passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Tuesday, moving one step closer to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Commerce Secretary, Stefan Pryor announced the loosening of multiple restrictions, including increased capacity to houses of worship during Friday's coronavirus briefing. And many small businesses and restaurants say this is a big, and important step in…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) - As part of the Covid-19 restrictions that will be lifted on Friday, gyms will be able to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Vaccine Subcommittee unanimously approved the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the state. This means as soon as the state receives doses, they can go…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- A woman has started a petition that is starting to get quite a few signatures. Alda Cordeiro is collecting signatures to persuade the state to have…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced the next steps in the state's vaccination rollout at Thursday's briefing and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Brett Smiley, Director of the Department of Administration, announced his resignation on Wednesday. In a letter to colleagues, Smiley said he decided to leave the state service once the governor is confirmed, so he can focus…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - We are learning tonight that President-Elect Joe Biden has picked Governor Raimondo to be his Commerce Secretary. There has not been any comment from the Governor's office. Lieutenant Governor McKee's Office has directed all inquires to…
WOONSOCKET, R.I (WLNE) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island will join Lieutenant Governor McKee, and Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt for the launch of construction at the future clubhouse location. Once complete the BGCNRI's new clubhouse will…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Lt. Governor McKee was joined by Governor Raimondo and other military officials on Monday to honor the state's fallen soldiers during a virtual wreath-laying ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Garen of Heroes, which is…
Up until this afternoon, there was no memorial in the state to honor the thousands that have served in the Air Force.
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- A big renovation will begin at the Florence Gray Center in Newport at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning with Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee in attendance. The $7.5 million project will add a Community Learning Center to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local officials and food banks are gearing up to help residents who will be affected by the…
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center will hold a press…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Republican leaders are asking for public input ahead of an upcoming oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge…
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The vacant Sayles Company Dye House will find new use as an affordable housing complex with Rhode Island officials…
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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today marks 24 years since the September 11th terror attacks. Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes, and flew in…
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…
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, 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, R.I. (WLNE) -- The annual Labor Day commemoration of the 1934 Saylesville Massacre returned to Central Falls on Monday. The event observes…
