Rhode Island minimum wage hike to take effect New Year's Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island minimum wage will be climbing in the new year and again in 2027. The state's minimum wage…
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2 killed, 9 injured in shooting at Brown University
Original story from Sat, Dec. 13 appears below: PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Police are currently responding to an active shooter situation at Brown University. Mayor Brett Smiley said that two people were dead and eight were in critical condition, but…
Cumberland cuts ribbon on new community learning center
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials cut the ribbon on Rhode Island's first community learning center Friday morning. The new center is located in the Amaral Building in…
Washington Bridge demolition completed 'ahead of schedule'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that the demolition of the old Washington Bridge was completed ahead of schedule. McKee said that the project took precautions to catch debris and monitor noise, dust, and vibration levels to minimize…
Activist group to call for virtual court hearings due to reported courthouse ICE arrests
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A group called the Deportation Defense Line is calling on the Rhode Island Supreme Court and Governor…
Oversight committee session to address withheld 2024 forensic report on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state senators and representatives will meet in a State House joint oversight committee session Thursday at 2…
Parades and honorary events to mark Veterans Day throughout RI and Mass.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- There will be Veterans Day celebrations throughout the southern New England region Tuesday, honoring the men and women who…
$7.5 million renovations for Florence Gray Center to begin in Newport
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…
Cities and towns throughout RI and Mass. seeking donations in face of SNAP pause
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local officials and food banks are gearing up to help residents who will be affected by the…
Two local Jewish groups to address reported Smithfield High School anti-Semitic hazing incident
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center will hold a press…
RI GOP asking for resident input for upcoming Washington Bridge oversight hearing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Republican leaders are asking for public input ahead of an upcoming oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge…
Lincoln to break ground on apartment complex at former dying, bleaching plant
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The vacant Sayles Company Dye House will find new use as an affordable housing complex with Rhode Island officials…
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…
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…
