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…
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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…
Rhode Island honors sacrifices of those we lost on Memorial Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday, state and local leaders across southern New England are gathering to honor and remember those lost this Memorial Day.…
Rhode Island officials react to Biden cancer diagnosis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials in Rhode Island have released statements in reaction to the news of former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. Gov. Dan McKee said that he and his wife were sending "strength and support" to the former…
State Police 100th anniversary ceremony remembers lost troopers
SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officers and their families gathered at Rhode Island State Police Headquarters to pay their respects to those that came before them as part of the…
Rhode Island Senate will not vote on resolution to block salary increases for cabinet members
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- President of the Senate Valerie Lawson said that the Rhode Island Senate will not consider a joint resolution passed by the House of Representatives that would deny raises to executive department directors. Lawson said that the…
Renovated International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum Opened
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today reopened its Museum following a multimillion-dollar renovation and unveiled a new symbol to define Hall of Fame membership for years…
School cell phone ban, Freedom to Read Act pass RI senate, head to house
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Changes could be coming to your child's classroom as the state senate has moved to curb distractions in…
Rhode Island Senate to vote on school cell phone ban bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Senate will vote Tuesday on a bill that could ban cell phones and electronics in the classroom.…
RI Healthy Aging report released; Providence, Newport among healthiest communities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The RI Healthy Aging Data report was just released this week and is now available. Each year, health experts review and…
Healthcare workers rally at Rhode Island State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A coalition of union healthcare workers, elected officials, and members of the community rallied at the Rhode Island State House Saturday to demand the state protect healthcare workers and access. Organizers with 1199 SEIU New England…
Pawtucket, Providence to observe 110th anniversary of Armenian genocide
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thursday marks a solemn anniversary for members of the Armenian community. On this day 110 years ago, Armenian intellectuals were deported from…
Rhode Island Politicians react to the death of Senate President Ruggerio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Politicians are reacting to the news of Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio’s passing. Senate President Ruggerio’s office confirmed his passing on Monday morning. This comes just days after he was admitted to…
Providence math camps help students build confidence in the subject
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee and education commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are highlighting math camps taking place during school break. More than 400 students…
