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.…
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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…
Feeding Minds & Bodies campaign donates boxes of food and supplies to families in need
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hunger remains a major issue across the country, and in Rhode Island, one in five children…
La Francophonie celebration coming to the Rhode Island State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --The Ocean State will honor the country's oldest ally Thursday, with a ceremony and celebration of France's culture. The Rhode Island Historical…
Hundreds of advocates rally in opposition of assault weapons ban bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gun rights advocates filled the Rhode Island State House ready for a legislative fight Wednesday afternoon. Lawmakers are considering an…
Hundreds of protestors gather for hearing on Rhode Island gun ban bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of protestors gathered at the Rhode Island State House Wednesday for a hearing on the Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025. The…
$31 million in CDC grants for RI Department of Health terminated
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) was notified by the Centers for Disease Control (CD) that $31 million in unspent grants awarded to the state post-COVID-19 have been terminated. According to RIDOH, the CDC said…
Rhode Island celebrates 204 years of Greek Independence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee said representatives of Rhode Island's Greek Orthodox churches and members of the Greek American community celebrated the 204th anniversary of…
A piece of Providence history: Track 15 officially opens its doors to the public
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Track 15 just opened its doors Tuesday morning, and it's already buzzing. Seven local vendors, a central bar and a spacious…
Bryant men's basketball qualify for March Madness
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Bryant Men's Basketball Team qualified for the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Bulldogs to the Big Dance!@BryantHoops is the 2025 @AmericaEast men’s basketball champion. It’s a 77-59 victory over Maine in the title game. The Bulldogs…
CCRI to launch new culinary degree at Newport campus
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will be in Newport Friday with CCRI's interim president and local leaders to launch a new culinary degree at…
Crews begin demolition of Washington Bridge substructure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee said crews began the demolition of the Washington Bridge substructure on Monday. Last week, the demolition of the bridge's superstructure was completed. According to McKee, the work will be done during the day,…
New state-wide math initiative announced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thursday morning at Asa Messer Elementary, Gov. Dan McKee, school officials, among others, announced Math Matters RI, a new program aiming to help students across…
State leaders calling for assault weapons ban in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon to push for an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island. Gun violence advocates…
Rhode Island celebrates United Way on 211 Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today is February 11 which is also recognized as 211 day. Rhode Island leaders gathered Tuesday morning to support the impact of United Way, the organization that runs the lifeline. United Way connected Rhode Islanders to…
RI Housing: ECHO Village client transitions to shelters to begin as early as Wednesday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State and federal officials celebrated the long-awaited ECHO Village pallet shelter lot's opening Tuesday, and plans are in place to begin getting homeless individuals in the shelters. According to a statement from the Rhode Island Department…
RI state and educational leaders announce PPSD 'path to local control' framework
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state and education leaders announced the Providence Public School District's "path to local control" framework on Monday. At 2 p.m., Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, State Board of Education Chair Michael Grey, PPSD…
Echo Park homeless pallet shelters set to open after months of delay
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After much anticipation Echo Village will be opening next Tuesday. The 45 pallet shelters have been delayed for months…
Chevalier to be introduced as new head of RI National Guard
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will deliver remarks at the Rhode Island National Guard's change of command ceremony Friday. The ceremony will introduce Brigadier General Andrew J. Chevalier as the next Adjutant General of Rhode Island and Commanding…
RIBridges 'HealthyRhode' site accessible for first time since cyberattack
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Some Rhode Island residents will finally be able to access their health benefits online, about a month and a half after the RIBridges system first went…
