Justice Department launches investigation into Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The United States Department of Justice is investigating the Washington Bridge and asking for the last ten years of documents related to…
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RIDOT on Washington Bridge: 'It could be a complete rebuild of the entire bridge'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti addressed the ongoing repairs to the Washington Bridge after its westbound lane was closed on…
Narragansett to open new library Saturday
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Narragansett will open its new Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Saturday. The new location, at 25-27 Pier Market Place, will open to the public Saturday with light refreshments. A celebration to honor donors and those involved with…
No progress on temporary road off of Belfield Drive in Johnston
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A temporary road was supposed to be built Monday off of Belfield Drive in Johnston to help residents impacted by flooding. As of Monday evening, no progress has…
Officials warn about flooding after heavy rain
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Multiple government officials are warning Rhode Islanders to be aware of flooding conditions after early morning rain. Gov. Dan McKee said that his office, alongside the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency and Department of Transportation, are…
Biden approves Rhode Island disaster relief
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- President Joe Biden has approved federal disaster relief assistance for Providence County, according to Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee. The relief will be in response to storms that caused severe flooding and tornadoes in Sept., 2023…
Rhode Island braces for first snowstorm of the season
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was joined by Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti and other members of his administration Saturday afternoon for a press conference detailing Rhode Island's storm preparedness ahead of the weekend's storm.…
Independent Man statue headed to North Main Street Armory in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Independent Man has had quite a journey in the last few months. The iconic statue will make its next stop at the Rhode Island National Guard's North Street Armory in Providence to undergo restoration work…
Rhode Island officials keep an eye on storm damage and flooding, Washington Bridge traffic
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and other leaders provided an update on Monday's storm and the ongoing Washington Bridge response. McKee was joined by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, and other…
RIDOT offers new updates on Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Friday’s press conference covering some key updates for commuters and local businesses as traffic eases a bit across the Ocean State. Two new…
I-195 west bypass lanes expected to open this weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Following the closure of the westbound lanes on the Washington Bridge, officials will hold daily press conference with updates until further notice. "This is the top priority…
Navy midshipmen arrive in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of midshipmen arrived in Providence Friday afternoon, getting ready for the first ever Army-Navy game in New England. It's clear that everyone's excited for the game,…
Independent Man to come down on Tuesday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee announced Monday that the Independent Man will be coming down from the top of Rhode Island's State House Tuesday morning. Gov. McKee said the statue is set to make the move at 7…
Preparations underway to remove Independent Man for repairs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Preparations are underway to take the Independent Man statue down from the Rhode Island State House. Gov. Dan McKee said a crane outside the State House is being used so workers can clean and prepare the…
RI Department of Housing to purchase Charlesgate property for $6.95M
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Housing announced Tuesday that it has entered purchase and sale agreement for the former Charlesgate nursing home for $6.95M. According to the department, it plans to convert the former assisted living…
Providence City Council passes resolution urging for ceasefire in war-torn Gaza
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council passed a resolution Thursday calling for the Biden Administration to order a ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution urges the Biden Administration to call for an end of violence and send humanitarian assistance…
Rhode Island lowers flags in honor of lives lost in Lewiston, Maine shootings
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island stood in solidarity with Maine after a mass killing on Wednesday night. Under a proclamation from President Joe Biden on Thursday, Gov. Dan McKee ordered all American and Rhode Island flags to be flown…
RICAS results released, 2% increase in math, English language arts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education releasing standardized test results for grades three through 11. Across the state, less than 20% of economically disadvantaged students are proficient in English language arts and math. The state is…
Rhode Island Ethics Commission investigates state employees accused of bad behavior
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Ethics Commission met Tuesday to discuss alleged bad behavior amid state employees. The Ethics Commission extended the investigation period by 60 days in complaints involving Gov. Dan McKee and former Department of Administration…
AMP and Convention Center renovations near complete
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials at the Amica Mutual Pavilion showed off renovations to the building the Providence College men’s basketball team and Providence Bruins call home. The renovations included new seats, a new roof, and technology in the arena.…
Rhode Island suicide and crisis hotline calls increase by 50% since launch
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answered more than 6,000 calls during its first year of operation in the state. The governor said that this shows a "significant increase" to the…
Rhode Island feels relief as Hurricane Lee is downgraded
NARAGANSETT, R.I (WLNE) -- Rhode Island is gearing up as Hurricane Lee makes its way up the east coast. Officials don't anticipate the hurricane will make landfall but coastal towns may still…
Block Island police brace for upcoming demolition of Harborside Inn
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Block Island's police chief John Lynch said Monday that they are preparing for the demolition of the Harborside Inn and neighboring businesses in two weeks. On…
Scituate residents still recovering from EF-2 tornado
SCITUATE, R.I (WLNE) -- New England is only three days removed from five separate tornados hitting communities across the area, destroying dozens of homes. Homeowners have spent the weekend trying to…
