PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will be joined by a number of officials to host a briefing on the Washington Bridge on March 14. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, the Governor's Senior Deputy Chief of Staff Joseph…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It was a busy day at the State House, as the Senate Judiciary Committee heard…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday marks three months since the Washington Bridge westbound lane closure and the beginning of the commuter crisis it created. The closure…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee and Senator Jack Reed will welcome home over 80 soldiers from the Rhode Island National Guard Saturday. State officials will participate in the homecoming of the C/1-143rd Infantry (Airborne) and the 110th Public…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Independent Man has been undergoing some cosmic changes at the North Main Street Armory. Gov. Dan McKee shared on X Wednesday a "sneak peak" video of conservators working on the repairs. Here’s a sneak peek…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti announced Wednesday that new traffic patterns would be coming to the Washington…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island is making a new pitch for tourists to visit the Ocean State. The "All That" tourism marketing campaign was unveiled Wednesday, touting the state as one of "firsts," "a state of game changers, inventors,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Expect a positively pompous tourism cycle this year, as the Ocean State seeks to prove it's "All That." Rhode Island Commerce announced the state's new tourism marketing campaign "All That" on Wednesday. Officials said the intention…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's no secret the Washington Bridge is causing headaches during commutes, so a company in Warwick came up with a creative way to relieve stress while…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The East Providence City Council will once again discuss the impact of the Washington Bridge closure Tuesday. The most…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Governor's office announced Tuesday afternoon the tractor-trailer ban has been lifted. Monday night, Gov. McKee signed an executive order implementing a tractor-trailer travel ban for Tuesday's storm. It has been lifted as of Tuesday afternoon.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As a significant snowstorm heads to Rhode Island, officials say they are focused on timing, with potential heavy snowfall starting mid-morning through the early afternoon. The state…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A joint oversight committee session over handling of the Washington Bridge will convene Monday. RIDOT Director Peter Alviti will testify before the committee,…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- East Providence City Council is calling on Governor Dan McKee to sign an emergency declaration for the city, but Mayor Bob DaSilva says it's not that…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt visited Rhode Island on Monday to tour the Washington Bridge. The Federal Highway Administrator says the main…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ongoing commuter crisis on the Washington Bridge has prompted a meeting between federal and state officials Monday. Nearly two months…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday marks 50 agonizing days since the Washington Bridge shutdown, as the city of East Providence continues to get hid hard by traffic. East Providence…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island delegation gathered Monday to celebrate an $81M grant awarded to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT).…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
