PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Tuesday that Patricia Coyne-Fague, director of the Department of Corrections, has stepped down. McKee said that Coyne-Fague's last day will be Jan. 13. "I'd like to thank Director Coyne-Fague for her efforts during my Administration…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A hearing on the homeless sleeping in tents outside the Rhode Island State House was pushed back a few more days by a Superior Court judge, after a new complaint has been filed.. Tuesday, the Rhode…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Superior Court judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday morning, allowing homeless people in tents to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)-- An injunction and temporary restraining order was filed over the homeless encampment at the Rhode Island State House Thursday. A spokesman for Gov. Dan McKee confirmed their office was in…
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) -- With a tent city on the steps of the Rhode Island State House now facing eviction, the homeless and housing crisis has embroiled Gov. Dan McKee over much of the past year. So, how did we…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- During the annual Rhode Island State House tree lighting ceremony, dozens of advocates for the homeless protested for increased housing options as winter nears. This was the first ceremony…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several public meeting notices will be filed Wednesday, allowing the McKee administration to house homeless Rhode Islanders in Providence's Cranston Street Armory throughout the winter. The 24-hour warming station will temporarily be open to anyone experiencing…
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several events will be held across Southern New England Friday, saluting active-duty military members and veterans. In North Kingstown, a wreath laying ceremony will take place at 9 a.m., which can be viewed along West Maine…
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt was re-elected Tuesday after being ousted from office last month. After her removal, Woonsocket residents called to elect City Councilwoman Denise Sierra as mayor through…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In a twist of events, the state has released the RICAS scores Friday amid calls for them to be released before Election Day. The Rhode Island Department of Education released the data that showed students improved…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of low-income and unhoused Rhode Islanders will be able to ride the bus for free for six months through new pilot program created by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. Recipients of this bus pass…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In two months from Tuesday, Rhode Island's "equal pay law' will go into effect. "Imagine you go for a job that looks perfect, but then you see the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden made multiple stops across Rhode Island Wednesday to support Democrats on the ballot -- with midterm elections less than two weeks away. After flying into…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The psychiatric wing at the state-run Eleanor Slater Hospital will now be split off into its own standalone hospital on the Cranston campus. Gov. Dan McKee announced on Tuesday that the new Rhode Island Psychiatric Hospital…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee on Wednesday announced an electric bike rebate program in honor of a journalist, who was a clean energy advocate. Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program is an extension of the Driving…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The public design review process for Rhode Island's new state health lab will get underway at the I-195 Redevelopment Commission meeting Wednesday. Earlier this month, Gov. Dan McKee announced that the new life sciences building being…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Bob Flanders on Wednesday will support Republican gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus' energy plan. Last month, the Rhode Island…
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) -- This year, RICAS scores are taking longer to get back to students and the timing of their release, continues to be a hot topic ahead of the general election. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus is claiming…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus addressed the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's driver shortage on Tuesday. During a press conference, Kalus outlined "short-term, yet…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has completed the resurfacing of the Wampanoag Trail. In a release Friday, the governor's office said this is the Route 114 resurfacing project is the first to be completed…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island is set to appeal the decision to bar truck tolls in the state. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said in a statement Wednesday met with Gov. Dan McKee and Attorney…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - Cranston city officials- including Mayor Ken Hopkins- spoke out against the proposal to bring 500 homeless units to the Pastore Complex (state owned landed) on Tuesday. The units are called…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos on Tuesday launched the annual Operation Holiday Cheer donation drive to support deployed military members during the holidays. "The life that I have had since immigrating to this country has…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Tuesday that a new life sciences building being built on the former Interstate 195 land in Providence will house a Department of Health laboratory. The 212,000 square foot, seven-story building will also…
