PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The federal government has recommended that everyone—vaccinated and unvaccinated—wear a mask indoors, in places where the delta variant is surging. Governor Dan McKee is not calling for mask mandates…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - At a press conference attended by Governor Dan McKee, Mayor Jorge Elorza, and others, WaterFire announced its 2021 season Wednesday night. This season includes four full lightings and five partial lightings. The season will open with…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Health reported 145 new coronavirus cases for Tuesday, the highest number of new cases reported since May. Rhode Island remains in the substantial transmission category. According to RIDOH, there have been…
CRANSTON, R.I. — Rhode Island restaurants will be allowed to keep temporary outdoor dining patios and take-out windows until at least next spring. Governor Dan McKee signed a bill into law Monday extending…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Biden administration is now encouraging local and state governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people- to try and boost nationwide vaccination rates as the delta variant continues to spread across the country. The Biden…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The State of Rhode Island reached a tentative contract agreement with the Providence Teachers' Union Monday night, according to Governor Dan McKee. No specific details have been released yet. Both sides have agreed to not discuss…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island will continue to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance regarding masks for the upcoming school year. “We’ll stay with the CDC’s guidance,” Governor Dan…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health announced Thursday that six state-run COVID-19 testing sites for school and child care communities will close at the end of the month. The last day for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- As local businesses find a sense of normalcy after the pandemic, a dozen cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant have been confirmed in Rhode Island. Earlier this week, Governor Dan McKee extended…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — As the state continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant industry is still struggling to find employees. Many local eateries, like Brewed Awakenings, are shortening their hours because…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee's office announced today the interim CEO of Eleanor Slater Hospital, Jennifer White, has been put on administrative leave. It is unclear why White has been removed from the position. Additionally, the hospital's Chief…
WICKFORD, R.I. (WLNE) – A new movie is being filmed in Rhode Island. The movie, called “Space Oddity” is being directed by Emmy winner Kyra Sedgwick and produced by Valerie Stadler. The production stars Kyle Allen (West Side Story), Alexandra…
PROVIDENCE, RI. (WLNE)- On Tuesday, the Rhode Island Senate voted to pass a legislation that would legalize adult use of cannabis in the Ocean State. The final vote was 29 for and 9 against. This legislation... passing with just days remaining…
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island lawmakers are moving on a bill that was sparked by the suicide death of a 15-year-old Portsmouth High School student. Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives passed the…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island's airport officially has a new name after Gov. Dan McKee signed off on the change, the airport announced on Wednesday. T.F. Green will be called "Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport" going forward. Gov. McKee…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - For the first time in its history, there's a program in Rhode Island that will provide funding to give body-worn cameras to every police officer in the state. This…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - In a 6-2 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Monday that would legalize, tax and regulate recreational cannabis in the state of Rhode Island. The bill will now head to the full Senate for a…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - A rally with some of Rhode Island's top officials in attendance was held at the state house Tuesday afternoon to discuss gun safety in Rhode Island. Governor Dan…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Providence Board of Licenses met Wednesday and approved open containers for Al Fresco dining in Federal Hill, on Friday and Saturday nights from 5-10 p.m.! This will last through the beginning of October, for about…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced Tuesday the appointment of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee has announced a new Interim Superintendent for Providence Public Schools. Governor Dan Mckee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green held a briefing Tuesday morning where it was…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Health announced Monday it sent 200K COVID-19 testing kits to India last week. RIDOH collaborated with Kent Hospital and CARE New England's COVID-19 Crisis Relief Effort to distribute the tests. The…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Some of the state’s mass vaccination sites are set to close their doors. Governor Dan McKee announced the news at the state’s weekly COVID-19 press conference, stating the site at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center and the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Masks are no longer required for vaccinated and unvaccinated people outdoors. The changes announced by Governor Dan McKee go into effect beginning Wednesday, June 2. The Governor says they follow…
