PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will celebrate Rhode Island's progress of the state's offshore wind farm. Announced officially in May, "Revolution Wind" will plan to build wind turbines 15 miles south of Rhode Island's coast, and generate 704…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's been weeks since the pro-Palestinian protests on the Rhode Island School of Design campus, but you wouldn't know it from driving down…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Housing announced Tuesday that Providence's ECHO Village will not open until the fall. Spokesperson Emily Marshall said site work still needs to be completed and supply chain issues must be resolved…
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- Vineyard Offshore officials announced plans Monday to build a new operations and maintenance (O&M) facility in New Bedford. Vineyard Offshore, an offshore wind farm company, said the proposal would create about 50 long-term jobs. Open positions…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Solar panels are creating a major problem for firefighters, with electrical and ventilation issues being the main concerns. "You can't cut through…
QUONSET, R.I. (WLNE) -- U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and other officials joined The Rhode Island Airport Corporation in a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Quonset State Airport Runway 16-34 Reconstruction Project Friday morning. The reconstruction will improve the condition of the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With a potentially big winter storm approaching, staying safe is the biggest priority. We have all the information you need to protect everyone…
It was a dreary Friday across the area, but it could have been a whole lot worse. Parts of the New York City tri-state area picked up over half a foot of rain in…
JOHSNTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Joseph Polisena, Jr. said that former Johnston Chief of Police Joseph Razza died Friday morning after "an illness." Razza joined the Johnston Police Department in 1998, and was sworn in as chief in 2020. He…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- With Hurricane Lee set to impact parts of New England, many people are preparing for the storm and what it may bring. The western portion…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Let's talk about what we can expect through the day here. We have some scattered, spot showers that could pop up today, but the heaviest will move through…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- A candidate challenging Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse for his Senate seat released a statement calling for Cranston Senator Josh Miller to resign. Warwick resident Raymond McKay's statement called for Whitehouse to return campaign donations given to him…
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- While on display at the University of Rhode Island's campus in 2021, the Titan submersible was in the care of a local hauling company. Denzel Easton,…
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island health officials announced an advisory on Tuesday to avoid contact with Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to blue-green algae blooms. The state Department of Health and Environmental Management advises against all recreational activities including…
Rhode Island College Press Release Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College introduced Sam Ferry as its new head men’s basketball coach at a press conference held in The Murray Center on…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed a new Lead by Example executive order at the sixth-annual Clean Energy Awards ceremony on Tuesday. Within the executive order, all state agencies will need to take part in emission…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The dome of the Rhode Island State House will be illuminated blue and white to honor National Nurses Week. The dome will be lit up at dusk on Sunday, Kathleen Hart of Lifespan Health System said.…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Warwick resident and 11-year Army veteran Raymond McKay has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Sheldon Whitehouse. McKay considers himself a "constitutional conservative," and said he wants to combat overreaching government…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A former Providence state representative is entering the race for Congress. "For fifteen years, I've been fighting to make a difference for everyday Rhode Islanders," Aaron Regunberg said in a campaign video. " As a state…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Sunshine is warming us to the mid 30s today, but expect increasing clouds throughout the afternoon as our impending storm system moves from the…
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- With bitterly cold temperatures to come, a local heating company outlined a few steps to take to safeguard your home -- and safety. "I'm concerned for our customers safety," said…
This game had all the makings of an instant classic, and it delivered. Wednesday night, Rhode Island welcomed Dayton to The Ryan Center. In Archie Miller's…
George Mason's interior proved too much Saturday afternoon as Rhode Island fell to the Patriots, 79-72, at The Ryan Center. George Mason (12-8, 4-3…
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island man surrendered his dog last month, who he believes is a wolfdog hybrid. The man told Potter League for Animals that the dog came from a hybrid breeder. The facility recently administered a…
