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…
A Winter Weather Advisory is posted through 7 AM Monday for most of RI. However, this is mostly going to be a snow shoveling event for many. Light snow has spread across the region early this evening and untreated roads…
A Winter Weather Advisory has been posted for Providence and Kent counties through 7 AM Monday. This is mostly going to be a snow shoveling event. Light snow for the most part has been falling across the region early this…
The Providence College men's basketball team defeated the University of Rhode Island, 88-74, on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Ryan Center in Kingston, R.I. The Friars improved to 6-3 on the…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Josh Staal knows finding affordable housing impacts nearly everyone statewide. "Whether you're young and recently out of college or older and having trouble with energy costs, housing is impacting everyone…
The Brown women's soccer team used three first-half goals to take down Rhode Island 3-1 Sunday evening on the road. Brittany Raphino again opened the scoring for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Tuesday to unveil the Ocean State's first all-electric bus fleet. The fleet of 14 buses will replace the current diesel buses that operate on the R-Line,…
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced a program to train offshore wind workers on Wednesday. The governor was joined by Ørsted and Eversource to share the details of the "major new investment" towards careers in the field. McKee…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The United States electric grid powers millions of homes and businesses through a network of power plants, transmission lines and distribution centers. Split into three major regions, Southern New Englanders get their power from the grid's…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- ISO New England said Friday that the power grid is prepared for the continued heat wave. Matthew Kakley, a spokesman for the company, said…
SOMERSET, Mass. (WLNE) -- President Joe Biden is expected to touch down in Warwick, Rhode Island, Wednesday afternoon and then head over the border for a brief visit to Somerset, Massachusetts. Air Force One is scheduled to land at 1:15…
SOMERSET, Mass. (WLNE) -- President Joe Biden will visit Brayton Point in Somerset on Wednesday, as he gets ready to announce new action on climate change. In a release Tuesday, the White House said the President will talk about “tackling…
