Biden to visit Somerset Wednesday at Brayton Point
SOMERSET, Mass. (WLNE) -- President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Massachusetts on Wednesday. The White House confirmed to ABC 6 News that the president will be heading to Somerset to discuss…
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McKee celebrates modernization of Pier 2 in Quonset
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee celebrated the modernization of Pier 2 at Quonset's Port of Davisville Tuesday morning. The pier's $83.1 million expansion and modernization has created more space for ships, which will create jobs and bring…
Jenna Slowey Hired As URI's First Women's Lacrosse Coach
Rhode Island Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn named Jenna Slowey as the first women's lacrosse head coach in program history in a move announced today. Slowey comes…
Electric vehicle rebate program to start Thursday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's new electric vehicle program is set to kick off on Thursday. The program looks to incentivize Rhode Islanders switch over to electric vehicles. In March, Gov. Dan McKee said the state’s budget would include…
McKee launches new electric vehicle rebate program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will launch a new electric vehicle rebate program on Tuesday. DRIVEEV is part of governor's RI Momentum Tour to support the adoption of electric vehicles across the state. "We are building on our…
WaterFire Arts Center debuts new earth & environment exhibit
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The WaterFire Arts Center has a new exhibit up and running. It's called "The…
401Gives announces $3.1 million raised for nonprofits, shattering previous records
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- On April 1, Rhode Islanders went huge when it came to supporting local nonprofits through 401Gives, raising $3.1 million for 507 different organizations. The total amount raised is not the only record broken, the total number of…
Dennis J. Duffy appointed Chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee has announced Dennis J. Duffy as the next Chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education. Duffy is a graduate of URI and Columbia University Law School, also an adjunct professor at Boston College Law…
Gov. McKee announces new electric vehicle rebate program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island is looking at ways to improve access to clean transportation as gas prices are on the rise across the state. On Monday, Governor McKee in a joint effort with the Rhode Island Office of Energy…
Local puppy featured in Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XVIII
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) – A puppy from Rhode Island is being featured in Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl. 7-month-old Reese was adopted from the East Greenwich Animal Protection League the by…
Providence College Names Steve Napolillo as New Athletic Director
Providence College Press Release (Providence, R.I.) - Providence College (PC) President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard O.P., ’78, ’82G announced today that the College has named Steven Napolillo…
Governor McKee releases budget for FY2023
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee has released his budget proposal for the fiscal year of 2023. The first priority, allocating the spending of almost one billion dollars from the American Rescue Plan funds, which must be spent over the…
Leggett's Late Layup Helps URI Survive La Salle Wednesday
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Jeremy Sheppard, Ishmael Leggett, Makhi Mitchell, Makhel Mitchell, Ishmael El-Amin La Salle Starters Anwar Gill, Jack Clark, Mamadou Doucoure, Clifton Moore, Khalil…
$150 million proposed to fight climate change in RI
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Governor McKee proposed a total of approximately $150 million to fight climate change impacts on the Ocean State as a part of the FY2023 budget. "The budget will fund a series of proposals that will not…
Concerned about paying your heating bill? Assistance is available.
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – For some southern New Englanders , the cost of heating their homes in the…
Gov McKee announces $50 million Homeowner Assistance Fund
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, Lt. Governor Matos, Congressional Leaders, Local Legislators, and RI Housing Director Carol Ventura announced the launch of the Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island (HAF-RI). The program is expected to provide financial assistance to eligible homeowners…
Treasurer Magaziner, Legislative Leaders, community members announce bill to expand investment in RI schools buildings
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, co-sponsors Senator Hanna Gallo, Senator Sandra Cano, Representative Brandon Potter, educators, community members, and students announced today legislation that will extend the 2018 investment in Rhode Island's school buildings. In 2022,…
North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce awarded Real Jobs RI Workforce grant
NORTH KINGSTOWN R.I. (WLNE) - North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce has announced they received a Real Jobs RI Workforce Solutions Grant from the Department of Labor and Training in commemoration of their WindWinRI Offshore Wind Energy Career Training Pathway System.…
Representative Morales urge the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers to delay the transfer of Narragansett Electric to the PPL Corporation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Representative David Morales and multiple community advocates urge the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers to delay the transfer of Narragansett Electric to the PPL Corporation before an upcoming public meeting dealing with the transfer on…
Governor McKee announces Housing and Commerce appointments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee has announced that Josh Saal has been appointed to be the Deputy Secretary of Commerce to oversee a project for affordable housing. McKee also announced Hannah Moore as Assistant Secretary of Commerce so…
After Slow Start, URI Pulls Out Win against Sacred Heart
Rhode Island overcame lackluster energy in the first half to hold off Sacred Heart for a 72-62 victory Tuesday night. The Rams (7-3) trailed 31-29 at…
Croswell's Double-Double, Horchler's Clutch Shooting Leads PC Past URI Saturday
Providence College Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College men's basketball team defeated the University of Rhode Island, 66-52, on Saturday, December 4 at the Dunkin'…
PC Outlasts Texas Tech In BIG EAST-Big 12 Battle
Providence College Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College men's basketball team defeated Texas Tech University, 72-68, on Wednesday, December 1 in the BIG EAST-Big 12 Battle…
RI Hospital Performs Incision-Less Brain Surgery
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE)- Neurosurgeons at the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute are now offering an innovative, incision-less brain surgery that aims to treat patients suffering from tremors -…
