Regulatory board blocks Burrillville power plant proposal
The RI Energy Facility Siting Board voted unanimously Thursday to block the license needed by Illinois-based Invenergy to build the power plant in Burrillville.
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Man living with ALS overcomes challenges of the disease with faith and painting
May is ‘ALS Awareness Month’, and there’s one man who’s showing us a whole different side to living with the disease.
Brown looks to offset electric usage with solar, wind power
Brown University has finalized agreements with two developers that will produce enough wind and solar power to offset all the electricity usage on the Ivy League campus.
Company to begin construction on large onshore wind farm
A company says it's beginning construction on what will be the onshore wind farm with the most operational capacity in the state.
Feds approve Providence natural gas plant construction
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Federal regulators have given their stamp of approval to a $180 million liquefied natural gas processing facility at Fields Point in Providence. National Grid will build the
RIPTA receives federal grant to purchase electric buses
WASHINGTON, DC (WLNE) – Senator Jack Reed, D-RI, announced Wednesday that Rhode Island has received a federal grant to help pay for new, all-electric RIPTA buses and infrastructure. As part of an e...
Gov. Raimondo looks to further offshore wind, to fishermen's dismay
By: Rebecca Turco Email: rturco@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina Raimondo is promising a “greener” Rhode Island with at least 5,000 new jobs by expanding offshore wind initiatives if she...
Governor Raimondo to sign Kristen's Law
Kristen's Law, which would potentially lock up death dealing drug pushers has made it to the governor's desk.
Settlement agreement is reached in National Grid gas and electric rate case
Rhode Island Public Utilities reached a settlement agreement with The Division of Public Utilities and Carriers today about National Grids electric and gas rate. This settlement comes as one result...
Addiction experts speak out against "Kristen's Law"
It's through the Rhode Island Senate and now a bill that would send certain drug dealers to prison for life, is getting some big support in the house. But today, addiction experts gathered to speak...
RI's second offshore wind farm expected to create 800+ jobs
By: Rebecca Turco Email: rturco@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A multimillion dollar investment into Rhode Island’s planned second offshore wind farm will position the state to be a major constructi...
R.I., Mass. partnering on massive new wind farm
By John Krinjak Email: jkrinjak@abc6.com Twitter: @johnkrinjakABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A massive new wind farm will soon be off the coasts of Rhode island and Massachusetts--after both st...
City of Pawtucket Looking to Revamp Slater Mill Area
The city of Pawtucket is taking another step toward keeping the paw sox in town. To get ideas on what would work, they've partnered with a development consultant company.
Brady, Baker buzz-off hair to raise money for Dana Farber
Tom Brady and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker seen smiling big for a selfie after shaving off their hair to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute Thursday morning. The two joined hundr...
Shorthanded Rams Upset #20 Seton Hall Thanks to Terrell's Heroics
Jared Terrell hit a runner with five seconds left in regulation to lift Rhode Island over No. 20 Seton Hall, 75-74, Thursday night in the NIT Season Tip-Off at the Barclays Center. Rhode Island (3...
State gets $22.4M to help people pay winter heating bills
By The Associated Press Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Jack Reed says more than $22 million in federal funds is available to help ...
Residents, union members clash over Burrillville power plant proposal
Tuesday night was the last chance for residents in Burrillville and beyond to weigh in on the natural gas-fueled plant being proposed by Chicago-based Invenergy. The idea of a billion-dollar natura...
Tiverton Power Adds Solar Power to Electricity Output
A power plant in Tiverton that uses gas to create electricity is increasing its output with the help of solar power.
Benny's changing hours due to impending closures
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Time is slowly running out for the almost century old New England..
National Grid responds to call for help to restore power in Florida
When a storm causes significant power outages as Irma has, utility companies call on a “mutual assistance network” of utility companies across the country. In this case, Florida is asking for thou...
All Benny's locations to close
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 (ESMOND, R.I.) —After 93 years in the business, all Benny’s stores, in Rhode Island, Connecticut..
RI National Guard hosts 34th annual Leapfest
If you looked up at the sky in West Kingstown today, you may have noticed paratroopers leaping out of planes.
Cicilline urges National Grid to use tiered system
By: Associated Press Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Congressman David Cicilline is urging National Grid to take steps to help low-income people amid the utility's r...
Toxic algae found in East Providence Turner Reservior, officials say
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials are advising people to stay away from Turner Reservoir due to high levels of toxic algae.
