The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources today re-launched the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. Paid for by federal stimulus funds, the program allows Rhode Islanders to apply for rebates on purchases of qualifying energy-efficient appliances and heating systems. There…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- More than 10,000 Rhode Islanders were facing power outages at one point on Monday morning, according to the Rhode Island Energy outage map. The map said that as of 11:30 a.m., 10,345 Rhode Island Energy customers…
Providence Bruins Press Release Springfield, MA - The American Hockey League announced today, July 10, the Providence Bruins’ schedule for the 2025-26 season. A link to the full schedule for each team, including the P-Bruins, is HERE. The P-Bruins open the…
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente said that the town's firework show on Thursday was cancelled due to a severe weather squall. Contente said that the fireworks need to be set off Thursday night for safety reasons.…
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League honoring 25 individuals Wednesday for their exemplary achievements at the 23rd annual Awards Breakfast. ABC6 sports director Nick Coit serving as…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Red Cross in Rhode Island and the City of Providence will provide city residents with free smoke alarms for their Sound the Alarm fire safety event that will take place on April 30. This…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Lawmakers will discuss multiple bills aimed to curb Rhode Island Energy's bills for customers Thursday. One of the bills introduced…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A driver has been charged with a DUI after Providence police say he jumped a curb on Orms Street and struck a telephone…
Rhode Island FC announced today that single-game tickets for its first five home games of the 2025 USL Championship season are on sale now. The defending Eastern Conference…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee provided an update on how Rhode Island has prepared for the upcoming winter storm. McKee said that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has 200 state trucks and more than 250 vendor trucks…
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Newport Police Department said that Tilley Avenue will close daily for Rhode Island Energy work. The closures will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Feb. 3 through Feb. 7.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A fire ripped through a church in Providence Wednesday. Firefighters had been working at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Greenwich Street since 10:45 a.m. at Impact…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A powerful, storm brought strong winds to Southern New England yesterday. ABC6's meteorologists tallied a total of 2 to 4.65 inches of rain in some areas…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Heavy rain is expected and localized flooding is possible later today, which means drivers need to be extra cautious on the roads. ABC6 is advising Southern…
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- A car struck a meter at a home on Lincoln Avenue this morning in Central Falls. According to Rhode Island Energy, Central Fall firefighters evacuated 25 to 30 residents from the affected house and surrounding…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence has announced the new winter supply rate for the Providence Community Electricity Program. The winter rate for the Providence Standard Supply option is set for 16.28 cents per kilowatt-hour for a period…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hurricane Milton is bringing another wave of destruction to the south in the wake of Helene,…
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Over pressurization has been detected within gas lines, and it's now impacting several streets within the town of Lincoln. Rhode Island Energy is visiting all impacted homes and businesses to shut off their gas service between…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Fire Department said that it responded to Clemence Street and Washington Street for reports of an explosion Wednesday. At 2 p.m. firefighters on the scene…
HOPKINTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District said it responded to a pole fire near Chariho High School Saturday morning. The department said the pole was "well involved" and traffic had to be diverted from the area. It…
PAWTCUKET, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Pawtucket Police Department said a family is likely to be displaced after their house was struck by a car. The crash occurred on Mineral Spring Avenue, and police said the building inspector as well as…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A city-wide power outage reported in Pawtucket has been resolved, according to the Rhode Island Energy outage map. The outage is under investigation. This is a developing story, stay with ABC6 for further updates.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Serious injuries were reported after a crash that knocked down a utility pole in East Providence on Monday. East Providence Police Captain…
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Lincoln Police Department said that a man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after a rollover crash that damaged a telephone pole. 44-year-old Brandon Riley, of Lincoln, was charged with driving under the…
