PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Undergraduate and graduates students looking to apply to Rhode Island College either this spring or next fall can have their application fee waived. The $50 fee will be waived only for residents. Jim Tweed, dean of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - On Nov. 8, Rhode Islanders will vote on three ballot measures -- totaling over $400 million. A "yes" vote on any of these questions supports the proposal, a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden made multiple stops across Rhode Island Wednesday to support Democrats on the ballot -- with midterm elections less than two weeks away. After flying into…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Just one day before First Lady Jill Biden is set to stump Gov. Dan McKee in Rhode Island, Ashley Kalus unveiled the "Democrats for Kalus" at the "People Over…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state and federal leaders were on hand Wednesday to announced $16 million in funding for body worn cameras for police statewide. The funding will equip 1,773 officers from 42 state and local law enforcement…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- El gobernador Dan McKee lanzo un sitio web el martes por la mañana con recursos que pueden ayudar a los residentes de Rhode Island a pagar sus facturas este invierno. McKee anunció una financiación adicional de…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee launched a new website Tuesday morning, with resources that may help Rhode Islander's afford their bills this winter. During a press conference, McKee announced an additional $1.5 million in funding to provide electric…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As of now, none of Rhode Island's marijuana shops are 100% ready to go for recreational sale on Dec. 1. However, many are very close. A total of…
University of Rhode Island Press Release How It Happened No. 17/14 Rhode Island's two-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of No. 9/10 Delaware, 42-21, Saturday afternoon. The visiting…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Public Utilities Commission held a public meeting Friday morning to discuss energy rate hikes for gas and electric bills that are set to start in October. According to the Public Utilities Commission, Rhode Islanders will…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island primary is in the books, and the race for governor is now set. Gov. Dan McKee survived a tough…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Democratic candidates in the race for Rhode Island governor gave their final messages to voters, hours before polls open across the state. Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea focused on decades…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates will take the stage Thursday to answer questions on how they plan to help grow and sustain the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rep. Charlene Lima said Wednesday that she plans to introduce a new bill related to police staffing on Block Island during the next legislative session. The legislation would…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Heavy rain caused flooding in parts of Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that all travel lanes on Interstate 195 west in East Providence are blocked because of flooding just after…
The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2022” were unveiled on February 25th…
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Here's the timeline of events that unfolded on Block Island on Monday -- leading to the arrest of seven people on the ferry after a…
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Your backyard is home to so many insects. When it comes to ticks, there's a new one that's spreading incredibly fast. First…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach 2022" report released Thursday revealed that Rhode Islanders need to earn double the current minimum wage to afford a two-bedroom apartment. The National Low Income Housing Coalition said full-time Rhode Island…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In celebration of Roger Williams' 150th year, a popular rapper from Rhode Island performed in Providence Sunday evening. Flawless Real Talk was at Roger Williams Park…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Wildlife officials warn the public of an increase of dead waterbirds washing up on the shoreline in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and other officials are cautioning the public to keep an…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A pilot-program for free bus rides on a popular route is coming to Rhode Island. The program will cut fares along Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's busiest bus…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Following the emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday for…
