New tick just found in Rhode Island multiplying fast
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…
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Report: Rhode Islanders need to earn double the minimum wage to afford two-bedroom apartment
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…
Rhode Island musician Flawless Real Talk performs at Roger Williams Park
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…
Wildlife officials warn Rhode Islanders of dead birds on shoreline
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…
Pilot-program for free bus rides coming to Rhode Island
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…
Over 20K vaccine doses to be available to kids 5 and under in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Following the emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday for…
Popular Rhode Island ferry kicks off this weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation kicked off its Providence to Newport ferry season on Friday. The popular ferry is now in its seventh season. It will make several trips daily, running all the way through…
Workers to rally against smoking at Rhode Island casinos
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A group of casino employees will hold a rally and press conference in support of a bill that would ban smoking in Rhode Island casinos. Union leaders representing those…
4 Rhode Islanders killed, 1 seriously injured in Connecticut crash
THOMPSON, Conn. (WLNE) -- Police said four people are dead and one person is seriously injured after a crash in Thompson, Connecticut,…
Thousands hit Rhode Island beaches on Memorial Day
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thousands of Southern New Englanders headed to Rhode Island beaches for a very sunny Memorial Day. ABC 6 News crews saw a long line of…
Rhode Island therapist advises on speaking to kids about school shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Cranston therapist advises parents to speak with their children after the Uvalde school shooting after several days, and when they feel…
Rhode Island is 1 of 8 states to overcount in 2020 census
Around 1 in 20 residents in Arkansas and Tennessee were missed during the 2020 census, and four other U.S. states had significant undercounts of their populations which could short-change them of federal funding in the current decade, according to figures from…
Block Island expected to be without state police detail this summer
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council shot down an agreement to have assigned state police patrols on Block Island this summer. The council voted against funding assigned state police…
'I would describe it as a disease of hate': Jewish leader outlines safety measures, while Rhode Island reacts to weekend shootings
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Dozens of Ocean State leaders echoed the same messages of unity across the nation and the state, just days after two hate-driven shootings in Buffalo and California.…
Kids COUNT releases latest data on Rhode Island children
Rhode Island kids count releasing it’s annual report on the well being of Rhode Island’s kids and families, taking a closer look at economic impacts and mental…
Rhode Island House and Senate committees to discuss legalizing marijuana this week
Rhode Island State House and Senate committees will meet this week to discuss legalizing recreational use of marijuana in Rhode Island. Both committees are set…
'How is the country letting this happen?': Rhode Island moms express frustration amid formula shortage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The months long dire baby formula shortage continues for families across the country. According to a Datasembly, Rhode Island is one of the states that's being…
Rhode Island officials offering cash incentives to landlords who offer units for homeless
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee along with other state housing partners are now offering cash incentives for landlords who offer vacant and affordable units to help the homeless.…
Rhode Island State of Education focuses in on facility improvements for 2022-2023
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- During the annual Rhode Island State of Education, community leaders outlined what they considered to be…
Could Rhode Island become an abortion 'safe haven' state?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade on the table in the Supreme Court, states like Rhode Island that passed…
Rhode Islanders react after leaked Supreme Court draft overrules Roe v. Wade
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- According to a leaked draft majority opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, which protects women's rights to an abortion. The leaked…
Col. Darnell Weaver sworn in as 15th Rhode Island State Police superintendent
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Col. Darnell Weaver was sworn in as Rhode Island State Police's 15th superintendent Friday morning. The ceremony took place…
Decriminalizing drugs in Rhode Island: Proposed bill would make simple possession a civil violation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new bill referred to the House Judiciary Committee in Rhode Island would make simple possession of…
Rhode Island gas prices continue drop, but how long will it last?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders are currently paying an average of $4.00 a gallon for gas. That's 36 cents fewer than the highest recorded average just over a month…
