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…
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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…
DEM confirms presence of eastern small footed bat in Rhode Island
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – State biologists have long thought that if they looked around enough, eventually…
Rhode Island ranks 12th highest average gas price in nation, Mass ranks 14th
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Everyone is noticing the soaring gas prices. But- if it feels particularly high in Southern New England you're not wrong. According to GasBuddy, Rhode Island currently has the…
Updated sea level rise outlook paints a concerning picture for the Rhode Island coastline
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) – A new multi-agency report on sea level rise is…
Rhode Island's state-wide mask mandate lifted Friday, boosting local business
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island's state-wide mask or proof of vax mandate has been lifted Friday, following Governor Dan McKee's announcement earlier this week. https://twitter.com/oliviadarocha/status/1491481606313414662?s=20&t=t7lnVzFGPa-lhSpyWv2ItA McKee said that the decision was made after…
CES Boxing Returns With "Rhode Wars" Series February 19
CES Press Release PROVIDENCE, RI (February 4, 2022) – Hurricane season is arriving early in New England this year as four-time world champion and living legend Jaime…
Four Rhode Islanders Again Play In National Prep School Invitational Friday
Four local basketball players took part again in the National Prep School Invitational at Rhode Island College Friday. Pawtucket's Isaiah Miranda, Providence's Alvin Baez, former Hendricken Hawk…
Snow storm video from across Rhode Island
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WATCH: Winter storm update from Gov. McKee, Rhode Island state leaders
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island state leaders gave a briefing on the snow storm at 9:30am. You can watch a recording here:
Xavier Truss Returns to Rhode Island a National Champion
Bishop Hendricken alum Xavier Truss became the first Rhode Island native to win a national championship in football since the 1930s when his Georgia Bulldogs beat Alabama…
Ian Steele Named NSMA 2021 Co-Rhode Island Sportscaster of the Year
https://twitter.com/IanSteeleABC6/status/1483515776850038785?s=20 National Sports Media Association Press Release WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (January 18, 2022) – The late Stuart Scott, who attended high school in Winston-Salem, is among the…
Governor McKee, Rhode Island Foundation announce $4.5 million grants for Nonprofits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Foundation announced that nonprofits on the frontlines of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for $4.5 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funding. The grants will range from $25,000 to…
Thanksgiving Pick Six: Highlights From Around Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts
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Videos and Photos of Storm Damage in Rhode Island
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Block Island to temporarily go back to diesel-generated power
Block Island, RI- Block Island's new wind farm system has taken a long 5 years of pitching and planning. Now with the plan finally finished, and construction planned for 2022, diesel powered engines need to be used for the time…
Police: Stolen Rhode Island car found in Connecticut, dog inside still missing
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE)- The Pawtucket Police Department is searching for a missing dog that was inside of a car that was stolen on Sunday. https://twitter.com/oliviadarocha/status/1452684559095631875 The car was recovered hours later about 90…
Senator Cruz wants immigration ports of entry in Block Island and Newport
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island leaders are firing back at Senator Ted Cruz after he proposed to ship all immigrants at the Southern border to “Democrat-led communities”, many, in parts of…
Rhode Island Rebound: Gov. McKee submits plan to invest federal funds into RI families, workers, small businesses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee officially summitted a plan for immediate investments into Rhode Island's families, workers, and small businesses Thursday. "Rhode Island is the only state in the northeast that has not…
URI Moves Up In FCS Top 25 Rankings, Hill Earns Second Straight CAA Offensive Player of the Week Honor
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. – For the second time in as many games, Rhode…
Big improvements coming to Rhode Island TF Green Airport
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Big plans are in the works for the Rhode Island TF Green International Airport as it passes its 90th anniversary. From now to 2040, the airport corporation plans…
URI Football Debuts In FCS Top 25 Polls Monday
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island's ascent through the national rankings continued despite having a bye over the weekend, as the Rams cracked…
Elizabeth Beisel, RI native and Olympian, swims from shore to Block Island, making history and raising funds for cancer research
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE)- Three-time Olympian and Rhode Island native Elizabeth Beisel made history on Saturday, after successfully swimming from Matunuck Beach to Block Island. Beisel, a silver medalist and 2016 Team USA Captain,…
