Rhode Islanders work hard play hard in the heat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- ABC6 caught up with young children cooling off at the splash pads and workers trying to stay safe in dangerous heat. Hector Molina reports.
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Rhode Island outages after Henri down to about 10,500
PROVIDENCE, RI- As of 10 a.m. Tuesday over 10,500 National Grid customers in Rhode Island are without power with the overwhelming majority of outages being reported in Washington County but they hope to have…
National Grid working to restore power to tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders after Henri
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - On Monday, National Grid crews were stationed across the state working to restore power to tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders who were left in the dark when Tropical Storm…
Three more samples of West Nile virus found in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Thursday that three more mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus in the state. Two were found in East Providence and one…
Brown QB E.J. Perry Named To Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Third Team
Brown University Press Release Brown senior EJ Perry has been named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Football Team, earning Third Team honors as…
Evictions resume as thousands of Rhode Islanders look for assistance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Coalition to end Homelessness estimates that 40,000 residents will be affected by the lift of the federal moratorium on evictions. Warwick resident Tina Amaral is one of…
More homes for sale in Rhode Island but market is still hot
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The median house price in Rhode Island is up 25% from what it was a year ago but slightly more houses are available for sale now than there were in May. The median sales price for…
Rhode Island DMV appointment-only basis now permanent
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- One thing you typically never look forward to: going to the DMV. The Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles was forced to switch to an appointment-only basis during the pandemic, in…
883-pound great white recently tracked off New Jersey coast now in Rhode Island waters
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - A great white shark weighing nearly nine hundreds pounds and eleven feet long is now in Rhode Island waters after being detected off the New Jersey coastline…
La Salle Earns Top Honors at Rhode Island State Cheer Competition
La Salle won the grand championship and the division one championship at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League's Cheerleading Competition Saturday. North Smithfield won the division…
Great white shark tagged in Rhode Island waters for the first time
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE)- A great white shark was tagged with an acoustic tag in Rhode Island waters for the first time on Saturday. The Atlantic Shark Institute announced Monday that it had tagged…
Body camera video released in fatal officer involved shooting of Rhode Island man
Warning: This video may be disturbing to some viewers. LOS ANGELES (WLNE) – The Los Angeles Police Department released new dash camera video of the officer involved shooting that took the life of…
'I really thought I was going to die': Rhode Island woman speaks on shooting
SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE)- A Mother’s Day weekend trip to take in the New York City sights resulted in a scary scene for…
Demonstrators take to Rhode Island State House demanding justice for Ohio teen
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - A rally was held Thursday night in Providence demanding justice for a black teenage girl shot and killed by police in Columbus, Ohio. Ma'Khia Bryant, 16,…
Block Island names new police chief
New Shoreham, RI (WLNE)- Block Island has officially named its new Police Chief and Director of Public Works. Capt. Matthew Moynihan who currently works with Rhode Island State Police has been…
Bryant Wins First Division I College Football Game in Rhode Island in Over a Year
Making his first-career start, true freshman Ryan Clark threw for 154 yards and added a 22-yard touchdown run to lead the…
Rhode Island further loosens restrictions
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Commerce Secretary, Stefan Pryor announced the loosening of multiple restrictions, including increased capacity to houses of worship during Friday's coronavirus briefing. And many small businesses and restaurants say this is a big, and important step in…
Rhode Island gas prices continue to soar; up another nickel
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Rhode Island is up another nickel, and has now soared 26 cents higher in the past month, AAA Northeast said…
Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved for immediate use in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Vaccine Subcommittee unanimously approved the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the state. This means as soon as the state receives doses, they can go…
"Fall Sports II" Season Starts In Rhode Island & Massachusetts Monday
The "Fall Sports II" season beginning Monday in Rhode Island & Massachusetts with teams starting workouts. For most schools, the unique fourth high school season…
Mass vaccination sites open to Rhode Islanders
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island’s two mass vaccination sites are now open for business. The Dunkin’ Donuts Center and the site on Sockanosset Cross Road in Cranston are now vaccinating people 75 and…
Nurses from Rhode Island and Massachusetts to attend Superbowl courtesy of Robert Kraft
FOXBORO, M.A. (WLNE) -- Seventy-six healthcare workers from across New England will be attending Superbowl LV this weekend, courtesy of Patriots owner, Robert Kraft. All 76 guests have already been vaccinated. They will…
All hands on deck in Rhode Island in preparation for winter storm
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – In Rhode Island, it’s all hands on deck to prepare for the winter storm. Officials say the name of the game is preparation and keeping up with the snow.…
Winter high school sports can begin competition starting Friday in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Starting Friday all high school winter sports can begin competition in Rhode Island. In a press release on Wednesday, the Rhode Island…
