Cranston family welcomes first baby born in Rhode Island in 2021
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - A family from Cranston believes they are the first to welcome the state's first baby born in the state in 2021.…
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COVID-19 vaccine to arrive at Rhode Island hospitals on Monday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - A spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Health gave a significant update on the state's long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine. The Rhode Island…
Expert weighs in on Rhode Island having most COVID cases per capita in U.S.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island leads the nation with the most COVID cases per capita, according to latest numbers from the…
Rhode Islanders soak up the sun during record-breaking November temps
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) - Stepping outside the last few days in Rhode Island, it's hard to tell that it's November. The southern New England region is…
Rhode Island's stay-at-home advisory begins Sunday night
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island's stay-at-home advisory has gone into effect. Governor Gina Raimondo announced multiple new restrictions on Thursday, in effort to stop the spike of COVID-19 in Rhode Island.…
Rhode Island starts preparing for vaccine distribution
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Gina Raimondo says no one knows yet about the timing of a vaccine, but says she’s trying to stay ahead of the game. Wednesday she announced the…
Rhode Island prepares for new rapid 15-minute COVID-19 test
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – A new coronavirus test is on the horizon for the country. Rhode Island is set to get 300,000 of these new tests called BinaxNOW produced by Abbott Laboratories. "When…
Rhode Islanders who died on 9/11 honored across the state
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) – The names of those Rhode Islanders lost 19 years ago on September 11 echoed through the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetary. “David Lawrence Angell. Lynn Edwards Angell. Carol Marie Bouchard. Mark…
Infosys plans to bring 500 new tech jobs to Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- (WLNE) India-based tech consulting and IT company Infosys announced Thursday that it's bringing 500 new jobs to Rhode Island. “Rhode Island’s strong leadership, positive business climate, and innovative spirit are…
Rhode Island calamari is the appetizer seen across the nation during DNC roll call
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island democrats used their 30-seconds of air time during Tuesday night's Democratic National Convention roll call to tout the state's official appetizer while formerly nominating Joe Biden for…
State Police to help out on Block Island following fatal crashes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Following two fatal crashes within a week of each other, the Rhode Island State Police will be helping the New Shoreham…
Victim in fatal moped accident on Block Island is identified
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I (WLNE) - A person died after a moped accident happened Saturday afternoon on Block Island. A moped and SUV crashed in a head-on…
Officials say Rhode Island is at 'turning point' after new travel restrictions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On Wednesday state officials urged Rhode Islanders to get serious after the governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts all placed Rhode Island on their travel…
Rhode Island cleans up after Isaias
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Islanders were busy Wednesday morning assessing the damage left behind from Tropical Storm Isaias and cleaning up. Lots of downed trees remain on streets and sidewalks across…
National Grid says some Rhode Islanders could be without power until the end of the week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lights are still out for many Rhode Islanders after Tropical Storm Isaias barrelled past Tuesday. National…
Passengers describe continued crowding on the Block Island Ferry
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) - According to passengers, the Block Island Ferry is still seeing issues with overcrowding on its boats. Just over a month ago, Block Island residents told ABC 6…
Former Rhode Island priest accused of using church funds to pay for personal items
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - State Police arrested a former Rhode Island priest Tuesday after they received a complaint in November that he had committed fraud before leaving priesthood. Rhode Island State…
Rhode Islanders fed up with fireworks set off at late hours during week
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE)-- It's not uncommon to hear fireworks this time of year, but a number of Rhode Islanders say they are fed…
Fraud stops thousands of Rhode Islanders from collecting unemployment payments
Thousands of Rhode Islanders, who haven't seen their unemployment payments in weeks, are feeling helpless. Many are taking to a private Facebook group, aimed at allowing…
Rhode Island sees 18 additional COVID-19 deaths, largest spike in deaths so far
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - 18 more Rhode Island residents have died from COVID-19 making this the largest spike the state has seen so…
Rhode Island Hospital ready for possible surge in COVID-19 patients
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Medical leaders at Rhode Island hospital told reporters on Thursday that the hospital has been planning for a potential surge in COVID-19…
Trend of Warm Winters Affecting Bodies of Water Across Rhode Island
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) – Bodies of water across Rhode Island hang in a delicate balance as animals, plants, algae, and bacteria all thrive…
New COVID-19 Response Measures in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - A set of broad measures to help limit the spread and infection of coronavirus were announced on Friday in a press conference held…
Rhode Island cracks down on vehicle inspections
RHODE ISLAND (WLNE) - Rhode Island is cracking down on vehicle inspections. The Department of Motor Vehicles is in the process of distributing digital cameras to all 325 inspection stations in the state. Once a station gets a camera, the…
