Recent hateful incidents prompt East Providence community meeting
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- City leaders gathered at the public library Monday night after a recent string of hateful incidents in East Providence. "It's an opportunity…
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Pawtucket man arraigned after allegedly hitting officer with car during child sex sting operation
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Pawtucket man was arraigned in court Monday afternoon after he allegedly hit an officer with…
Recipients of fourth Miya D. Brophy-Baermann Memorial Scholarship announced
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The recipients of the fourth Miya D. Brophy-Baermann Memorial Scholarship were named on Aug. 1. Abby and Ella were named the recipients of the scholarship, which was started by Michelle Brophy-Baermann to honor her daughter, who…
Jhamal Diggs Helps To Grow Sport With Volleyball Skills Clinic
Coach Jhamal Diggs has spent the last two weeks growing the sport of volleyball in the state of Rhode Island. The leader of the state championship…
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage patients get election period to opt in to new plan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island AG's office has announced a special election period for patients with United Healthcare's Medicare…
Earthquake off Russia sends waves toward U.S. while experts advise preparedness
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern coast on July 29, causing tsunamis to ripple throughout the Pacific Ocean. The quake was among the strongest ever…
Newport to hold rally for endangered hospital birthing center
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Aquidneck Island residents are planning a rally to show support for the birthing center at Newport Hospital. It follows a July 15…
Coventry Shuts Out Burrillville Friday To Force Winner-Take-All Little League Baseball Championship
RHODE ISLAND LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL - CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND Coventry 1 Burrillville 0
Barrington Public Schools: 3rd incident reported related to bus monitor accused of inappropriately touching student
BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Barrington Public Schools Acting Superintendent Chris Ashley announced Monday night that a third incident…
Newport officials push to keep endangered hospital birthing center open
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- It was standing room only in Newport, and a standing ovation for those and other comments in a notable show of…
Newport City Council to meet over status of hospital birthing center
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday night in Newport, the city council will convene for a special meeting regarding the fate of the Newport Hospital…
White Sox Draft URI's Anthony DePino in Seventh Round
A University of Rhode Island product seeing his name on the MLB Draft ticker on Day Two. Rhody third baseman Anthony DePino was selected by the White…
Tragedy in Fall River: Families, residents, and officials respond to deadly fire at assisted living facility
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- A devastating night for the Fall River community after a fire at an assisted…
'Unspeakable tragedy': Officials investigating cause of deadly Fall River assisted living fire
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- Nine people are dead and about 30 people are in the hospital after a devastating fire at the…
Providence Restaurant Weeks brings flavor statewide
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's favorite culinary celebration is back — and this year, it's bigger and bolder than ever. Providence Restaurant Weeks runs through July 19 and isn't just for…
Suspects in Garden City Center shots fired incident face a judge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two suspects in a Wednesday morning Cranston shots fired incident appeared in court Thursday to face charges. Andres Pizarro, 21,…
'Extensive criminal histories': Suspects in targeted Garden City Center shots fired in court Thursday
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Cranston Police Department has released the identities of two suspects in connection to a targeted shots…
Shots fired in Garden City Center parking lot in Cranston; arrests made
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cranston police responded to a shots fired call at Garden City Center Wednesday morning. Cranston police Col. Michael Winquist said…
Body camera footage released after man accused of holding a replica gun was shot by Pawtucket officer
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Body camera footage from the day an officer shot a man who was allegedly holding…
New Bedford, Fall River to host Independence Day celebrations, East Providence to mark Cape Verde milestone
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Whaling City is also getting an early start on its 4th of July…
Ian Steele Receives 2024 R.I. Sportscaster of the Year Award at 65th NSMA Banquet Monday
ABC6 sports anchor Ian Steele making the trip to North Carolina Monday for the National Sports Media Association's 65th awards banquet.…
Both sides of the aisle trade barbs, praise of 'big, beautiful bill' as final Senate vote looms
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) -- This morning, the senate is gearing up for its final debate on President Trump‘s…
Governor Dan McKee signs assault weapons ban bill into law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ban will take effect July 1 of next year. The bill only applies to the sale and manufacturing of assault weapons, not possession.…
Driver dies in Providence after rollover crash, car fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Fire Department said that a person died after a rollover crash on Interstate 95 South Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to…
