Regional leaders back New England offshore drilling ban
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Seth Magaziner are leading a bipartisan group of New England delegates to ban offshore drilling along…
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Cumberland firefighters battle house fire on Sun Valley Drive
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Cumberland Fire Department said it battled a house fire Tuesday afternoon. Around 1 p.m., crews were dispatched to Sun Valley Drive…
URI Football Finishes Spring With Competitive Blue-White Game Saturday
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island's passing game shined, but the defense held on for a 30-24 victory in the annual Spring Blue-White…
Reed, Magaziner to discuss potential cuts to Social Security
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation are marking this Tax Day as "Social Security day of action." Senator Jack Reed and Congressman…
Vigil held to remember victims of Dominican nightclub roof collapse
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Dominican community of Rhode Island held a vigil on April 12 in remembrance of those killed in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican…
Providence Public Library celebrates 150th birthday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A special celebration is underway at a place many Rhode Islanders hold close to their hearts. The Providence Public Library is marking 150 years of…
Young Breasties offers young people battling breast cancer guidance and community
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- We still have around seven months to go before October, but it's never too soon to raise awareness about breast…
Fire at funeral home in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Portsmouth Rhode Island Firefighters, Local 1949 said that a fire broke out at the Connors Funeral Home on West Main Road on April 4. The fire occurred around 1:30 p.m. When firefighters arrived they saw…
Local leaders to host town halls, some discussing Trump policies
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local politicians have been vocal about policies enacted by President Donald Trump since he resumed office in January. Congressman Gabe…
Police searching woman's home after her remains were found in the woods
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Wednesday marks the second day of an active police scene at the home of Michele Romano. On March 31,…
United Way RI hosts annual 401Gives fundraiser for local nonprofits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of nonprofits across Rhode Island are coming together for 401Gives, an initiative designed to make fundraising easy and impactful.…
Women in Law Enforcement Symposium discusses women's opportunities in field
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- Women leaders in law enforcement spoke with students and colleagues about ways to recruit more women into the male-dominated field Friday. A…
Feeding Minds & Bodies campaign donates boxes of food and supplies to families in need
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hunger remains a major issue across the country, and in Rhode Island, one in five children…
'You saved Linda's life': Cranston honors city man who found missing autistic woman
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins gave Savong Sam a citation of recognition Wednesday morning to thank him for finding…
Fans from all over head to the AMP for March Madness as games get underway
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The madness has officially begun for the NCAA March Madenss tournament. "It's a marathon today," Marblehead resident Phil Padulsky. "We love hoops and it's…
RI education commissioner: 15 percent of state school budget from DOE
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- President Donald Trump is expected to move to fully dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Thursday. He's expected to…
Racing for rehab; Franklin runner to run first Boston Marathon in honor of his father
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WLNE) -- With the Boston Marathon just a month away, runners intensify their preparations. For one young athlete from Franklin, the race is…
Saint Joseph's Day keeps Johnston bakery busy
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The countdown to St. Joseph’s Day at the Original Italian Bakery in Johnston doesn’t start a few days before, it starts months in advance. Wednesday…
Scituate's Madison Medbury Invited to Women's Collegiate All Star Game
Rhode Island College senior guard Madison Medbury (Scituate, R.I.) was named the 2025 D3hoops.com Region 2 Most Outstanding Player and First Team All-Region for her performance…
Labor of love: New labor and delivery unit set to open at Women and Infants Hospital
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Care New England is preparing to welcome patients to the new Brown University Labor and…
Providence police: Driver charged with DUI after striking utility pole, two parked cars
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A driver has been charged with a DUI after Providence police say he jumped a curb on Orms Street and struck a telephone…
URI Beats Bryant at the Beck
Rhode Island Starters Moroney (SS), Penney (2B), Perron (3B), Genther (RF), Thompson (1B), Henschel (LF), Hindle (DH), Leikus (C), Medina (CF), Johnston (P) Bryant Starters D'Amato (LF), Noriega (1B), Durand…
Middleborough crews battle fire that 'consumed' house and barn, injured one person
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Middleborough Fire Department said it battled a two-alarm fire that "consumed" a house and barn and injured one…
Twin brothers from Hope Valley use wrestling to help cope with parents' deaths
RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Twin brothers from Hope Valley are dealing with the sudden loss of both their parents by bonding through…
