Construction company settles contaminated fill lawsuit for $11 million
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Wednesday that Barletta Heavy Division has paid $11 million to the state to resolve an…
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Investigation continues into two alarm fire that ripped through popular Wakefield restaurant
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Fire crews were called to Matunuck Oyster Bar on Succotash Road just before 4 a.m. Tuesday. When firefighters arrived at approximately…
CCRI Softball Departs For NJCAA Division III World Series
CCRI Athletics Press Release Warwick, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) softball team is headed back to the NJCAA Division III Softball World Series…
Local elected officials react to former President Biden's cancer diagnosis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with what his doctors are calling "aggressive" prostate cancer. On Monday ABC6 News heard…
Renovated International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum Opened
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today reopened its Museum following a multimillion-dollar renovation and unveiled a new symbol to define Hall of Fame membership for years…
RI Healthy Aging report released; Providence, Newport among healthiest communities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The RI Healthy Aging Data report was just released this week and is now available. Each year, health experts review and…
Former high school coach to face fifth day on stand in 'naked fat test' trial
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Aaron Thomas will be back on the stand today to testify for a fifth day in…
Aaron Thomas testifies for a third day in 'naked fat test' case
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former North Kingstown High School basketball coach Aaron Thomas was back on the stand Tuesday in his third day…
Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit against Trump administration to halt dismantling of HHS
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha announced on Monday that he co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing…
Former North Kingstown basketball coach testifies in 'naked fat test' case
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Aaron Thomas was back on the stand Monday in his second day testifying in his own defense. Thomas is accused…
Anti-deportation protest in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- An anti-deportation protest took place in Providence Sunday afternoon. Organizers with the Party for Socialism and Liberation Rhode Island said the demonstration was aimed against ICE activities…
Protest outside of RI Hospital after 'ICE Alert' post on social media
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Protesters gathered outside of Rhode Island Hospital Thursday afternoon. According to a social media post from the Party for Socialism and Liberation Rhode Island, the demonstration was in…
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…
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…
