12-year-old from East Greenwich becomes New England's youngest certified Master Scuba Diver
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A 12-year-old from East Greenwich secured the title of New England's youngest Master Scuba Diver. On Feb. 18,…
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Magaziner to meet with health leaders, doctors on GOP-proposed $880B Medicaid cuts
HOPE VALLEY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner will head to Wood River Health Services Monday to meet local health leaders…
Neronha joins 22 attorneys general in opposition to Trump, Musk cuts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against another effort by the…
2,600 remain without power in Franklin County after strong winds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency more than 2,600 people remain without power after a day of strong winds. The…
Cranston West's Gianna Desmarais Wins Individual All Around State Gymnastics Title
Cranston West's Gianna Desmarais won the individual all around state championship in girls' gymnastics Saturday. [blox_vms account="WLNE" key="c5a8536e5e609b880780711858f8bff0312544ef" vtitle="Cranston West’s Gianna Desmarais Post-Meet Interview Clip"…
Senator Reed, AG Neronha warn of dangers of Trump cuts on health research and jobs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A federal judge has recently blocked the Trump administration's effort to cut the National Institutes of…
Alviti appears at oversight hearing on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti was questioned by members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Senate about the demolition and…
Counting down 9 Days of Dates at ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- If you're looking for unique date ideas that are far from the norm, and you'd like to support local, Rhode Island businesses, here are nine out of the box ways to celebrate the holiday of love…
Echo Village, Providence pallet shelters to officially open Wednesday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The long-awaited pallet shelter housing in Providence is ready to open. Echo Village, on Victor St. behind the Foxy Lady, will officially open Wednesday and can house…
State House to vote on stray cat capture-neuter-release, other bills
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island house finance committee will meet Tuesday to hear testimony on additional articles to the budget proposal. The committee…
Hearing suddenly postponed as convicted North Kingstown killer seeks parole for ninth time
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A notorious, now elderly killer from North Kingstown is once again looking to get out on parole. 72-year-old James Hughes III's case appeared…
McKee, other leaders to announce PPSD 'path to total control'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state and education leaders are beginning what they're calling the "path to local control." State leaders including Governor Dan…
Providence pallet shelters to open Feb. 11
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Housing announced the opening date for the ECHO Village pallet houses. The shelters, located on Victor Street, will officially…
Providence musician's legacy to shape future of African American Museum of RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- February is Black History Month, a time set aside to reflect on the impact of historical…
Wakefield's Parker Ford scores in NHL debut for Jets against hometown Bruins
A dream come true Thursday night for Parker Ford. The Wakefield native & former PC Friars captain not only making his NHL…
Johnston mayor to use eminent domain to buy land for new public safety complex
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. released a new proposal that would put a swift end…
Johnston mayor to use eminent domain for public safety complex land
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena has proposed ending the construction of low-income housing for a new public safety municipal complex. He said…
Providence officials tout night culture, discuss safety concerns at clubs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- City officials gathered Monday night to release their comprehensive analysis of nightlife in Providence. Mayor Brett Smiley highlighted the importance of late-night bars,…
Woonsocket: 4-year-old struck by car in critical condition
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A four-year-old girl and her mother were struck by a car Monday morning outside of Hamlet Middle School. The Woonsocket Police Department’s accident reconstruction…
Neronha pushes back on Trump allowing ICE agents into schools, churches
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Attorney General and the state department of education shared guidance with schools Monday on the rights…
UPDATE: 4-year-old girl, woman struck by vehicle in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A four-year-old girl and an adult woman were struck by a vehicle near Hamlet Middle School in Woonsocket Monday morning, according to Woonsocket police. The…
Correctional officers evacuated from Moran for cell filled with smoke
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Correctional officers are being evaluated Wednesday morning after a code red situation led to inmate evacuation at Cranston's Moran medium security…
RI Senate holds hearing on homelessness, Echo Village opening
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two senate committees held a joint hearing on the rate of homelessness in Rhode Island and offered an update on Echo Village.…
RI and Mass. join 22 other states opposing Trump birthright citizenship EO
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island and Massachusetts are joining 22 other states in challenging president Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright…
