Staying safe as crews clear the roads
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation crews have been prepping for the snow since Sunday, pretreating roadways with salt. And now, RIDOT crews are…
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Parking bans ahead of snow for Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Severe cold weather that is expected for Jan. 19 has caused some communities to put parking bans into effect. Cumberland: 3 p.m. on Jan. 19 to 3 p.m. on Jan. 20. Burrillville: 12 p.m. on Jan. 19…
Sebastian Thomas Hits Bank Shot for URI to Beat Davidson
Sebastian Thomas' season of spectacular plays continued as he banked a running 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds on the clock to lift Rhode Island to a 92-90…
McKee to release FY2026 budget proposal, aims to resolve $300 million deficit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will release his fiscal year 2026 budget plan Thursday. The state public expenditure released…
RI State Troopers fired for social media video showing pedestrian fatality on I-95
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two Rhode Island State Troopers from the 2024 academy class have been fired for violating division rules, regulations…
RIDEM to perform winter trout and salmon stocking
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said it will be stocking select water bodies in the state with trout and salmon from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23. The following area will be stocked with the…
Protestors blocked from State House rotunda during Gov. McKee's State of the State Address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Protestors gathered at the Rhode Island State House Tuesday night, while Governor Dan McKee delivered the State of the State Address.…
Gov. McKee delivers 2025 State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee delivered his 2025 State of the State address Tuesday night. "In 2025, I'm asking for your help to accelerate…
Supporters of RI equity impact legislation to meet with state leaders
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Advocates for equity will hold a press conference today in support of new legislation in the Rhode Island State House. The…
Suspect in 2021 Providence double homicide to appear in court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The suspect in a 2021 Providence double murder will appear in court on Monday. Kelvin Maldonado is charged with two counts of…
URI's Comeback Comes Up Short Against George Mason
Rhode Island (7-10, 2-2 Atlantic 10) mounted a furious comeback but came up just short as it fell 71-65 to George Mason Sunday. [blox_vms account="WLNE" key="079cf97fc3688586805e5fb384437bde18a57640" vtitle="George Mason…
Providence City Council demands McKee declare homelessness a public emergency
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two days after Providence's City Council Chambers were controversially opened to the city's homeless population, the council was back in those same chambers demanding Gov.…
Providence City Councilors open up chamber as warming shelter for homeless residents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence City Council sent a blunt message Tuesday night by opening up the City Council Chamber to help protect homeless people…
Pawtucket teen creates AI bot for companionship in memory of late brother
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island teenager is using the very latest technology to help others in memory of his older brother who died of cancer. 16-year-old Austin Haskins…
RI, Mass. reps speak on Capitol insurrection anniversary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection by supporters of president-elect Donald Trump, Rhode Island leaders are speaking about that day…
Suspects in 2022 murder of pregnant woman to appear in court
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two men indicted for the 2022 murder of a pregnant woman are due back in court Monday. Gary Gromkiewicz and…
Sebastian Thomas' Heroics Once Again Lift URI, Rams Beat George Mason At Home
A last-second shot from Sebastian Thomas awarded Rhode Island a 62-59 Atlantic 10 win over George Mason on Saturday afternoon at the Ryan…
RIPCA reminds residents to drive sober, extra patrols on New Years Eve
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association said additional patrols will be on the roads this New Years Eve to…
ABC6 2024 Year in Review: From the Washington Bridge to Travis Kelce's stolen watch
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With 2025 set to begin at midnight, we take a look back at the top local…
New year, new laws: RI to put host of new laws on the books
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island General Assembly is turning out a bevy of new laws for 2025. Starting Wednesday,…
Pawtucket to break ground on new housing project
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will help start a new housing project in Rhode Island Monday. Governor McKee will be in Pawtucket to…
Providence lawmakers say they support Atlantic Mills Tenant Union
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence lawmakers have expressed their support for the newly-formed Atlantic Mills Tenant Union, the first commercial tenant union in Rhode Island. Tenants…
Apparent crash on I-95 in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation's cameras are showing a heavy police and fire presence near the Thurbers Avenue exit in Providence. ABC6 has reached out to…
'Track 15' food hall set to open in February
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Downtown Providence is opening a brand-new food hall, located in the historic Union Station. "I was trying to take this historic…
