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…
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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…
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…
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…
