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…
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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…
'I know this is concerning': Gov. McKee provides third update on RIBridges cyberattack
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State officials provided tips and updates for Rhode Islanders impacted by the RIBridges cyberattack during another press conference…
Planes, drones, or UFOs?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Residents in at least seven states have said they have seen mysterious aircraft in the past few weeks, including here in Rhode Island. "It does not…
Balanced Offensive Attack Sparks URI Past Central Connecticut Sunday
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters House, Lawrence, Farrell, Green, Brown Central Connecticut State Starters Ostowsky, Haid, Jones, Momoh, Brown How it Happened Rhode…
Viral Pawtucket man's family still receiving Christmas cards two years later
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- George Dowling died back in March, but his family said they still receive Christmas cards addressed…
Frigid end of the week
We returned to dry weather today after a historic December soaking yesterday. Much of Rhode Island tallied close to 5" of rain. T.F. Green saw not only it's rainiest day of…
Residents deal with aftermath of storm damage in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Residents across Rhode Island still dealing with the aftermath of Wednesday's storm, from fallen trees and flooded roads to power outages, the damage has…
Vehicle crashes into woods off I-95 in Exeter
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- Exeter firefighters were called to a report of a car off 95 northbound this morning. According to a post on social media from…
Rain ends but wind remains for Thursday as temperatures plummet
The soaking, wind-driven rain is finally coming to and end across the area. We tallied 2-4.5" of rain across the…
Reactions on the 1 year anniversary of the Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It has been one year since the westbound side of the Washington Bridge closed to commuters, and some…
