Washington Bridge closure 1 year later
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's been a year since The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the decision to close the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. At the…
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Patriots' Hunter Henry gifts holiday presents to foster children
FOXBORO, Mass. (WLNE) -- Patriots tight end Hunter Henry gave back to the community Tuesday night through his third annual event for foster children. "It's…
McKee to announce finalists for rebuilding the Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will be joining the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to announce the shortlist of two of companies that will…
URI's Sebastian Thomas Named A10 Player of the Week
Rhode Island senior point guard Sebastian Thomas was named the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday afternoon. Thomas had a massive…
North Kingstown: Electric Boat evacuated after bomb threat found written in bathroom stall
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Fire Marshal's office is investigating the Electric Boat campus in North Kingstown after a report of…
Providence Place mall receivership case in court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorneys who have been appointed to take control of Providence Place Mall receivership appeared in court today to give an update on the mall's…
Storm Arrives Tonight!
Good morning and happy Wednesday, everyone! Some of you are waking up to a light dusting of winter's finest after a brief snow shower last night! Enjoy it before it melts,…
URI Basketball fans celebrate historic start to season
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- University of Rhode Island basketball fans gathered in Newport on Tuesday night to celebrate a hot start to the season. The…
FBI investigating in woods in Coventry
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- FBI investigators were on scene in the woods off Eisenhower Street in Coventry Monday morning. ABC6 reached out to the FBI for comment on why…
Man pleads not guilty to 2023 shooting death of 17-year-old
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- 25-year-old Samuel Medina was arraigned in court on felony charges this afternoon, and pleaded not guilty to the 2023 shooting death of…
#10 URI Wins First Playoff Game in 39 Years
How It Happened No. 10 Rhode Island used a dominant defensive effort and a second straight 200-yard rushing performance by Malik Grant to defeat Central Connecticut State 21-17 in the…
RI residents head out bright and early for Black Friday
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Black Friday rush started bright and early for some Rhode Island residents following the Thanksgiving holiday. An estimated 36% of…
Richmond cuts ribbon on new roundabout
RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Department of Transportation officials visited Richmond on Tuesday for the ribbon-cutting of a new roundabout on Route 138. The $6.5 million roundabout replaces…
CAA Champion Rhody Rams Featuring Three First Team All Conference Players
The Rhode Island football team had 13 total players honored by CAA Football in its release of postseason awards on Tuesday afternoon, highlighted by First…
RI officials promote Small Business Saturday
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- This Saturday marks Small Business Saturday , a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting locally owned businesses that drive Rhode Island's economy. Some state…
600 turkeys distributed in Central Falls ahead of Thanksgiving
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- A total of 600 turkeys were distributed to the greater community of Central Falls last night. With Thanksgiving just days away, Mayor Maya Rivera teamed up with volunteers from Tufts Health Plan to distribute the…
URI RB Malik Grant Named CAA Co-Offensive Player of the Week
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. - Following his dominant weekend performance, Rhode Island running back Malik Grant has been named the Co-Offensive Player of the…
URI Coach Jim Fleming Named Finalist For Eddie Robinson Award
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. - On the heels of leading Rhode Island Football to its first conference title since 1985, head coach Jim Fleming has…
A Wetter Week Ahead
Good Monday morning, everyone! We're waking up appropriately chilled for this time of year, with temperatures in the mid and upper 30s to start the new workweek. However, by this afternoon,…
URI Men's Basketball Earns Statement Win over College of Charleston
Rhode Island played its most complete game of the season, dominating from start to finish to defeat College of Charleston 91-53 Sunday afternoon. The Rams (5-0) scored the first seven…
URI Women's Basketball Wins In-State Showdown
Rhode Island battled with in-state Brown, running away with the eventual 63-58 win at the Ryan Center Saturday afternoon. The first quarter was very back-and-forth. The Rams (4-3) held the…
URI Football Clinches First Conference Championship Since 1985
For the first time in 39 years, No. 13/15 Rhode Island football captured a league title, knocking off in-state rival Bryant 35-21 in the regular-season finale for both…
Additional funding amount for Providence schools announced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), Providence Public School District (PPSD) and the City of Providence have announced a settlement agreement…
Board of Licenses holds hearing for four Providence venues after violent incidents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Board of Licenses met last night to decide the fate of four Providence venues after violent incidents. Afrique D'Lounge and Lovera…
