Loved ones to honor URI teacher
KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A teacher for the University of Rhode Island who passed away from her injuries after an accident on campus will be laid to rest…
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David Green Steps Forward Late, URI Reaches 4-0
A furious start propelled Rhode Island (4-0) to an 86-72 over Lafayette Wednesday night. Rhode Island stormed out of the gates, scoring the game's first 14 points. Sebastian…
Melrose Elementary in Jamestown tops state in attendance
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will visit an elementary school that's leading the state in two major categories. Melrose Elementary in Jamestown had…
Rollover crash cleared from I-95 in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Tuesday morning rollover crash has now been cleared from I-95 in Warwick. The rollover was reported around 3:15 a.m., near exit 28-A on…
Providence officials speak on funding battle, students plan walkout as judge rules in favor of state
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island Superior Court Judge has decided that the city of Providence…
RI Labor Relations Board to discuss RIAC, Pawtucket firefighters
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Labor Relations Board will meet today to discuss "unfair labor practices" at T.F. Green, as well as the…
#15 URI's QB Devin Farrell Probable vs. Albany
Rhode Island Football took a few steps back in the national polls but remained in both the Stats Perform and AFCA Top 25 rankings at No. 15/18 on…
Firefighters battle brush fire in Cumberland for hours
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Firefighters battled a brush fire for six hours on Nate Whipple Highway in Cumberland yesterday. The fire broke out before noon. Mutual aid partners were called to…
La Salle's Campbell Announces Commitment To Play Football At URI
La Salle standout running back/linebacker Terrence Campbell announcing on Instagram Thursday his commitment to play college football at Rhode Island. Campbell chooses URI over offers from…
McKee delivers remarks at the first hybrid ferry built in RI
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee delivered remarks at the dedication of the Captain Almer Dinsmore, a 154-foot ferry built in Rhode Island. The vessel is the first hybrid…
Live election updates 2024
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Stayed tuned for the latest updates for the 2024 Presidential Election. ABC 6 will update as more information becomes available.…
Election Day: What RI voters should know as they head to the polls
Senior Executive Producer Kristina Carretero contributed to this report. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today is Election Day. Voter turnout so far in Rhode Island can be found here. Besides…
Students at East Providence school create 'I Voted' stickers
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Students at schools throughout Rhode Island, although too young to vote, are being encouraged to participate in civic engagement. The 7th graders at…
Outdoor fire risk continues for Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today, high fire risk conditions continue across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Local officials are urging caution as dry, windy weather increases the…
URI Football Ranked #14 Nationally
With a six-game winning streak and an undefeated record in FCS play, the Rhode Island football team moved up to No. 14 in Monday morning's Stats Perform and AFCA Top 25…
Crews respond to brush fire in Central Falls
CENTRALL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- Crews responded to fire on Aetna Street in Central Falls this morning. ABC6 news crews observed the fire originating in an area of the woods. Currently,…
Dry Stretch Continues for Southern New England
Days since last measurable rainfall: 11 Conditions are dry in Rhode Island, with parts of Massachusetts entering Moderate levels of drought. The dry stretch is set to continue here across southern…
With early voting underway, residents to consider five ballot questions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Around 65,000 Rhode Islanders have already cast their ballot for the 2024 presidential election through mail-in ballots and early voting. The…
Local farm celebrates 25 years of its two-mile-long corn maze
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) -- Escobar Farm is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its two-mile-long corn maze. The maze, which sends visitors through a two-mile route over eight and a half acres of cornfields, helps…
URI Football Moves Up To #15/16 In National Polls, Mallay Named CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Week
University of Rhode Island Press Releases KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island Football continues to rise in the national rankings, coming in at No. 15/16 in the Stats Perform and AFCA Top 25…
Three people rescued from west wall after vessel collision
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Three people were rescued at the west wall of the Charlestown Breachway after a vessel collision Monday afternoon. At 12:17, Charlestown Rescue, Charlestown Police, and Dunn's Corners Fire Department were dispatched for a report of a…
Brown Celebrates Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame will induct 18 new members and one team at its 44th Induction Dinner on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the…
Friars Basketball Returns at Late Night Madness
The 2024-25 Providence College Late Night Madness celebration returned to the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Saturday, October 19. Over 10,000 students, alumni and families gathered at the AMP to…
North Kingstown honors former football coach during Friday game
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- North Kingstown High School honored former football Coach Joe Gilmartin Friday night after he died in a tragic accident on…
