WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Crews in Woonsocket spent most of the morning dealing with a massive fire at an abandoned mill on Privilege Street. Plumes of off-color smoke are all that's left of a fire that turned a multi-acre chemical…
BRISTOL, Conn. (WLNE) -- The Cranston Western Little League Team won the Little League Softball New England Regional Championship Friday. Congratulations to Cranston Western Little League!…
CAA Football Press Release RICHMOND, Va. (July 24, 2024) – Villanova, which posted a 10-3 record, earned a share of the CAA Football championship and…
LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The flamingo spotted on Cape Cod has now possibly made its way to the state of Rhode Island. In photos shared on the app eBird, birders have captured photos of the flamingo in Briggs Marsh…
Brown University Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. – 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 Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.The inductees into the Hall…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local officials gave their reactions to President Joe Biden's announcement that he would no longer seek reelection for 2024 on Sunday. Gov. Dan McKee said that Biden's presidency will be remembered as one of the "most…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- United Way of Rhode Island kicked off its 6-week summer learning initiative this week. In collaboration with and offered in five communities, the organization and its partners…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Days after no bids were placed to rebuild the Washington Bridge, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and other state officials addressed the media. Officials…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The fishing industry is seeing progress towards a promising future. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced a major contribution to a newly completed…
The heat and humidity are at it again! While the coast will remain in the low 80s, Rhode Island and Massachusetts will be sizzling as you head inland. Expect temperatures to…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- No companies have submitted bids to rebuild the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, a spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation…
USGA Press Release What Happened Senior major championships have not been particularly kind to Hiroyuki Fujita. Granted, it’s a small sample size – three appearances coming into this week’s 44th U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club – but the…
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Town of Coventry appeared in court Friday to address the condemnation of Johnson's Pond, where the judge ruled in favor of the town. Coventry is now the owner of Johnson's Pond and its associated land,…
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee wrapped up Pride Month with a bang, signing bills relating to name changes and codifying gender-affirming care into law. The three bills were signed…
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- The city of Coventry has announced that they will begin reconstruction of the Centre of New England Boulevard. Paving is set to begin on Monday, July 8, according to an announcement on Facebook. According to town…
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The 28th Newport Flower Show saw it return to the Rosecliff. This year's theme was "At Home," which is meant to showcase plants found in people's homes. Organizers said that displays will be located in the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The United Way of Rhode Island kicked off its fourth annual Equity Challenge with a discussion of justice, bringing local leaders and activists together on Juneteenth to highlight…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee is set to sign the 2025 state budget this morning, approving millions of dollars for everything from healthcare and education to the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced Thursday that they are offering a new Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prep course program. In a release, RIPTA said the program offered in partnership with the Rhode Island Institute…
LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Atlantic Shark Institute said someone made a call to the Mystic Aquarium about a dead shark that washed up on the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As the first planning phase nears the end, The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and Next Wave Rhode Island Partners are continuing to encourage riders to voice their opinions on the Providence Transit Center. According to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's House of Representatives unanimously passed house the "missing middle" bill this week, which would change the way builders and cities need to zone for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Major League Baseball is now updating history by including statistic from the Negro Leagues. Black baseball leagues excelled in the league for many years, and according…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will officially recognize Pride Month today. McKee is set to sign a proclamation that will officially recognize June as Pride Month in…
