Another Toasty Tuesday on Tap!
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…
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No bids submitted for Washington Bridge reconstruction
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…
Fujita Stays In Lead, Bensel's Back-To-Back Aces Highlight U.S. Senior Open Second Round
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 takes ownership of Johnson's Pond
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,…
Gov. Dan McKee signs three bills into law for LGBTQ+ community
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 to begin work on Centre of New England Boulevard
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 Flower Show returns to Rosecliff mansion
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…
United Way of R.I. kicks off 4th annual Equity Challenge
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…
McKee to sign 2025 state budget
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…
RIPTA announces new paid CDL license permit course
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…
Dead shark washes up on Little Compton beach
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…
RIPTA announces additional public engagement opportunities for new transit center
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…
House approves 'missing middle' bill, now heads to senate
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…
MLB to add statistics from Negro Leagues
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…
McKee to recognize June as Pride Month
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…
House Finance Committee approves McKee's state budget bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The House Finance Committee voted to approve Governor Dan McKee's 2025 budget yesterday. The budget, which totals $13.9 billion dollars, brings additional funding McKee's critical focus points;…
Dozens of guns stolen from Warwick business, police release body cam footage
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Dozens of firearms were stolen from a Warwick business early Thursday morning, with the suspects still on the run. An early morning robbery at Rhode Island Guns…
RIDE awards $2.7 million in 'Get the Foam Out' grants to eliminate Styrofoam waste in schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education have announced that they will be awarding 101 schools with grants totaling nearly…
Shakespeare's Head Building sale paused in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials with the Providence Preservation Society have paused the sale of the Shakespeare's Head Building and Garden on Meeting Street. The sale that was…
McKee to announce Crescent Park Beach as a swimmable beach
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will gather with state officials today to announce a project to reopen Crescent Park Beach in East Providence as a licensed state,…
Breeze Airways announces major expansion at T.F. Green International Airport
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- State officials from Rhode Island with CEO and Founder of Breeze Airways David Neeleman celebrated the major expansion of additional flight routes, jobs, and annual passengers…
Volunteers help display Boots on the Ground in Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Volunteers headed to Fort Adams State Park today to set up the full display for Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial. The memorial will be open…
Police identify victim of deadly Providence shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Police have identified the victim of Sunday's shooting in Providence. The Providence Police Department said Monday that 28-year-old Julio Ariza was shot and killed on Admiral Street around 5:15 a.m. Ariza was previously sentenced to two…
South Kingstown Native, Bryant Infielder Zac Zyons Wins America East Batting Title
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant baseball sophomore second baseman Zac Zyons claimed the program's first America East batting title following the conclusion of the regular…
