PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With 35 candidates vying for former Congressman David Cicilline's seat in Washington D.C., political experts in Rhode Island called the race unprecedented. Adam Myers, associate professor of…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cranston Police Chief Michael Winquist released a statement defending his officers for how they handled the investigation of State Sen. Josh Miller. Winquist said that some members of the public and media have criticized the responding…
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As the Fourth of July approaches, Southern New Englanders are racing to get their fireworks for the holiday weekend. Shops like Phantom Fireworks in North Providence said Friday…
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- The remains of a soldier killed during World War II will be interred at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery on July 10. Pfc. George B. Thomas' body was declared nonrecoverable after the war until a historian…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Sen. Joshua Miller, representing District 28 in Cranston, was charged with vandalism and malicious injury to property Thursday evening after allegedly keying an SUV. Police were dispatched…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Shortly after the Rhode Island-based Eleventh Hour racing team bowed out of the seventh leg of the Ocean Race, two other teams had a chance encounter with…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Gov. Dan McKee on Friday outlined the investigation into the reported misconduct by now former the director of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance at the Department of Administration,…
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WLNE) -- Federal prosecutors said Thursday that Nathan Carman, the man accused of killing his mother at sea during a 2016 fishing trip that left from Rhode Island, has…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A 19-year-old Providence murder suspect was found hiding in a small closet under a stairwell before he was arrested Wednesday, according to authorities. Kevin Giron was arrested…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District Allen Waters announced Tuesday he will not be attending the Rhode Island Democratic Women's Caucus because it will be moderated…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The air quality alert that has been in place for the last three days will extend through Friday. The alerts have been issued by the Rhode Island Department…
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The family of a Woonsocket woman are navigating through their loss after a crash into a Subway sandwich shop in Smithfield on Wednesday. Smithfield police said Thursday that…
Army West Point Men's Basketball Press Release WEST POINT, NY – First year head coach Kevin Kuwik has announced his coaching staff for the 2023-24 men's…
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island’s Housing Department proposed "cottage" housing for the homeless population in Burrillville Tuesday night. The Tri-County Community Action Agency proposed new housing for those experiencing homelessness to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Environmental Protection Agency New England said that the poor air quality caused by Nova Scotia wildfire may continue Wednesday. The agency said that areas of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island are expected…
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- At the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Gold Star Families and state leaders paid their respects to the fallen soldiers that died for our freedoms. 30,000 American…
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced Monday that a man was charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of a woman at a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island leaders and veterans' families reminded the state to take a moment and remember fallen soldiers over Memorial Day Weekend. Ahead of the long weekend for many, Senator Jack…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- "It's like a scene out of a movie, I've never seen anything like that here, like it doesn't happen," said Lisa Ricci, a Johnston resident…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A neighbor dispute lead to a triple shooting in Johnston Wednesday morning, according to authorities. The shooting happened at about just 7:30 a.m. on Ligian…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Pawtucket police say a man tried to drive himself to the hospital after being shot in the chest on Tuesday night. Officers were called to a report of shots…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Skittles and Macy are sibling cats up for adoption at the Rhode Island SCPA. The cats are brother and sister, so would need…
FOSTER, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island senator and his wife are processing a great loss after they say their beloved koi fish pond was poisoned. The Rhode Island SPCA said Monday that…
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police arrested two people after a lengthy investigation into a drug ring and dog fighting operation in South Kingstown. Troopers used a search warrant…
