'Something was wrong': Milkman saves dog from burning Smithfield home
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- A milkman who was on his normal delivery route in Smithfield earlier this week saved a dog from a burning home. The fire happened at about 9 a.m.…
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Man stabbed several times by girlfriend in Attleboro, police say
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) -- A 30-year-old man was stabbed several times by his girlfriend in Attleboro early Thursday morning, according to police. The stabbing happened at about 3 a.m. on Oakdale Street. Police…
1 year after disappearance, family of Charlotte Lester wants answers
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's been one year since Charlotte Lester's family reported her missing. It's a case that rocked the community, with developments that have prompted more questions than answers.…
Lincoln man faces DUI charges after crashing through fences at state police barracks
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A man is facing DUI charges after he crashed his SUV through two fences at the Rhode Island State Police Lincoln barracks early Thursday morning. Troopers said…
11th Hour Racing Wins Leg 4 of Ocean Race as Boats Arrive In Newport
11th Hour Racing Press Release In brief: Newport-based 11th Hour Racing Team takes the top spot on the Leg 4 podium It…
Woman had tumultuous relationship with fiancé charged in her death, prosecutors say
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- A woman who was killed in Coventry in December had a tumultuous relationship with her fiancé who's charged in her death, prosecutors say. Leila Patricia Duarte Da Luz's body…
RIC Introduces Sam Ferry as New Men's Basketball Coach
Rhode Island College Press Release Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College introduced Sam Ferry as its new head men’s basketball coach at a press conference held in The Murray Center on…
Man dead after truck plunges into water in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A man died after a truck plunged into the water in East Providence early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Steve Mastriano, an incident commander with the…
RIDEM offers incentives to fill major state lifeguard shortage
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management is offering incentives and raising pay rates to fill significant staffing shortages as the summer nears closer. The state is facing…
Fall River discusses partially treated wastewater overflowed into Mount Hope Bay
FALL RIVER, R.I. (WLNE) --The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater overflowed into Mount Hope Bay over the weekend from Fall River. Now, city…
Brewing with fungus
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- As we wrap up Fungus Week, ABC 6's Kelly Bates shows us the smallest members of the fungi kingdom and how they make the weekend more interesting. If you…
Pick of the Litter: Meet Chino!
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Today we met a pup named Chino up for adoption at the Rhode Island SCPA. Chino a playful 11 year old who likes to go…
State representative introduces legislation to send illegal ATV riders to jail
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After the city of Providence unveiled a new community response team to curb illegal ATV riding, a Rhode Island state representative is reintroducing…
Former Middletown volleyball coach killed in Vermont group home
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island College officials confirmed the death of one of its graduates after they were reportedly murdered while working in a Brattleboro, Vermont group home. RIC said…
Ocean State officials announce $500,000 for domestic violence prevention
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The lasting impact of domestic violence continues and reverberates long after the abuse has ended, advocates said. As an effort to help prevent domestic violence and develop effective, evidence-based strategies, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse,…
Alyn Breed under review after being granted bail for domestic dispute
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After being held without bail Monday, Providence College men's basketball player Alyn Breed was granted bail after a weekend domestic dispute off-campus. "The complaining witness has become uncooperative,"…
Pick of the Litter: Meet the Ninja Turtle Puppies!
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Today we meet four puppies all named after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles up for adoption at the Rhode Island SCPA.…
Friends and family remember Tim White as he is inducted to WWE Hall of Fame
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- For years, he stood in the squared-circle officiating huge matchups in the WWE, and while Tim White has hung on the wall for years at…
Commuters relieved as RIPTA, Providence increase Kennedy Plaza security
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In conjunction with the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, the city of Providence is equipping Kennedy Plaza with increased patrol officers to safeguard the major junction.…
Pick of the Litter: Meet Brie!
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Brie is a 2-year-old rabbit up for adoption at the Rhode Island SPCA. She is described as loving and would work well in a home…
Experts warn of 'recession' amidst multiple construction financial woes
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- As financial troubles delay and cancel construction projects across the state, economic experts say we're spiraling towards an economic downturn. Projects like the revitalization of the Superman Building,…
Harvard Brings Close To Historic Season For URI Women In WNIT Super 16
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Cairns, Squires, Touré, Hattix-Covington, Lassiter Harvard Starters Forbes, Rodriguez, Turner, Mullaney, Glenn How it…
Family and friends remember Diane Drake 43 years after her murder
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Family and friends remembered the life of Diane Drake, the 19-year-old who was found murdered on Easton's Beach in Newport 43 years ago. The killer and motive remain…
The search for the PC Friars next basketball coach
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The news broke of Ed Cooley leaving Friartown after 12 years on Monday. "I will say the real estate listing this morning, that was a curve…
