Rhode Island House set to vote on Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island house will vote Thursday on the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025. The House Judiciary…
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Bill capping inhalers at $25 passes Rhode Island Senate
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders with asthma may be able to breathe just a little easier, after the Rhode Island Senate passed a bill capping…
Gov. McKee celebrates the beginning of Pride Month in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials celebrated the start of Pride Month at the Rhode Island State House Tuesday. Governor McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos…
Special Olympics athletes compete in 2025 Rhode Island Summer Games
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Over a thousand athletes gathered at the University of Rhode Island Saturday for the 2025 Special Olympics Rhode Island Summer Games. "I feel…
Special Olympics Rhode Island hosts Summer Games competitions
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Special Olympics Rhode Island held its Summer Games at the University of Rhode Island on Saturday. Over 1000 Special Olympics Athletes competed in bowling, powerlifting,…
Gov. McKee speaks on Rhode Island being named a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' by DHS
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Department of Homeland Security has named Rhode Island as a "sanctuary jurisdiction" on a newly-released federal list.…
Neronha backing legislation to keep physicians in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha sounded alarm bells on the state of healthcare in Rhode Island, laying out a series of new plans he said will help fix the problem.…
Rhode Island veteran speaks with ABC6 about significance of Memorial Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- While many of us gathered with family and friends this Memorial Day, for others, it was a day of mourning.…
RIFC's Khano Smith Named USL Championship Coach of the Week
Rhode Island FC announced today that Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith has been named to the USL Championship Week 11 Team of the Week…
Bottle deposit could be coming to Rhode Island if new bill is passed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A 10-cent bottle deposit might soon be making its way to Rhode Island. Within the next few years,…
Revolution, RIFC Brace For U.S. Open Cup Showdown In Pawtucket Wednesday
A clash of local soccer clubs happens Wednesday in Pawtucket. The New England Revolution will make the trip south to the brand new Centreville Bank…
Centreville Bank Stadium Opens with Memorable Match for RIFC
After out-shooting, out-possessing and out-passing San Antonio FC, Rhode Island FC held the Western Conference leaders scoreless for the first time all season as its historic home…
RIFC fans can enjoy good food alongside the game at Centreville Stadium
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's RIFC's new home and Pawtucket's newest host, and when it comes to catering to the 10,500 fans in their space, the team…
Mayor discusses economic impact of RIFC's new stadium
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Nearly three years after announcing Rhode Island would be home to its first ever football club, Centerville Bank Stadium hosting its inaugural game Saturday in Pawtucket.…
RIFC Ready to Take Pitch for Inaugural Match at Centreville Bank Stadium
For the first time in 189 days, Rhode Island FC will close out its seven-game road stretch in 2025 and play in front of its home fans on…
RIPTA and RIFC announce free gameday bus service
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and Rhode Island Football Club are offering fans free bus service for home games this season. RIPTA and RIDC aim to reduce traffic congestion, citing the 10,500 fans expected for…
Spring break: Keep the kids busy and entertained with activities across Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With Rhode Island students off from school this week, it’s prime time to get out and make the…
Universal free pre-K program bill passes Rhode Island senate
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island senate has approved a bill to create universal pre-kindergarten classes free of charge. If enacted, the "Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten…
Multiple Rhode Island retail thefts believed connected to South American retail theft ring
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- At least three suspects are due in court Wednesday in connection to theft at the Garden City Center in Cranston. Police believe the…
RIFC Hoping JJ Williams Gets Hot Again After Scoring First Goal of Season
Rhode Island FC picked up its first point of the 2025 season on Saturday, battling to a 2-2 tie at Western Conference club…
Rhode Island celebrates 204 years of Greek Independence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee said representatives of Rhode Island's Greek Orthodox churches and members of the Greek American community celebrated the 204th anniversary of…
Rhode Island Native Kelvin Odih Decommits from West Virginia After Coaching Change
A coaching change at Indiana has a trickle-down effect on a Rhode Islander. Darian DeVries has taken the Hoosiers' head job, leaving West Virginia.…
RIFC Begins Training Inside Stadium at Tidewater Landing
Rhode Island FC announced today that single-game tickets for its first five home games of the 2025 USL Championship season are on sale now. The defending Eastern Conference…
Freedom to Read Act proposed to combat book bans in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Senators David Morales and Mark McKenney will be joined by several organizations to rally support for the…
