PC Knocks Off #24 Marquette In 2OT Christmas Classic
BY JIMMY GOLEN Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — After playing more than 47 minutes — including every second of both overtimes — Bryce Hopkins wanted the…
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Massachusetts adds Cannabis curriculum to drivers ed courses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Starting in 2023, Massachusetts Drivers Education classes will be the first to include a course on Cannabis. The new curriculum, created by AAA Northeast, comes after the transportation…
Department of Education answers to House Oversight Committee amidst school closure announcement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Department of Education representatives, including Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, answered to the House Oversight Committee after announcing three Providence schools will close. Members of the committee said the Department…
URI Outlasts UMass Lowell In Overtime Tuesday
By Jake Brown GoRhody.com Staff Rhode Island Starters Samb, Freeman, Leggett, Martin, Bilau UMass Lowell…
3 Providence schools closing as part of $500M plan to rebuild 'crumbling schools'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education and Providence Public Schools District have confirmed three schools will be closing as part of a $500 million to plan to rebuild the…
Providence Teachers Union blasts school district over lack of communication; plan to demolish schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Teachers Union released a tweet this weekend that revealed the Providence Public Schools District is planning on closing and demolishing two schools next year, without Providence Public School…
Cranston Street Armory heating center gets big approval while challenges lie ahead
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's State Properties Committee approved the plan Tuesday morning to open a temporary heating shelter at The Cranston Street Armory. The four-story building will use its ballroom…
Amputee calls for kindness after alleged discrimination at Cranston nail salon
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- "She doesn't have two hands, she doesn't qualify for the $45 requirement." That's what 22-year-old Sofia said she was told after getting denied having her reward card stamped at…
Cranston Street residents ready to welcome homeless to armory
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Residents near the Cranston Street Armory say they are happy to welcome a new warming center for the homeless in their backyard this winter. Gov. Dan McKee announced this week…
Hundreds fill Providence bar to celebrate USA soccer victory
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds filled Brass Monkey in Providence Tuesday afternoon to watch the Unites States Men's Soccer Team advance to the knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over Iran.…
Amtrak sees busy holiday travel rebound after avoiding union strike
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thanksgiving travel is on the minds of millions of Americans ahead of the holiday on Thursday, and many Americans taking to the…
North Kingstown police kick off Christmas package program to deter porch pirates
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- 'Tis the season of lowly porch pirates. The North Kingstown Police Department kicked off an annual program on Wednesday to deter those Christmas scrooges to make sure…
Toure Helps URI Women Close Out Coppin State For Third Straight Win
Courtesy GoRhody.com By Hannah Lorusso GoRhody.com Staff Rhode Island Starters: Cairns, Hattix-Covington, Lassiter, Squires, Touré Coppin State Starters: Staples, Watkins, Evans, Gardner, Salley How it…
US Commerce Secretary Raimondo to unveil $5M in funding for expanding broadband access
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Rhode Island's congressional delegation will announce $5 million in federal funding Monday to expand broadband access for all. The goal for this…
Rhody Wins on Senior Day, Awaits Selection Sunday
Rhode Island's defensive and special teams units set the tone as the Rams closed out the regular season with a 35-21 win over the UAlbany Great Danes Saturday…
Cicilline sees 'Red' after Ticketmaster, Taylor Swift presale woes
WASHINGTON (WLNE) -- First, there was some "Bad Blood" between Taylor Swift fans and Ticketmaster after presale woes. Now, Washington is seeing "Red," calling the ticketing website "an unchecked monopoly." Rhode Island…
Warwick police warn residents of suspicious packages with racist messages
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Warwick police are warning residents of suspicious packages with racist messages found outside. On Tuesday, police said the packages were found on lawns of several homes in…
Rhody Rallies to Beat Rival PC in Women's Basketball
The Providence College women's basketball team fell to intrastate rival Rhode Island, 74-72, on Nov. 14 at the Ryan Center in Kingston, R.I. Both teams moved to…
David Duke Jr. Gives Coats To Providence Rescue Mission
Brooklyn Nets guard David Duke Jr. spending his day off back home in Rhode Island Thursday. For the second straight year through his foundation, Duke visiting the…
Gov. McKee faces GOP challenger in bid for 1st full term
Man seriously injured after being shot in Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- Fall River police said a man was seriously injured after being shot Thursday. The shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m.…
The world's first plant based food hall shows off with cultivating cuisine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday concluded Vegan restaurant week in Rhode Island. It was also the celebration of World Vegan Day. ABC 6 News visited Plant City, the world's first plant based food hall. Plant City features four restaurants, three…
McKee announces new leadership for Overdose Task Force
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced new leadership roles in the Overdose Task Force for Prevention and Intervention on Wednesday. The positions include the task force's first full-time director and…
Reports: Celts' Udoka eyed as top choice to take over Brooklyn Nets
BROOKLYN (WLNE) -- Boston Celtics suspended coach Ime Udoka could be back on the NBA sidelines in short order. Several outlets including ESPN is reporting…
