PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE)- The Papitto Opportunity Connection, a private foundation that invests in communities of color in RI, is now launching the inaugural Transform Rhode Island Scholarship. The scholarship asks high school students…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- The town of Johnston started their rollout of the 9,700 COVID test kits they received on Wednesday. Mayor Joseph Polisena said the town's initial rollout…
Rhode Island built a big first-half lead then withstood a rally as it held off Massachusetts, 66-58, in a key Atlantic 10 matchup Monday night. Rhode Island (13-3, 3-0…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - The data is in: 2021 was confirmed by experts at NASA/NOAA to be the sixth hottest year on record in nearly…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, the Rhode Island Council on the Arts (RISCA), and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) have announced the recipients…
QUONSET, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee and RI Ready have announced the opening of applications for the new $40 million economic development program at Quonset Business Park Wednesday. RI Ready is a statewide industrial site initiative to prepare sites to host…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Waterman Pediatrics announced Monday the implementation of Blue Cross Blue Shield Rhode Island's Safe Zone Program-- making them the first pediatric facility in the Ocean State to adopt the…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The East Providence Library will no longer be charging late fines on overdue library material effective January 7, according to a joint announcement from The City…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Downtown Providence by city hall at the height of the storm Friday afternoon was virtually empty. However, bus drivers from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority still had to operate under…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island has adjusted times of state-run COVID-19 testing sites due to weather conditions. Outdoor sites that are normally run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be open from noon to 8 p.m. today. These sites…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)- The man responsible for the fatal crash in Lincoln, that killed his fiancé, was seen in Kent County Court on Tuesday. Gregory Miller, 42, was held on $50,000…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)– A Providence man was arrested after defrauding businesses of more than $80,000 and assaulting federal agents. Paul Diogenes, (49), pled guilty in federal court Friday to charges of wire fraud and assault of an officer. According to…
The URI Rams head back out on the road this weekend. Rhode Island will play in the Holiday Hoops Fest in Washington, D.C. Rhody's opponent is the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- If you're planning on going to a business or venue in Rhode Island, you should definitely pack your mask and vaccination…
At Classical High School Wednesday, four student-athletes signing their national letters of intent to play in college. Two football players committing to play for…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)- Drive sober, or get pulled over. The campaign aims to raise awareness on the dangers of drunk and impaired driving. This time around, officers will be out patrolling in honor…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- A man was shot and killed in Providence on Saturday night, according to police. The victim was identified as 33-year-old James Owens of Providence. This…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Covid cases and hospitalizations in Rhode Island are the highest they've been in nearly a year. Currently there are more than 200 people in the hospital with COVID and…
Swansea, Mass. (WLNE)- Bags of Hope, a local charity project founded in 2011, hosted an event at the old Swansea Mall, where over 100 community members packed bags for foster children…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island Hospital and Miriam Hospital have each been designated an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). This award recognizes the hospitals programs led by infectious disease-trained physicians and pharmacists that…
CHICAGO (December 7, 2021) — In its 37th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Marquis Buchanan of Classical High…
Rhode Island overcame lackluster energy in the first half to hold off Sacred Heart for a 72-62 victory Tuesday night. The Rams (7-3) trailed 31-29 at…
Providence College Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College men's basketball team defeated the University of Rhode Island, 66-52, on Saturday, December 4 at the Dunkin'…
