Fatts Russell shocked the University of Rhode Island basketball fanbase when he announced he would look into transferring for a grad year in the NCAA. [field59_video account="WLNE" key="928fd7fe3f04e1c58e71436c04b7804cdea548e4"…
Rhode Island's football program has entered a shutdown as a result of multiple positive COVID-19 tests within the program, effectively ending the team's season. https://twitter.com/IanSteeleABC6/status/1379901032558428160?s=20 The Rams…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lawmakers on the House Corporations Committee heard a bill Monday night that would change the name of the state's airport to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. "The…
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is changing the way they…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Department of Health released 5,500 vaccine appointments Tuesday morning, getting people one step closer to reaching the finish line. "There is literally not another dose in the…
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – A bill called the Act on Climate passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Tuesday, moving one step closer to…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) - With three young kids at home, Megan Gallagher was in disbelief when a doctor told her she had colorectal cancer. Gallagher is a licensed counselor and has coached people…
After winning consecutive overtime, road games against Top 25 programs, Rhode Island cracked the STATS Perform FCS Top 25 poll, released Monday afternoon. The Rams – who beat…
Rhode Island battled back from an early deficit, beating Bryant 6-4 in a frigid marathon of a game Sunday afternoon. Freshman Zach Fernandez gave the Rams (7-5) a…
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) - Parents in Portsmouth say they're confused about spectator guidelines for the upcoming Fall II sports season. Fall sports like volleyball and football were moved…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – One year after the coronavirus rocked the world, health experts are looking back at what went wrong and what the future looks like moving forward. Brown University’s Dean of Public…
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island senior Fatts Russell was named to the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Third Team All-Conference squad, the league announced Wednesday…
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com Just in the last four years, the Allens Avenue area has seen: - A train derailment…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) – While statewide eligibility remains at 65 and older, some cities are taking the initiative to speed up that timeline and include residents 50 and older. Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien announced…
16 year major league pitcher Rheal Cormier died Monday at the age of 53 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Cormier got his start at the Community College of Rhode Island…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee was ceremonially sworn as the 76th Governor of Rhode Island during a public inauguration on Sunday. The socially-distanced ceremony was held at noon on the steps of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee led Thursday's COVID-19 briefing for the first time since being sworn in as governor, sharing…
Bryant University Press Release SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University men's basketball team will host Sacred Heart in the 2021 Northeast Conference Tournament on…
PROVIDENCE, R.I.(WLNE)- With the newly approved Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, it's raising questions amongst the three available vaccines... and if one is really better to get than the others. Does it matter…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - According to unofficial results from the Board of Elections, the majority of Rhode Island voters approved all seven bond measures in…
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The extreme drought last year impacted water quality for Rhode Island's…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Lifespan will be moving to a less restrictive visitation policy at Rhode Island, Miriam, and Newport Hospitals today, in accordance with RIDOH guidance. Lifespan created the following guidelines to ensure that patients can receive visits from…
In Division II boys hockey Saturday night in Rhode Island, North Smithfield skates past Narragansett/Chariho Co-op, 7-2.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Eligible residents from all over the Ocean State will have access to schedule an appointment for vaccinations at several locations beginning Wednesday. That includes state-run vaccination sites and clinics…
