Parents confused over spectator guidelines for school sports
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…
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Dr. Jha talks about the future: "Travel will be safe over the summer"
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…
Russell Named To Atlantic 10 All-Conference Third Team
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…
Environmental group calling for changes after Allens Avenue scrap yard fire
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…
Certain cities expand vaccine eligibility to 50+
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…
Rheal Cormier Dies at 53
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…
'We're going to get the job done': Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially sworn in during public inauguration
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…
McKee leads first COVID briefing as governor; Restrictions eased on gyms, restaurants, funeral homes
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 Meets COVID-19 Protocols, To Host Sacred Heart Saturday In NEC Semifinals
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…
'The best vaccine for you is the one available': Health experts say all vaccines are effective
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…
Voters approve millions in funding for state projects in special election
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…
URI Watershed Watch: RI water quality changed in 2020 during drought, pandemic
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…
Lifespan moving to less restrictive policy for visitors
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…
North Smithfield Skates Past Narragansett/Chariho Co-op In Division II Boys Hockey
In Division II boys hockey Saturday night in Rhode Island, North Smithfield skates past Narragansett/Chariho Co-op, 7-2.
City of Providence begins vaccinations for 75+ residents
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…
URI To Send Fatts Russell, Jeremy Sheppard Off with Senior Day Tuesday
Tuesday's game against Dayton is the 40th meeting between the schools, and the second this season. Dayton leads the all-time series, 22-17, and it…
Pawtucket Teacher's Union President speaks out: "You don't know the full story"
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) – Pawtucket committee members approved a plan to gradually return all students back to the classroom beginning with 1 through 6 graders in March. Now, the President of the Pawtucket…
DLT: 'Huge uptick' in fraudulent unemployment claims
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - If it seems like a lot of people you know have gotten a fraudulent unemployment claim in the mail, you're not imagining it. The Rhode…
Dunkin' Donuts Center to be one of several mass vaccination sites across R.I.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The rapid COVID-19 testing site at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center is now officially closed as the Department of Health announces new plans to turn it into a mass…
Governor Raimondo approved for Commerce Secretary just hours before final State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Governor Gina Raimondo was approved for her role as Commerce Secretary by the Senate Committee on Commerce on Wednesday. The vote will now head to the floor for final confirmation.…
Rhody Loses 'Tale of Two Halves' to Dayton
A frustrating second half hurt Rhode Island as the Rams lost on the road to Dayton, 67-56, Saturday afternoon. Rhode Island (9-9, 6-5 Atlantic 10) led for most…
Lifespan starts vaccinating 75+
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): Lifespan plans to vaccinate 350 patients who are 75 and older this weekend. The Lifespan clinics aren't open to the public. A spokesperson told ABC6 News that eligible patients…
St. Raphael Defeats Moses Brown In Girls Hoops Tuesday
In Division I girls basketball in Rhode Island Tuesday, Chloe Rayko scoring 22 points, with Amaya Dowdy adding 17, to lead St. Raphael past Moses Brown, 67-19.
Union under audit, members claim they're owed thousands towards pensions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Members of LIUNA affiliates Local 808 and Local 1033 came to ABC6 with concerns about pension deductions from their paychecks. They say they could be owed thousands of dollars. According to financial…
