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…
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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…
RI National Guard speaks out on treatment after photos cause outrage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): Rhode Island National Guard members are back from the nation's capital and speaking out after outrage erupted over shocking photos of troops taking their rest breaks on…
Cranston City Council passes resolution to urge the state to stop restricting hours for businesses
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - The Cranston City Council is urging the state to adjust guidelines currently in place that they argue…
Defending D1 Boys’ Basketball Champion Hendricken Hawks React To Getting Green Light For Games
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“We are here as long as they want”: National Guard secures State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): Security at the State House is still ramped up with members of the Rhode Island National Guard outside, even after Joe Biden was officially sworn in as the 46th President…
URI researchers testing new method to remove & destroy harmful “forever chemicals”
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) – Researchers at URI are testing a potential solution to an ongoing…
Lt. Gov. McKee outlines transition to Gov.'s office; focus is on beating coronavirus
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- With Governor Gina Raimondo expected to head to Washington D.C. to serve as Commerce Secretary under President-Elect Joe Biden, Rhode Island's Lieutenant Governor, Dan McKee, addressed the media…
Pawtucket School Committee votes to keep students remote for rest of year
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) – The Pawtucket School Committee voted unanimously to keep most students remote for the rest of the year. Committee member’s decision overruled the Superintendent, who proposed a phased-back in approach and…
RI Treasurer calls for state GOP lawmaker to resign after tweets
Rhode Island's treasurer is calling on a GOP state representative to resign following posts on social media. State Representative Justin Price tweeted that "Antifa infiltrated…
Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee to quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lt. Governor Daniel McKee will quarantine after coming in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, his team…
R.I. Department of Health gives update on Covid-19 response
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Health is seeing a slight uptick in the Covid-19 positivity rate since the holidays, but say they don't…
Cranston police identify woman killed while crossing Reservoir Avenue on Tuesday
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - Cranston police have identified the woman killed while crossing Reservoir Avenue on Tuesday night. Authorities said Janet Rochon, 65, of Cranston, was killed after being struck by an SUV on…
Frank Picozzi, former contractor known for elaborate Christmas lights, sworn in as Mayor of Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) - On the steps of Warwick City Hall on Tuesday, a new mayor was sworn in. Mayor Frank…
Cranston man, 73, held without bail after confessing to murder of girlfriend's son
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - A Cranston man will remain behind bars after being charged for the murder of his girlfriend's son. Charles Gangi,…
COVID-19 vaccines available for residents in Central Falls
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I (WLNE) - Mayor James Diossa announced that Central Falls will have the COVID-19 vaccine available for residents starting this week. The Central Falls Housing Authority will be the first population of…
Virus expert Dr. Ashish Jha frustrated by delayed vaccine rollout
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the new year just days away, the US is falling far short of its goal to vaccinate 20 million people by the end of the year…
