R.I. surpasses 800 coronavirus deaths in nursing homes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island has reached a heartbreaking milestone: more than 800 Rhode Islanders have died due to the coronavirus in nursing homes and assisted living…
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Providence Police investigating homicide, city's 12th
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Providence Police are investigating a fatal stabbing which happened Thursday afternoon. According to Major David Lapatin, police were called to the fire station on Atwells Avenue…
Raimondo blasts Providence College, says Covid outbreak impacts entire state
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Gina Raimondo called out Providence College in her Wednesday afternoon coronavirus press briefing, saying student’s behavior has resulted in a large outbreak that is now impacting the…
Raimondo wants to close two high security prison modules to cut DOC funding
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo introduced a criminal justice reform package that is included in the Department of Corrections' (DOC) budget…
Community advocates, legislators call for 'justice budget'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - With still no state budget cemented for the next fiscal year, some Rhode Island legislators and community activists are calling on the general assembly to…
High surf from Hurricane Teddy attracts surfers from across region
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) - A high surf advisory is in effect in our area until Wednesday night, and it's no surprise that surfers took advantage of the waves Tuesday at Rhode Island…
Teachers in Providence unable to take attendance and keep contact tracing record
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Providence Public School District has faced a difficult return to school, after three students and two staff members tested…
Police: 21-year-old shot, possible retaliation for mall stabbing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): A 21-year-old is being treated at Rhode Island Hospital after being shot in the head, according to Providence Police Commander Thomas Verdi. The injuries are not life-threatening, according to Verdi.…
Smoke visible from west coast wildfires, ground level air quality unaffected
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – We've received many viewer photos this week, showing an uncommon sight here…
RIDOH: 19 positive coronavirus cases across 18 schools since reopening
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo held her first press conference Wednesday since reopening most schools to in-person learning on Monday. "By and large we're…
Providence releases results of school walk-throughs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Providence Public Schools released the results of the walk-through checklist of every school in the city on Sunday. Providence Public School District said that it has…
R.I. police officers take de-escalation training course
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Police officers from across Rhode Island are participating in a training course this week, which focuses on de-escalating tense situations without using force or getting physical. The course is…
RI will allow most fall sports in schools, except football and volleyball
RHODE ISLAND (WLNE) - At Governor Gina Raimondo's coronavirus press briefing on Friday, she announced there will be a Fall sports season for middle…
RI Secretary of State asking voters to drop mail-in ballot off starting Friday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – As Rhode Island’s Primary Election nears closer on September 8, it’s the first time the state is using a widespread mail-in ballot system. Starting Friday, the Secretary of…
"Filling The Boot" for Muscular Dystrophy goes virtual
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - A labor day tradition of collecting money for the MDA will look a little different this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. During the holiday weekend, firefighters around the country…
Governor outlines what a typical school day will look like during pandemic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo outlined Thursday what a typical school day will look like for students in Rhode Island this year.…
3rd shooting in Providence in one day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): A man is injured following a shooting in Providence on Saturday night. Justin Lopez, 24, was walking on Ledge and Charles Streets when he was shot at, according…
Rep. asking community to write letters, cards to residents at RI Veterans Home
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) - A local representative is gathering letters and cards for residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in response to…
Providence Fire Dept. receives $1M to replace aging engine
PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island's federal delegation has secured $3,884,710 in federal funds that will go to 17 different fire departments across the state. The recipients can…
RI Blood Center bracing for shortages from lack of mobile blood drives
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Blood Center is in dire need of donors, and is bracing for things to get worse since…
Cranston police seek suspects accused of supermarket wallet heist
CRANSTON, R.I.-- Cranston police are looking for two suspects that allegedly stole a wallet from an 83-year-old woman in a supermarket. According to police, the female suspect distracted the woman by asking her questions about an item, while the…
'They needed more time': Start of school year in RI pushed back two weeks for districts to prepare
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - During her weekly press conference Wednesday, Governor Gina Raimondo outlined the reasons why the state decided to push back the start to the school year by two weeks.…
Update: Police investigating homicide at Roger Williams Park, confirm man was shot
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Providence Police detectives are continuing a homicide investigation after a man was discovered injured on the Providence-Cranston line at Roger Williams Park on Monday…
Cops and teens meet to discuss community issues over a game of Bocce
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Part of a four week long series, Lights and Sirens International has been working to bridge the gap with teens. Cops and teens met on Federal Hill for a…
