COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) – Thousands of Rhode Islanders woke up to downed trees and no power or wifi. In West Warwick, branches snapped off of a tree on Harley Street blocking the road. In…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Starting Friday morning workers represented by local union SEIU 1199 at the Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing will go on strike looking…
TIVERTON, R.I. (WLNE) - Public schools in Rhode Island have been back in session for a few weeks, and you might be wondering what a typical school day looks…
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…
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…
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…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo introduced a criminal justice reform package that is included in the Department of Corrections' (DOC) 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…
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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Providence Public School District has faced a difficult return to school, after three students and two staff members tested…
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.…
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…
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, 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…
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…
RHODE ISLAND (WLNE) - At Governor Gina Raimondo's coronavirus press briefing on Friday, she announced there will be a Fall sports season for middle…
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…
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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo outlined Thursday what a typical school day will look like for students in Rhode Island this year.…
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…
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) - A local representative is gathering letters and cards for residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in response to…
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…
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, 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…
