Black Lives Matter holds peaceful Newport protest
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters marched through the streets of Newport on Saturday, chanting while making stops at the police headquarters and at the county…
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FDA Approves Drug That Helps Detect Alzheimer's
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - The FDA has approved a new drug studied by doctors at both Rhode Island and Butler Hospitals, in hopes of finding a possible cure to Alzheimer's disease. The…
Police Academy instructor shares what future cops are taught about use of force in RI
As clashes with police are running rampant across the country on a nearly daily basis in the wake of George Floyd's death, a "use…
Racism is a public health problem, says Kent Hospital chief
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) While Gov. Gina Raimondo expressed concern that large protests in the state over the murder of George Floyd could lead to further spread of COVID-19,…
Child care centers reopen under Phase 2 in R.I.
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) - Phase 2 of reopening Rhode Island's economy began on Monday, June 1. In this new phase, almost every sector of the economy is…
Westerly restaurant proceeds with caution in phase two
WESTERLY, RI (WLNE) - With phase two of reopening Rhode Island's economy beginning on Monday, restaurants around the state now have the ability to provide indoor dining…
Places of worship opened their doors to parishioners this weekend
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - All places of worship in Rhode Island have been given the green light to reopen for services. The past few months, many places of worship have had to…
Saturday's peaceful protest ends with vandalism at the State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island State Police responded to the Statehouse for reports of vandalism, proceeding a protest Saturday. Messages, including overt profanity directed at the police, were spray-painted…
With backlog of elective surgeries, Kent Hospital adds Saturday procedures
WARWICK, RI (WLNE) - With elective surgeries continuing throughout Rhode Island after being put on a hiatus to prepare for an influx of coronavirus patients,…
ACLU files lawsuit against DLT for lack of notification over frozen UI benefits
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Attorneys with the RI ACLU are filing a class-action lawsuit claiming the DLT froze weekly unemployment insurance benefits to…
Small crowds hit two open RI state beaches for Memorial Day
With two of the seven state beaches open in Rhode Island for Memorial Day it gave people a chance to enjoy the holiday by getting some much needed fresh air, but the…
Several courts set to reopen on June 1st with restrictions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Several courts in Rhode Island will reopen on June 1st with capacity restrictions. While the courthouses have been closed to many proceedings,…
RI performing arts community feels 'left in the dark," forms group to get state's attention
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) - Leaders from Rhode Island's performing arts community have formed a group to get the attention of…
State launches new COVID-19 mobile app, allows health officials to track location
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): State officials unveiled a new mobile app available now, meant to provide Rhode Islanders with resources all in one place at their fingertips. However, there is also an optional…
Virtual Memorial Day Wreath-Laying in Honor of the State's Military Members
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Lt. Governor McKee was joined by Governor Raimondo and other military officials on Monday to honor the state's fallen soldiers during a virtual wreath-laying ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Garen of Heroes, which is…
Providence G Rooftop holds virtual benefit for RI restaurant employees
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): The Providence G Rooftop is holding a virtual music benefit for all Rhode Island restaurant employees. The benefit is from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m on Saturday, May 16. Local artists will be hosting the 6-hour concert,…
Summer Tourism in R.I. in question
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE)-- Governor Gina Raimondo says she is optimistic that she’ll be able to lift her 14-day quarantine mandate for out-of-state visitors by the time peak tourist season…
Governor Raimondo allowing summer camps to start up on June 29
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo announced Thursday that summer camps will be allowed to operate in-person on June 29. The governor said that…
Large gyms push back against governor's plan to reopen small gyms first
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) - Some gym owners in Rhode Island are feeling left out after Governor Raimondo announced she is considering opening small gyms…
Hair salon owner seeking more guidance from state in advance of reopening
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) - Small business owners in Rhode Island are calling on the state to give them a clear picture of what steps need to be taken now in order to be able to reopen safely when the…
Man charged with stabbing of Cumberland Officer
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE): A Cumberland police officer is recovering after he was stabbed outside of Cumberland High School on Saturday night, according to Police Chief John Desmarais. The…
North Providence is latest police union to push back on governor's mask order
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The North Providence police union is joining Warwick's police union in raising concerns about the governor’s mask order, saying it overreaches for including the threat of civil penalties against…
RI restaurants can serve mixed drinks with takeout orders starting Saturday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - As Rhode Island moves into Phase 1 of reopening the economy, restaurants are still limited to takeout and delivery orders, but…
R.I. health centers to receive $3 million in federal funds for coronavirus testing, PPE
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D - Rhode Island) announced on Friday that Rhode Island community health centers will…
