RIFC Returns Home Fighting for Franchise's First Win
= Following Thursday’s U.S. Open Cup draw, Rhode Island FC will travel to North Carolina to face Charlotte Independence of USL League One on Tuesday, April 16 at…
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New Jersey earthquake felt in Rhode Island, Massachusetts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lebanon, New Jersey this morning, which was located about 4 miles northeast of Whitehouse Station with a…
Busy travel days predicted by AAA as storm hits Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- AAA Northeast expects more travelers than usual this week. With spring break and bad weather, they are advising travelers to…
Low turnout expected for Rhode Island's presidential primary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday is the presidential primary election in Rhode Island, although President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have already been declared…
'Grandpa George,' Rhode Island's Grandpa, dies at 96
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Grandpa George, the elderly Rhode Island man who became an online sensation, died at 96-years-old. George Dowling, a Pawtucket native and proud Navy veteran, died peacefully…
Rhode Island, Massachusetts among states bidding in offshore wind power auction
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The deadline has just passed for developers to bid in an offshore wind power auction including Rhode Island, Massachusetts and…
Meetings to be held for proposed sale of two Rhode Island medical centers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Health and Attorney General Peter Neronha will be holding two public meetings on the proposed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Each meeting will take…
House looks at bill preventing sudden school closures, mergers in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Wednesday saw another step in the ongoing fight to save 360 High School from a merger at the end…
Some Rhode Island charter schools receiving lower funding than public school counterparts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The funding available for charter school students outside of the big three districts of Pawtucket, Providence and Central…
Rhode Island rep targets chronic absenteeism with package of bills
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The chairman of the house education committee is trying to focus attention on chronic school absenteeism in Rhode Island. Representative Joseph…
Rain and heavy winds sweep across Rhode Island
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Strong winds and rain could lead to power outages across Rhode Island Wednesday. It's important to have a plan in place in case…
It's been a foggy morning in Rhode Island. Send us your fog videos
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's been a misty, low visibility morning in Rhode Island. ABC6 viewers have been sending us their fog videos through the Providence NOW app. Send us yours! Download the ABC6 Providence NOW app [blox_vms account="WLNE" key="01c95b2be0b5ea3925d4fa24f4e5ace6b890d47d"…
Rhode Islander Liam Coen Introduced as New Bucs Offensive Coordinator
BY FRED GOODALL Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Liam Coen says leaving Kentucky to become offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and potentially work with Baker Mayfield again was a “no-brainer.” Coen was formally introduced as the newest…
Rhode Island officials unveil plan to simplify college aid process
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials met with Newport high school seniors Monday to tout their plans to simplify the college student aid process. ABC6…
FEMA grants over $1M to Rhode Islanders affected by September storm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders affected by September's storm may receive part of $1,036,133 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is granting. FEMA…
FULL INTERVIEW: Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee talks wind energy, RI income with ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee sat down with ABC6's Karah Bailey to discuss his administration's…
RIFC Signs Player of the Year Albert Dikwa
Rhode Island FC announced today it has signed Albert Dikwa to a multi-year agreement, pending league and federation approval. Dikwa’s 2023 USL Championship accolades include the Golden Boot…
DEM says erosion a concern at Rhode Island state beaches
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the recent storms of rain and snow, state beaches in Rhode Island have taken the brunt of the damage. "There is no question that…
All eyes on Rhode Island rivers as water levels continue to rise
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- All eyes were on the rivers on Thursday as water levels were expected to hit extreme heights. The Pawtuxet…
Rhode Islanders almost out of time to see the Independent Man at the State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders are running out of time to see the Independent Man at the State House.…
RIFC Signs Striker JJ Williams
Rhode Island FC made a surprise announcement during its kit reveal party this evening when it introduced Jerome ‘JJ’ Williams as the club’s first striker. Williams has played with a number…
Families take part in annual Rhode Island Turkey Trot 5K
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K and Youth Fun Run stepped off in Pawtucket on Thursday morning. Many runners gathered for the tradition of a…
Rhode Island native killed during WWII to be buried in Pawtucket
PAWTCUKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- U.S. Army Human Resources Command said that a soldier from Pawtucket who died in 1942 during World War II will be buried at Mount St. Mary's Cemetery on Nov. 30. U.S. Army Air Forces Pfc. Henry…
Rhode Island officials honor Veterans Day
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials are celebrating Veteran Day with a number of ceremonies. Gov. Dan McKee hosted Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home Saturday. The event will feature members of the state's congressional delegation,…
