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…
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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,…
Fans come out for Rhode Island Comic Con
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Comic Con returned to the Ocean State this weekend and brought actors and creators for the screen and print with it.…
University of Rhode Island dresses Rhody the Ram as Taylor Swift 'Eras'
KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Each year, the welcome center team at the University of Rhode Island dresses up the Rhody the Ram…
Rhode Island State House hosts rally in support of war-torn Israel
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A small pro-Israel rally of roughly 50 people gathered outside the Rhode Island State House Tuesday night. The rally, put on…
Rhode Island pastors working to find a way home amid bloodshed in Israel
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Nine Rhode Islanders are in Israel trying to escape the bloodshed between Hamas and Israeli Defense Forces.…
Crossroads Rhode Island breaks ground on development for those experiencing homelessness
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Crossroads Rhode Island on Friday broke ground on a construction site that will be used to house 176 formerly homeless adults. The organization held a ceremonial groundbreaking…
Topgolf Rhode Island ready for experienced, first-time players
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Topgolf Rhode Island is opening its doors to the public Friday. The modern golf experience is settling into its new home in Cranston. It's the first ever…
Rhode Island Blood Center partners with local Olympian for more donations
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Major concerns for blood donation amounts have become a problem for the Rhode Island Blood Center. The center announced a blood emergency last week. "If we don't…
Live Updates: Rhode Island areas affected by flooding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A severe flash flood warning is in effect for Providence and Kent Counties until 4:45 p.m. Sunday. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that Route 10 at Union Avenue was closed due to flooding earlier…
Many Rhode Island school districts announce closures, early dismissals amid extreme heat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The sweltering heat expected on Thursday will affect the first week of school in Rhode Island. The Ocean State can see a high of 91 degrees. The following…
Rhode Islanders flock to state beaches amid post-Labor Day heat advisory
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the heat advisory on Wednesday, Rhode Islanders spent the day hitting the beach soaking up the last days of Summer. "I just came to get a last…
Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2023 Saturday
At Rhodes-On-The-Pawtuxet in Cranston Saturday, the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame honoring its Class of 2023 inductees and award winners. JOHN HYNES John Hynes…
Strongest tornado since 1986 causes damage throughout Rhode Island
SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The National Weather Service announced Friday evening that an EF-2 tornado caused significant damage in Rhode Island. According to the NWS, the tornado began its discontinuous path…
Severe storm causes damage throughout Rhode Island
JOHSNTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Heavy rain and winds hit Rhode Island Friday morning, triggering a Tornado Warning and causing damage throughout the state. …
From Pond to Plate: Farming Oysters in Rhode Island
WLNE- Matunuck, RI Rhode Island has some of the best waters for farming shellfish in the world. The work that goes into keeping it this way actually started decades ago. It’s a…
Rhode Islanders dream of jackpot ahead of $1.05 billion Mega Millions drawing
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Just two weeks after selling a $2 million Powerball ticket, the Cumberland Farms off Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence was flooded with Mega Millions players before Tuesday's…
Rhode Island man suffers life-threatening injuries after car accident in Bourne
BOURNE, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Bourne Police Department said that a Rhode Island man suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on Friday. The department said that police and fire crews were dispatched to the area of Trowbridge…
'Topgolf Providence' rebranded to 'Topgolf Rhode Island'
CRANSTON, R.I (WLNE) -- After Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins voiced his displeasure over the name of an incoming entertainment complex, the official name was released Friday. Mayor Hopkins said that lawmakers…
Fallen WWII soldier's remains finally laid to rest in Rhode Island
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- At Rhode Island's Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Monday afternoon, the remains of an East Providence native and fallen World War II soldier were finally laid to rest.…
