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.…
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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.…
Titanic submersible with tragic fate had ties to the University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The OceanGate Expeditions submersible that tragically imploded on its way to see the Titanic shipwreck on Sunday had connections to the University of Rhode Island. The Kingston…
Rhode Island state Sen. Miller accused of keying SUV in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island state senator is accused of keying an SUV in Cranston. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. Thursday at the Garden City Shopping Center. Col. Michael Winquist said the owners of the SUV…
Rhode Island SPCA rescues 11 dogs from Pawtucket home
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued 11 dogs from a house in Pawtucket Tuesday. According to the RISPCA, two calls were made over the weekend…
Secretary of Energy meets with Rhode Island leaders at Block Island Wind Farm
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The U.S. Secretary of Energy visited Rhode Island on Friday to see the nation's first working offshore wind farm. Jennifer Granholm spoke on the success of the…
Rhode Island-based team competing in The Ocean Race hit by 'marine mammal'
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island-based team competing in The Ocean Race had to stop after they hit what they believe was a marine mammal. The incident happened in the mid-North…
Rhode Island DEM to limit sizes of caught striped bass after May 27
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced that it will implement a size limit for striped bass caught recreationally. Officials said the size limit for a striped bass will be 31 inches and will go…
