PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha announced on Tuesday that he is co-leading 23 attorney generals in suing to stop the Trump administration's new policy. The policy rules that trillions of dollars in funding will be withheld from…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee delivered his 2025 State of the State address Tuesday night. "In 2025, I'm asking for your help to accelerate…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The first heavy snowfall of the season swept across Southern New Englanders on Friday. "There is some purity about it and the joy that it…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) --The change in presidential administration in Washington means blue states like Rhode Island will lose some connections at the federal level.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll of Rhode Island residents showed that the majority of Ocean Staters are "pessimistic" about the direction of the state and the leadership of Gov. Dan McKee. The Ocean…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has signed the Rhode Island FY25 budget, which emphasizes education, housing, local road improvements and small businesses and totals $13.9 billion. In the area of housing, the budget contains a $120…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee is set to sign the 2025 state budget this morning, approving millions of dollars for everything from healthcare and education to the…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hooters in Warwick on Airport Road is officially closed, according to an announcement on their social media. The restaurant said the closure is due to the impacts of the Washington Bridge. "Due to the bridge collapse,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The House Finance Committee voted to approve Governor Dan McKee's 2025 budget yesterday. The budget, which totals $13.9 billion dollars, brings additional funding McKee's critical focus points;…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The East Providence City Council authorized changing an ordinance proposed by Mayor Bob DaSilva to allow more outdoor dining opportunities at restaurants. The council said the changes would allow up to 20 outdoor seats that…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council is set to meet tonight at 6 p.m. to discuss a variety of topics that will impact the city of Providence, from housing…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In honor of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is launching a "No Pollute Commute" bike to work challenge. The challenge will begin on Wednesday, May 1 and ending on Friday, May…
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) -- A third eastbound lane officially in place for Monday's morning commute, and drivers aren't seeing quite the backups they saw when the westbound lane was…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) -- Providence city councilors boosted the message of advocates for the South Water Street Bike Path, proposing an ordinance in efforts to save that path…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- During Monday's community meeting, Mayor Brett Smiley heard from residents on changes involved in the city's Washington Bridge closure impact mitigation plan.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --Providence bikers came out en masse to Thursday's City Council meeting asking councilors to stop the removal of the South Water Street bike lane. Mayor Brett Smiley…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council wants to hear from residents and cyclists on the removal of bike lanes on South Water Street. Advocates said they are not…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council will hold an open meeting Thursday for the public to comment on the proposed closure of the South Water Street bike lanes. The Public Comment will start at 5:15 p.m. Thursday and…
PROVIDENCE. R.I (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced permanent changes Wednesday to the two-way bike lanes on South Water Street. The city will move the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced today Providence's plan to reduce traffic congestion and alleviate the burden of the Washington Bridge closure. Due to the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Marathon and Half Marathon have been canceled, largely due to the closure of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. Providence's Mayor Brett Smiley said the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- While Secretary Buttigieg started his day looking at the Washington Bridge, he then headed over to Farm Fresh Rhode Island for a groundbreaking…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The U.S. Transportation Secretary arrived in Rhode Island Tuesday morning and tour infrastructure projects around the state. The main part of Pete Buttigieg's tour…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The East Providence City Council has unanimously passed a resolution requesting the mayor work with state leaders…
