Gano St. Exit on I-195 to close long-term
Starting Sunday night, Exit 3 on I-195, the Gano Street exit, will be closing long–term so crews can begin construction on the northern half of the Washington Bridge. The exit will remain closed un...
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Various RIDOT projects to close lanes, alter traffic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- RIDOT has reopened lanes on I-95 after completing the decommissioning of a bridge in Providence for the day. Route 4 South is back…
Foulkes challenges McKee for Democratic nod, addresses state leadership, costs and Trump
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Governor Helena Foulkes has officially announced a new bid for the office, setting up a rematch with incumbent Governor Dan McKee. Foulkes made the announcement at an event at Roger…
Rep. Magaziner opposes Trump Admin's decision to withhold billions in federal education funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Representative Seth Magaziner criticized the Trump Administration's decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal education funding at…
Neronha, 19 attorneys general sue Trump over funds tied to immigration enforcement assistance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Tuesday that he and 19 attorneys general have sued the Trump administration for making federal funding contingent on working agents in federal immigration enforcement. The funding in question…
Gov. McKee responds to criticism of proposed salary increases for Alviti, other cabinet officials
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- 11 of Governor Dan McKee's cabinet officials are in line to get a pay bump, and some…
Clear the way; cyclists make snow plow to clear bike paths
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Days after Saturday's snow, pedestrians and cyclists are still facing icy sidewalks and bike paths on their commute. Providence Streets…
RIDOT to begin Gano Street off-ramp demo after snow delay
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is expected to begin controlled demolition of the Washington Bridge Wednesday. RIDOT delayed the start…
Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit to keep funding for states after OMB issues new policy
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…
Gov. McKee delivers 2025 State of the State address
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…
Snowstorm sweeps Southern New England ahead of holiday week
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…
State leaders explain how Trump's administration will impact Rhode Island
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.…
Poll shows Rhode Islanders 'pessimistic' about state, governor
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…
McKee signs $13.9B FY25 'Team Rhode Island' state budget
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…
McKee to sign 2025 state budget
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…
Hooters in Warwick announces closure
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,…
House Finance Committee approves McKee's state budget bill
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 City Council approves outdoor dining ordinance
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 city councilors to meet on Smiley's veto, bike path
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…
RIPTA Announces “No Pollute Commute”
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 residents not seeing much difference with new 195 lanes
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 City Council proposes ordinance to prevent bike lane closure
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 residents voice concerns over South Water Street changes
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 City Council passes resolution opposing South Water Street bike lane removal
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…
