NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A judge is set to release an investigative report on a former North Kingstown High School coach accused of conducting naked "fat tests." Retired Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Susan McGuirl conducted the investigation expected…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Lawmakers and advocates joined together at the State House Monday to back a bill looking to close a loophole that allows people in a position of power to engage in sexual relations with minors. The bill,…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The North Kingstown School Committee is meeting Thursday night at the high school in search for a superintendent. The committee will overview the process and timeline in finding a candidate. Current interim superintendent, Michael Waterman,…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The North Kingstown School Committee discussed the status of multiple investigations into misconduct by staff on Tuesday. Interim Superintendent Michael Waterman said last week that three district…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A troubling trend in North Kingstown continues, as three current employees in the school district were put on administrative leave Wednesday afternoon. In an email to community…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The interim superintendent in North Kingstown said Wednesday that three school district employees have been put on administrative leave. Michael Waterman said…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney Timothy Conlon, who represents former students accusing Aaron Thomas of conducting inappropriate "naked fat checks," announced that a complaint against another North Kingstown coach has come…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new complaint has surfaced regarding an unnamed former North Kingstown coach, just months after the school district launched an investigation of former basketball coach Aaron Thomas. A family has now come forward with claims…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A former North Kingstown High School student and his father filed a lawsuit Tuesday evening against school department administrators. They claimed the student was a victim of Aaron Thomas' alleged "fat checks," and say the…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A lawsuit has been filed by a former student at North Kingstown High School against current and former North Kingstown School Committee and district leaders. This is the first lawsuit filed regarding the allegations of…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A retired Rhode Island Superior Court judge sent a letter out to families Wednesday asking those with information regarding allegations against the former North Kingstown boys' basketball coach to come forward. The North Kingstown Town…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- North Kingstown Co-Chairman Lisa Hildebrand addressed the public regarding the Phase II findings into if administrators knew of alleged "fat checks" by Aaron Thomas, and for how long.…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- Assistant Superintendent Dr. Denise Mancieri has retired, effective immediately, on Thursday. Interim Superintendent Michael Waterman confirmed the news with ABC6 News. Dr. Mancieri was one of the names involved in the Phase II report of the…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- A lawyer representing former students at North Kingstown High School is asking the Rhode Island Department of Education to investigate the school district and its administrators in the ongoing naked 'fat test' scandal. Allegations are now…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- The North Kingstown School Committee read aloud and shared a statement Wednesday evening that updated the public of their ongoing investigation into former basketball coach Aaron Thomas. In their statement, they outline phase 1 of the…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- The North Kingstown School Committee will share the findings of the investigative report done on longtime high school basketball coach Aaron Thomas, during Wednesday night's meeting. Chairman Gregory Blasbalg said that the committee plans on sharing…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)— A civil case begins against a former boys basketball coach at North Kingstown High School Friday morning in court. Aaron Thomas will appear in court after being accused of having inappropriate interactions with former student-athletes and…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- The North Kingstown Town Council will consider launching an outside investigation on former basketball coach Aaron Thomas. The Town Council will meet on Monday night at 7 p.m. An attorney for Thomas released a statement adamantly…
North Kingstown, RI (WLNE) - A couple dozen parents protested outside a North Kingstown School Committee meeting on Saturday morning. The school committee met to discuss the investigation of former…
Wakefield, RI (WLNE) - The principal of Monsignor Clarke confirmed to ABC6 that the school terminated middle school teacher Aaron Thomas. Thomas had begun working for Monsignor Clarke this school year. Prior to this school year, Thomas had taught and…
The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office confirms that former North Kingstown High Basketball Coach Aaron Thomas is under investigation. According to both the Boston Globe and a former student who reached out to ABC6, the investigation involves the manner in…
Words Unlimited, the statewide organization of sportswriters, sportscasters and sports publicists, willhold its 74th annual Sports Awards Banquet on Sunday, February 16 at the Cranston Country Club, 6
The Providence College men's basketball team defeated Florida State, 80-54, on Saturday, November 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. The Friars advance to 4-0 on th...
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- Incumbent Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and challenger Paul Heroux faced off in a two-hour radio debate Wednesday night. During the debate, Hodgson said, "The…
