Local reaction to potential TikTok ban
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Supreme Court upheld the ban of TikTok on Friday, meaning the app will be banned on Jan. 19 if it is not sold…
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State police release name of victim in deadly Berkley crash
BERKLEY, Mass. (WLNE) -- Massachusetts State Police released the name of the victim in a deadly Berkley crash on Jan. 14. 57-year-old Scott Thibeault, of Attleboro, died after his vehicle struck an unoccupied truck that was parked in the breakdown…
RIDOT opening additional lanes at Providence Viaduct service road
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said it will open additional travel lanes off Interstate 95 North on the northbound Providence Viaduct service road at Exit 38 on Jan. 18. RIDOT said the lanes will enable…
Man arrested after bomb threat at Steamship Authority
TISBURY, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Tisbury Police Department said that an Edgartown man was arrested on Jan. 15 after allegedly threatening to "vaporize" anyone who approached his vehicle at the Steamship Authority. 56-year-old David Anthony Capato was charged with disorderly…
$29 million loan ensures operations for now at Roger Williams, Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A $29 million loan will ensure operations continue at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center,…
Johnston Police arrest suspect after assault on bike path
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Johnston Police Department said it has arrested the suspect who assaulted a man on a bike path on Jan. 11. 40-year-old Dana Mauch was arrested and charged with assault, larceny, and disorderly conduct. Around 9…
Brockton man sentenced for passport fraud, related to two murders in Cabo Verde
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Massachusetts Department of Justice said a Brockton man was sentenced for lying that he lost his U.S. passport to get a replacement, when in reality it was taken due to his arrest related to two…
RIDEM to perform winter trout and salmon stocking
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said it will be stocking select water bodies in the state with trout and salmon from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23. The following area will be stocked with the…
Boston holds 2025 Discover Boating New England Boat Show
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- Boating enthusiasts gathered in Boston for the Discover Boating New England Boat Show. The boat show, located at the Boston Convention &…
Harvard Police release identities of four suspects arrested in connection to FedEx robbery, police pursuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Harvard Police Department released the identity of the four suspects arrested after the robbery of a FedEx package caused a police pursuit. Harvard police identified the suspects as Reily Liriano Elena, Henry Batista Mackensy, Anderson…
New Bedford Police order temporary closure of Morna Lounge and Grill after fatal shooting
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- The New Bedford Police Department said that it ordered for the temporary closure of the Morna…
URI's Comeback Comes Up Short Against George Mason
Rhode Island (7-10, 2-2 Atlantic 10) mounted a furious comeback but came up just short as it fell 71-65 to George Mason Sunday. [blox_vms account="WLNE" key="079cf97fc3688586805e5fb384437bde18a57640" vtitle="George Mason…
Cat café reopens in partnership with RISPCA
TIVERTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Bajah's Cat Café reopened on Jan. 11 in partnership with the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a month after 18 cats were removed due to lack of proper permits. RISPCA said…
15-year-old arrested in Fall River for alleged firearm possession
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Fall River Police Department said its Community Action and Suppression Team arrested a 15-year-old for allegedly possessing a firearm on Jan. 10. The department said detectives alleged they recovered a Springfield XDS 9mm handgun…
Woonsocket Police identify victim in deadly pedestrian crash
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Woonsocket Police Department identified the victim in a deadly crash that occurred on Jan. 11. 74-year-old Kathleen Tascione, of Bellingham, was killed at a parking lot on Diamond Hill Road. The department said motorists who…
Bryant Rolls To First Win Over Vermont Since Joining America East
Connor Withers led the way with 19 points as the Bryant men's basketball team raced past the University of Vermont, 73-53, on Saturday afternoon at…
Providence Police investigating knifepoint robbery
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department said it is investigating a robbery that took place on Alton Street on Jan. 10. The female victim told police she was sitting in her car when "multiple juveniles" opened her door…
Bryant Going For First Win Over Vermont Since Joining America East Saturday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant men's basketball team will host the reigning America East Champion University of Vermont on Saturday afternoon at the Chace…
Fire at Westerly restaurant being investigated
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Westerly Fire Department said the state fire marshal was investigating a fire at a restaurant on Watch Hill Road on Jan. 9. Firefighters responded to the Cooked Goose around 10 p.m. for fire alarms sounding…
Police say 2 'possibly fled' from Providence rollover
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department said that two people may have fled from a rollover crash on Kinsley Avenue at Acorn Street on Jan. 9. Police arrived on the scene around 10:30 p.m. to find one car…
Providence City Council demands McKee declare homelessness a public emergency
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two days after Providence's City Council Chambers were controversially opened to the city's homeless population, the council was back in those same chambers demanding Gov.…
Four double-digit scorers, Mela's double-double help PC take down Butler
Providence College Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence College men's basketball team defeated the Butler Bulldogs (7-9, 0-5 BIG EAST), 84-65, on Wednesday, Jan. 8…
Late Run Helps George Washington Hand Rhode Island First Home Loss
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Thomas, Lawrence, Farrell, Brown, Traore George Washington Starters Autry, Jones, Drumgoole, Jr., Hansen, Castro How it…
UMass Dartmouth Women's Basketball Defeats Rhode Island College In Little East Showdown
UMass Dartmouth Athletics Press Release DARTMOUTH, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's basketball team handed Little East Conference rivals Rhode Island College their…
