FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn said that the suspect in a 2023 murder in Fall River was held without bail. 26-year-old Tajon Saxon was charged with murder, carrying a loaded illegal firearm, and carrying…
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- Two Massachusetts men who were convicted in a 2019 Taunton stabbing death were both sentenced to serve life in prison. Jerome Middleton of Fall River and Khaylon Cruz of New Bedford were both found guilty of first-degree…
Brown University Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. - After breaking the program record for most career three-pointers made at the College Hill Classic this weekend, senior Kino Lilly Jr. of the Brown men's basketball team was named Ivy League Player of the Week, the league…
The New England Patriots announced today that DT Christian Barmore has been activated to the 53-man roster. Barmore was placed on the Reserve/NFI List on Aug. 27, 2024. In…
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The North Providence Police Department said that the man who was driving a snow plow that struck and killed a woman in January was arrested on Oct. 22 for driving with a suspended license. Lloyd…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that the co-defendant of the murder of 24-year-old Miya Brophy-Baermann, and the attempted murder of Sheron Robinson, was found guilty on Wednesday. After a 12-day trial, 33-year-old Shawn Mann was convicted…
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- United States Attorney Zachary Cunha said a Rhode Island businesswoman admitted to failing to pay over $1.2 million in payroll and individual taxes to the IRS. 59-year-old Gail M. Hynson, who was president of Hynson Electrical…
Providence College Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's basketball 2024-25 schedule was announced today (Oct. 2) with times and broadcast assignments. For the first time in the history of the program, the Friars will play national…
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. — The Atlantic 10 released the women's basketball conference schedule, it was announced on Oct. 2. The schedule features nine games at the Ryan Center and a road trip to defending league champion…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- UNITE HERE Local 26 said workers at the Omni Providence Hotel ratified a new union contract on Sept. 24. The union said that negotiations on a new contract began after the previous expired on Jan. 31,…
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island will play seven games in front of a nationally-televised audience, according to the Atlantic 10 Conference schedule released Tuesday afternoon. Five of URI's 18 A-10 games will be nationally broadcast,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Nelson Pires was arraigned in district court Thursday morning on two counts of child endangerment. Pires was the father of Ny'eil Pires,…
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, played one…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Local 26 announced that 83% of Omni Providence Hotel workers voted to authorize a labor strike. The vote resulted in 165 "yes" votes and four "No" votes. Local 26 said that the hotel's union contract expired…
BY TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press Kyrie Irving returning to Boston. Luka Doncic’s first…
Jacoby Brissett had no expectations the first time he walked into the New England Patriots’ training facility in 2016 as a wide-eyed, 23-year-old rookie quarterback. A third-round pick,…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- An investigation by federal prosecutors has found the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families in violation…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A career criminal from Providence admitted to a series of bank robberies in 2021. United States Attorney Zachary Cunha said 47-year-old Vaughn Watrous pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of bank robbery stemming from multiple incidents…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Johnston man was sentenced to life in prison for a shooting murder outside of a Providence nightclub in 2021. Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that 39-year-old Miguel Lacourt was sentenced Monday to 60 years in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in areas of Rhode Island affected by the severe storms and flooding of January 9, 2024. According to the IRS, these taxpayers may now have…
Bryant University Press Release SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University women's basketball head coach Lynne-Ann Kokoski announced the addition of transfer Maranda Nyborg. "We are excited to add more depth to our front court with Maranda's addition," said coach Kokoski. "She…
PROVIDENCE, R.I.(WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced regarding the death of 36-year-old Qudus Kafo. The Court sentenced Trequan Barker, 31, to 60 years in prison followed by a consecutive life sentence.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island General Assembly shared today legislation sponsored by Rep. David Morales would increase the minimum wage to $20 by 2029 and link future increases to inflation. Rep. Morales shared, "As the cost of living…
