Burrillville blanketed overnight, more snow to come
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Snow blanketed the town of Burrillville at the start of the first major winter storm to hit Southern New England this year. ABC 6 News measured higher…
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Vigil to be held for Smithfield teacher who died suddenly
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Smithfield School Department said it would be holding a remembrance vigil for Katherine Young, who died suddenly last weekend. The candlelight vigil will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 4:30 p.m. starting in Deerfield…
Former councilman Matt Reilly admits to violating bail, will remain held at ACI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Cranston councilman Matt Reilly will be held at the ACI after he admitted to violating bail in…
Department of Transportation provides update ahead of 95 north traffic changes on eve of snowstorm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation provided an update on several matters on Friday ahead of highway traffic changes on the eve of the first snowstorm this winter. Director Peter Alviti said the Monday morning commute…
RIDOT says Providence-Bristol ferry service will end in two weeks
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said Friday the ferry service from Bristol to Providence will end in two weeks due to low ridership. The department said ridership data showed that it was time to end…
New Bedford seeking artists for Herman Melville statue
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- The City of New Bedford is putting out a call for local artists to submit design ideas for a statue of Herman Melville. The statue will be placed in the city's Historic District, which is…
Former councilman Reilly court date moved again
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Cranston councilman Matt Reilly did not appear for his arraignment as scheduled in Providence Superior Court Thursday for a drug possession charge. Reilly's arraignment date was moved to Thursday, Jan. 25, according to online court…
PC Star Bryce Hopkins Exits With Leg Injury, Friars Fall To Seton Hall Wednesday
Providence College Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The No. 23/23 Providence College men's basketball team was defeated by the Seton Hall Pirates (9-5,…
Kortright Comes Up Clutch, Lifts URI Over Saint Joseph's In Atlantic 10 Opener
University of Rhode Island Press Release Rhode Island Starters Montgomery, Kortright, House, Estevez, Fuchs Saint Joseph's Starters Reynolds II, Brown, Greer III, Fleming,…
Legislators return to Smith Hill, what topics may make headlines in 2024
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's legislature is back in session for 2024, with advocates back on Smith Hill pushing for the changes they desire. Nine advocacy groups sent…
Mr. Lemon co-founder 'Mama Lemon,' dies at 94
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The co-founder of a summertime staple in Rhode Island has passed away. Eileen Rao, affectionately nicknamed "Mama Lemon," of Providence, the co-founder of Mr. Lemon, died at the age of 94 on December 28, 2023. According…
New Bedford police launch recruitment video
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- The New Bedford Police Department is excited to announce the release of their first-ever recruitment video. The police force encourages anyone looking to start a career in law enforcement to check out the video and…
Popular Middletown movie theater to close its doors this month
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A popular movie theater in Middletown will close its doors for good this month. Island Cinemas announced in a post on social media that it will permanently close on Sunday, Jan. 21. The beloved theater features…
New court date set for Providence man accused of stabbing roommate to death
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A man accused of killing his roommate in Providence this past summer was set to be arraigned on Wednesday, but his court appearance was moved. Yomar Espada, 28, will now appear in Providence Superior Court on…
Vermont Rallies to Beat Brown in Bears' Non-Conference Finale
The Vermont Catamounts (10-5, 0-0 America East) took its only lead of the game with 1:21 remaining and held on for a 71-70 win over the Brown…
#23 Providence Working to Take Care of Basketball vs Seton Hall
Friar Tid Bits: *The Friars are ranked No. 23 in the AP Poll (Jan. 1) and No. 25 the Coaches Poll (Dec. 26). *PC has…
URI Men's Basketball Confident Heading into Atlantic 10 Play
Saint Joseph's (10-3, 0-0 A-10) at Rhode Island (6-7, 0-0 A-10) Tip-Off: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 7:02 p.m. EST Coverage: Watch: ESPN+ | International Stream | Listen: Varsity…
New Bedford Police Department seeking applicants for 2024
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- The New Bedford Police Department is seeking applicants to join their department. The department said positions available include those for municipal police officers, MBTA Transit Police officers and State Troopers. Officials said interested applicants to…
RIDOH announces recall of infant formula powder
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is spreading awareness of a recall involving a specialty infant formula. RIDOH said Tuesday that Nutramigen Powder is being recalled by Reckitt, Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN). The department says…
Independent Man to remain in State House through Friday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders have one more chance to view the Independent Man before it departs for restoration. According to the office of Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, the iconic Rhode Island fixture will remain in the State…
Triple funeral to be held for Somerset family killed in crash on Christmas
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- A triple funeral is planned for the family killed in a wrong-way crash in Somerset on Christmas night. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said Floriano Arruda, his wife, Donna, and their grandson, Jacoby, were…
What we should expect to see in the 2024 legislative session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --The Rhode Island General Assembly announced that Rhode Island is to begin its 2024 legislative session Tuesday afternoon. Both chambers' sessions will be live streamed on the General Assembly website. According to the Boston Globe, the General…
New Year's Day marks 1 year since Cohasset mother Ana Walshe was last seen alive
COHASSET, Mass. (WLNE) -- A new defense attorney has taken over the prosecution case of a Massachusetts husband over the disappearance and presumed murder of his wife one year ago, WCVB reports. Ana Walshe was last seen alive on Jan.…
A Wish Come True Polar Plunge to support Disney trips for two kids
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The annual "A Wish Come True" Polar Plunge in Newport is funding Disney trips for two Rhode Island children. The traditional run…
