NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Narragansett marked New Year's Day with the annual Special Olympics Rhode Island's Penguin Plunge. The plunge was held at Roger Wheeler State Beach. The main plunge was at noon…
Balanced scoring, the strongest defensive effort of the season and a late surge led by Luis Kortright helped Rhode Island pull away late for an 82-71…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today, Gov. Dan McKee signed the executive order regarding nursing home minimum staffing fines. McKee shared that since Jan. 2020, over 400,000 nursing home and assisted living employees have resigned due to post-COVID burnout and low pay,…
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The North Smithfield Police Department said that a Woonsocket woman allegedly driving under the influence crashed into a utility pole Thursday evening. The department said 45-year-old Sara Lacroix was charged with driving under the influence,…
Pro Football Hall of Fame Press Release CANTON, OHIO – Fifteen former standouts in the National Football League have reached the doorstep of enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the announcement tonight of the Finalists in the Modern-Era…
WINTHROP, Mass. (WLNE) – A Winthrop police lieutenant was arraigned Wednesday in East Boston on child rape charges, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden. James Feeley, 56, of Winthrop, was arrested Tuesday night after an investigation by state…
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- The New York City man who was charged with DUI in connection to a car crash that killed two people in Somerset was arraigned Tuesday afternoon. Adam Gauthier, 41, formerly of Somerset, was ordered held…
Bryant University Press Release SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Earl Timberlake recorded a triple-double and Sherif Gross-Bullock finished with 29 as the Bryant University men's basketball team earned an…
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The North Smithfield Police Department said that a Worcester man was arrested for DUI after driving into a set of dowqned powerlines after almost hitting a police cruiser. 35-year-old Aaron Kuipers was charged with DUI…
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) -- It's one of the most popular light displays in Southern New England, but at the busiest time of year,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha said that a Providence man was found guilty of manslaughter for a 2020 stabbing. 38-year-old Michael Domenech was found guilty of one count of manslaughter for the killing of 31-year-old Corey Vargas.…
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) -- La Salette's Festival of Lights will return on Wednesday after missing two nights due to storm damage. The festival was called off on Monday and Tuesday due to weather damage after heavy wind and rain blew…
The New England Patriots announced that they have claimed QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars and signed RB Kevin Harris to the 53-man roster from…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A man was indicted on a domestic murder charge in the suspicious death of his ex-girlfriend in Pawtucket. Prosecutors said Tuesday that 64-year-old Guy Williams awaits his arraignment in connection to the death of 59-year-old Patricia…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Pawtucket woman accused of stabbing her mother to death was indicted on charges of domestic violence murder, prosecutors said Tuesday. Pawtucket police said Sharita Watkins called 911 on Sept. 23 and admitted to killing her…
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority said that it will waive the $10 fee for an E-ZPass transponder through Jan. 5, 2024. RITBA said the waiving of fees is a way to "mitigate the impacts…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A man arrested for the homicide that took place outside a cigar lounge in Pawtucket has been found guilty of second-degree murder. The Attorney General's Office said Friday that the jury found Trequan Baker, 31, guilty…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that a man accused of stabbing and killing his roommate will be arraigned in January. According to court documents, 27-year-old Yomar Espada is charged with William Sarmiento's murder. He allegedly stabbed…
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said that a temporary traffic pattern at the intersection of Davol Street southbound and Brownell Street in Fall River. MassDOT said that the pattern will be in place from Dec.7…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Independent Man statue is on display for the public to see for the first time in nearly…
The Friars have posted a 0-1 mark all-time versus Oklahoma. In the only meeting all-time between the two teams, the Friars were defeated, 83-74, on March 20, 1991 in…
Friars Versus Rhode Island: The Providence Friars and the URI Rams will be playing for the 133rd time on December 2. PC holds a 76-56 edge…
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- A Massachusetts man was sentenced for viciously attacking a woman last New Year's, prosecutors said Wednesday. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said 36-year-old Scott Fortes, of Mattapan, will serve four to six years in state…
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- A New Bedford gang member convicted of the 2017 murder of 18-year-old Brad Lourenco at Roberto Clemente Park was sentenced to life in prison on Monday. Ivan Fontanez, 26, was sentenced to life in prison,…
