PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus was involved in a head-on crash in Portsmouth Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened on East Main Road near Trinity Cemetery. This is a photo of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Almond passed away on Jan. 2, at the age of 86. Almond's passing was confirmed via a statement Tuesday from Gov. Dan McKee. "Gov. Almond often said his number one goal…
Despite an improved effort and better fundamental basketball, Rhode Island could not keep pace with Duquesne down the stretch, falling 72-61 in its Atlantic 10 opener Saturday…
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) -- A fire broke out in Attleboro Monday night, destroying tractor-trailers. The fire happened in Jan. 2, the area of 527 Pleasant St. near the Bristol Community College…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced impending changes to construction on the Newport Pell Bridge. Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 3, RIDOT will begin to make changes to their project with the hopes of making the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- New year, new license plates, so wave goodbye to the Ocean State's iconic blue "wave" plates. The Division of Motor Vehicles said that after 25 years, Rhode Island will no longer produce or issue stock blue…
Brown University Press Release EVANSTON, Ill. – In a game that featured 14 lead changes, the Brown men's basketball team took the Big Ten's Northwestern down to the wire in a 63-58 setback Thursday afternoon in Illinois. "We certainly gave ourselves…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Firefighters announced that they will once again be offering free rides home for city residents on New Year's Eve. This is a part of their…
That the New England Patriots are still alive in the AFC playoff race is not a credit to them as much as the good fortune…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Now that Christmas is over, are you looking to get rid of your tree? Well, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management wants it. The Department of Environmental Management is again teaming up with the Rhode…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On the day it hoped to resume performances of "A Christmas Carol" after a COVID-19 outbreak, the Trinity Repertory Company canceled Wednesday's show because cases persist. "As it turns out, shows scheduled for Wednesday, December 28…
It was announced today (December 26) that sophomore Bryce Hopkins (Oak Park, Ill.) was named BIG EAST Player of the Week.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley prepares to take over from Mayor Jorge Elorza, he announced Tuesday that Police Chief Hugh Clements and Commissioner Steven Paré will be leaving Providence Public Safety. "Our city has come a long…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- High pressure is responsible for the sunshine and light wind today. It's the cliche 'calm before the storm'. Our next weather maker is a storm system that forms today in the high plains and tracks through…
High pressure will deliver a clear sky through Wednesday and a lighter wind. Our next weather maker is a storm system that tracks through the great lakes on Thursday and Friday. This will bring a mild flow of air and…
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- New Bedford residents will be able to recycle their old mattresses and box springs despite Massachusetts' ban on their disposal. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection announced that residents will be able to schedule mattress…
High pressure will deliver a clear sky through Wednesday and a lighter wind starting tomorrow. Our next weather maker is a storm system that tracks through the great lakes on Thursday and Friday. This will bring a mild flow of…
BOSTON (WLNE) -- Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will serve as the next National Collegiate Athletic Association president. "We are excited to welcome Governor Charlie Baker to the NCAA and eager for him to begin his work with our organization," said…
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Attorney General's Office said Wednesday that a Norwich, Connecticut, man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of a Westerly man. On Jan. 25, 2020, Attorney General Peter Neronha said…
Bryant University Press Release SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Sherif Gross-Bullock and Charles Pride each finished with 20-point outings and the Bryant University men's basketball team tied a Division I program record for three…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's inauguration in January will take place at the Rhode Island Convention Center -- not the State House, where it's usually held. Andrea Palagi, a spokesperson for McKee, said the reason for the change…
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- A New Bedford man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty of a 2018 murder. Kenneth Roark was found guilty of first degree murder, home invasion and animal…
BOSTON (WLNE) -- A high-profile private NBA trainer, who worked with Boston Celtics player Al Horford, appeared in Boston court Tuesday to face rape charges stemming from an incident in downtown Boston…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Providence man pleaded guilty on Thursday to possession of 50 grams of methamphetamine and two counts of distribution after being arrested by the FBI’s Rhode Island Safe Streets Gang Task Force. According to U.S. Attorney…
