VCU was unanimously selected as the 2014-15 preseason favorite in the league's annual Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball preseason poll. The conference announced the poll and Preseason All-Con...
By: Samantha Lavien slavien@abc6.com @samanthalavien The Rhode Island Department of Health is issuing a warning following 22 overdose deaths in the state in the first two weeks of January. The number
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABC6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC6News?ref=hl Information provided by the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Sixty-three percent
Jalen Jenkins had nine points, 11 rebounds and five blocks in 17 minutes to help George Mason outlast Rhode Island 61-54 on Saturday.
By Associated Press News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The state-run health insurance marketplace in Rhode Island has signed up 4,642 individuals and small businesses in its first
By News Staff news@abc6.com The lowest paid workers in Rhode Island will be getting a bit of a raise in the new year.  Â
NEW YORK (AP) - Andy Rooney, the curmudgeonly commentator who spent more than 30 years wryly talking about the oddities of life for "60 Minutes," died Friday night, CBS said. He was 92.
RHODE ISLAND VS. FORDHAM - SERIES NOTES Rhode Island and Fordham are meeting for the 76th time overall and second time this season. Rhody holds a 42-33 lead in…
MYSTIC, Conn. (WLNE) -- Mystic Aquarium is welcoming four new additions to its African penguin colony. The aquarium announced the hatching of four penguin chicks on January 6, 7, 9 and 10, according to a post on Twitter. The post…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions. Trump, who…
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WLNE) -- The West Bridgewater Police Department said it arrested a man on child sexual abuse material charges on Wednesday. 24-year-old Davi Borges Dos Santos, of West Bridgewater, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography…
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Coventry Police Department said that a Tiogue Elementary School employee was arrested after allegedly assaulting a student. 48-year-old Petrina Lunardelli was charged with simple assault and battery. The incident allegedly occurred on Dec. 13, 2024,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee shared information on emergency hubs and shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness during the polar vortex. In response to the cold temperatures, emergency winter drop-in hubs are offered to anyone in need of a safe…
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WLNE) -- Connecticut State Police said a Pawtucket man was arrested after allegedly leading police on a pursuit in a stolen Providence Police Cruiser. 27-year-old Jared Remson was charged with reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- HealthSource RI said it is extending its call center hours from Dec. 31 to Jan. 5 to support enrollment opportunities due to the RIBridges cyberattack. HSRI's new hours will accommodate those who need to enroll in…
Kim English after PC's 68-50 loss at Villanova Sunday: "Piss poor performance." "The most embarrassing performance I've been a part of since I've been in basketball." "I didn't have our guys prepared to first compete at the level which…
(AP) — Bill Belichick is open to letting someone else handle personnel duties if he remains with the New England Patriots. The Patriots coach also confirmed Monday during his season-ending news…
HOPKINTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A crash into a utility pole in Hopkinton caused a temporary power outage early Saturday. Authorities said a car struck a pole on Main Street in Ashaway at about 3:30 a.m. and took down wires. [caption…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Due to the upcoming winter storm, parking bans are expected throughout southern New England. See a list of cities and towns that have declared parking bans below. ABC 6 will add ban information as it shared…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of protestors gathered outside of the Rhode Island State House on Saturday to protest the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The event was organized by the Islamic Center of Rhode Island, which called for Senators Jack…
Providence College junior guard Kylee Sheppard (Cincinnati, Ohio) will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to an injury. Sheppard, a team captain, started six games for the Friar women's…
