PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education unanimously voted to name Rosemary Costigan the president of the Community College of Rhode Island in a meeting on Wednesday. Costigan had been serving as the school's interim president…
The New England Patriots announced today that former wide receiver Julian Edelman has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee. Edelman joins Tom Brady (2024), Troy Brown…
The New England Patriots revealed two new names among this year's nominations for hall of fame consideration, as recently eligible candidates Julian Edelman…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Airport Corporation announced yesterday that they have initiated the process to terminate the employment of their fire lieutenant. According to to the RIAC,…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation provided updates Tuesday morning as demolition work now resumes on the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials will vote on several bills at the state house today, including the law enforcement bill of rights. The House Judiciary Committee will consider an…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for 2024. The annual event celebrates individuals whose efforts have made an impact and highlighted Pawtucket's heritage. Those who receive the award will be inducted into the…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) – Locals interested in learning more about law enforcement have a new opportunity to do so. The Cranston Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2024 Citizens' Police Academy. Officials say the Cranston PD Training Division…
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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After a months-long campaign to replace former Congressman David Cicilline in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, Gabe Amo was officially sworn into the House of Representatives Monday night. Amo, who grew up in Pawtucket, worked for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts Tuesday, voters took to…
The 2023 season is in the books for the Boston Red Sox. Monday, team president Sam Kennedy and manager Alex Cora wrapping up…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday is the special primary election in Rhode Island. Voters will choose who they want for the First Congressional District, State Senate District 1, and Foster Town Council. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders visited the Ocean State Sunday to support Aaron Regunberg's 1st Congressional District campaign. Regunberg and Sanders…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Public Schools will hold a hiring career event for hard-to-fill areas on Tuesday. Hiring managers will meet with candidates by appointment only from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the E-Cubed Academy on Branch Avenue.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Aaron Regunberg's campaign has responded to the FEC complaint filed by Sabina Matos' campaign that accuses them of coordinating with a Super PAC. Matos' complaint alleges that Regunberg has been illegally coordinating with Progress Rhode Island,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Sabina Matos' campaign for the 1st Congressional District seat has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Elections Commission against a Super PAC funded by Aaron Regunberg's family. Campaign Manager Brexton Isaacs said that Progress Rhode…
Pro Football Hall of Fame Press Release CANTON, OHIO – Twelve candidates in the Seniors category and 12 other individuals in the Coach/Contributor category have moved…
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Jamestown Board of Canvassers have raised concerns over the validity of signatures submitted for a candidate in the Congress District 1 special election. According to Jamestown police, the board was in receipt of the signatures…
Two former players and a former head coach have been selected as finalists for this year’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame presented…
The New England Patriots held their annual Hall of Fame nomination committee meeting today to select this year’s candidates for induction into the Patriots Hall of…
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- Police department's efforts to reach adequate staffing levels and improve recruiting and retention have been an ongoing issue across the country, and that's…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced Tuesday the top three finalists for the next police chief for the capital city. Smiley said the three candidates: Maj. Kevin Lanni, Maj. David Lapatin, and Acting Chief Oscar Perez will…
SEEKONK, Mass. (WLNE) -- After a month for being put on leave for reasons unknown, Seekonk Police Chief Dean Isabella was terminated Wednesday night during a town meeting. The Seekonk Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on this decision, without sharing…
