Julian Edelman Voted Into Patriots Hall of Fame
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…
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Julian Edelman, Logan Mankins, and Adam Vinatieri Named Patriots Hall of Fame Finalists
The New England Patriots revealed two new names among this year's nominations for hall of fame consideration, as recently eligible candidates Julian Edelman…
Rhode Island Airport Corporation to terminate fire lieutenant accused of misconduct
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 resident feeling impacts from Washington Bridge demolition
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…
House to vote on law enforcement bill of rights, free lunches for public school students
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 announces Hall of Fame nominations
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 Police launch 2024 Citizens’ Academy
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…
Rodney Harrison Named Finalist For Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024
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…
Gabe Amo (D) officially sworn in to House of Representatives
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…
Results for all of Southern New England's special elections
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts Tuesday, voters took to…
Red Sox Wrap Up 2023 Season, Search For New Baseball Operations Leader Underway
The 2023 season is in the books for the Boston Red Sox. Monday, team president Sam Kennedy and manager Alex Cora wrapping up…
A look at Tuesday's special primary election
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…
Sanders says Regunberg will be 'next congressperson from Rhode Island'
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 Public Schools to hold hiring event for crucial positions
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.…
Regunberg fires back at Matos FEC complaint about Super PAC
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,…
Matos files FEC complaint against Regunberg due to family-funded PAC
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…
Kraft Named Semifinalist For 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
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 police investigating signatures submitted in special election for Congress
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…
Logan Mankins, Bill Parcells, Mike Vrabel Named Patriots Hall of Fame Finalists
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…
Dante Scarnecchia To Be Inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame
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 police at odds over staffing levels
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 names top 3 finalists for police chief
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 police chief terminated, plans to file lawsuit against town
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…
Fall River finding ways to recruit more police officers
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- With numbers said to be lower nationally than in years past, a resolution was brought to the Fall River City Council by one of its members to find ways to recruit and retain more police…
