Amid nationwide shortages, Rhode Island State Police hold open house recruitment drive
NORTH SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Across the nation, local and state police have found challenges when it comes to…
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What we know about First Lady Jill Biden's visit to stump for Rhode Island politicians
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the November general election less than two weeks away, the First Lady is expected to visit Providence Wednesday hoping to help deliver victories for Democratic candidates in two Rhode Island races. Jill Biden will arrive at…
Vince Wilfork Inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame with Heartfelt Ceremony
The New England Patriots announced today that former defensive lineman Vince Wilfork has been voted by the fans as the 32nd inductee into the Patriots…
Kalus fires back at McKee following wins in Rhode Island primary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island primary is in the books, and the race for governor is now set. Gov. Dan McKee survived a tough…
91 open positions for Providence schools, two weeks out from first day of school
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With exactly two weeks until the first day of school, there are about 91 classroom vacancies in the Providence School District. The district's chief communications officer, Nicholas Domings, told ABC 6 News that about 95% of…
Elorza vetoes City Council's proposed hybrid school board
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on Friday vetoed the City Council's proposed hybrid school board. The City Council's proposition would include having non-partisan elections for five regions: north, south, east, west, and central. Each region would elect…
Robert Kraft Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalist
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME PRESS RELEASE --- Fifty-four Seniors, Coaches and Contributors have moved one step closer to election as members of the Pro Football Hall…
Lancia drops out of Congressional race, leaves Fung as GOP's candidate
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The 2020 Republican nominee for Rhode Island's Congressional District 2 seat is bowing out of the 2022 race. Bob Lancia made the announcement just an hour before the Rhode Island Republican Party was scheduled to gather…
Sweeney Speaks On Bruins Decision To Fire Cassidy
Boston Bruins Press Release BOSTON BRUINS QUOTES Tuesday, June 7, 2022 BOSTON BRUINS GENERAL MANAGER DON SWEENEY… Opening statement… “I’ll start briefly by stating that it was a…
Vince Wilfork Inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame
The New England Patriots announced today that former defensive lineman Vince Wilfork has been voted by the fans as the 32nd inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame.…
Voters head to the polls in Foxborough
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) -- Voters in Foxborough are heading to the polls Monday and will find a former New England Patriots star on the ballot. Longtime Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light is running for a seat on the Foxborough School…
Vrabel, Mankins, Wilfork Named 2022 Finalists For Patriots Hall of Fame
New England Patriots Press Release FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Three former players have been selected as finalists for this year’s induction into the Patriots Hall of…
#11 Friars Prepare For Big East Tournament with Chip on Their Shoulder
Friar Tid Bits: *Record in unis this season: white (9-1); black (5-1); grey (4-0); retro white (3-0); retro black (3-1); pinkout (0-1). *The Friars…
NFL commissioner addresses issues with diversity following Brian Flores lawsuit: ESPN
Days after former Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL over allegations of discrimination, commissioner Roger Goodell told teams Saturday that the league's efforts to promote diversity among head coaches “have been unacceptable," ESPN reported. Goodell sent a letter…
Attorney General Maura Healey joins race for Governor
BOSTON, MASS. (WLNE)- Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healey has officially announced that she will be running for Governor. "I've stood with you as the people's lawyer, and now I'm running to be governor," Healy said in a video launching her…
Cranston mayor has discussed future in politics, potential run for governor
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- Cranston mayor, Ken Hopkins, has been discussing his future in politics, including a potential run for governor, according to his Chief of Staff Anthony Moretti. Moretti said that Hopkins has been encouraged by many to run for…
#21 Providence Dealing with Players in COVID Protocol Ahead of Matchup with #15 Seton Hall
The Friars will play Seton Hall on Wednesday, December 29 at 7:00 p.m. on FS1. Providence holds a 55-54 mark all-time…
Providence, URI Resurrect Rivalry After Two Years
https://twitter.com/IanSteeleABC6/status/1466915971545935880?s=20 The PC Friars and the URI Rams will be renewing their Ocean State rivalry for the 131st time on December 4. PC holds a 74-56 edge in the series, including a 39-23 mark in Providence. In the last 17…
Brisbane picked to host 2032 Olympics without a rival bid
TOKYO (AP) — Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids. The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular 2000…
US to begin evacuating Afghans who aided American military
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday that it is prepared to begin evacuation flights for Afghan interpreters and translators who aided the U.S. military effort in the nearly 20-year war — but their destinations are still unknown and…
Want a job? Employers say: Talk to the computer
A day after her interview for a part-time job at Target last year, Dana Anthony got an email informing her she didn’t make the cut. Anthony didn’t know why — a situation common to most job seekers at one point…
Governor signs law giving Nevada 1st presidential primary
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday signed a law that would make Nevada the first state to vote in the 2024 presidential primary contests, bumping Iowa and New Hampshire from their leadoff spots. Signing the law…
Russian court outlaws opposition leader Navalny’s groups
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Wednesday night outlawed the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by labeling them extremist, the latest move in a campaign to silence dissent and bar Kremlin critics from running for parliament…
Harris turns focus to Mexico on trip to address migration
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that the United States and Mexico are “embarking on a new era” during her first in-person meeting with the leader, as she seeks to foster…
