Seven people arrested after protest blocks I-95 North in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Traffic was halted for a period of time on Monday night after a protest blocked all travel lanes on I-95 North by…
Search Results for: Block Island
US judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
By Gene Johnson, Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide, calling them “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service” before the November election.…
Trump admits he’s blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes
By Deb Riechmann and Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump frankly acknowledged Thursday that he’s starving the U.S. Postal Service of money in order to make it harder to process an expected surge…
Rhode Islanders fed up with fireworks set off at late hours during week
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE)-- It's not uncommon to hear fireworks this time of year, but a number of Rhode Islanders say they are fed…
Some Rhode Island shellfishing areas closing for season
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -Several shellfishing areas in Rhode Island are closing for the season starting Saturday due to potential water quality impacts associated with marinas and mooring fields. The harvesting areas will remain closed until Oct. 13, according to the…
Department of Labor and Training sent letters to roughly 3K Rhode Islanders verifying personal information
The Department of Labor and Training has sent out letters to roughly 3 thousand claimants to verify personally identifiable information through the Social Security Administration. Angelika Pellegrino, a spokesperson for the DLT wants Rhode Islanders to know these letters are…
Fraud stops thousands of Rhode Islanders from collecting unemployment payments
Thousands of Rhode Islanders, who haven't seen their unemployment payments in weeks, are feeling helpless. Many are taking to a private Facebook group, aimed at allowing…
Rhode Island cracks down on vehicle inspections
RHODE ISLAND (WLNE) - Rhode Island is cracking down on vehicle inspections. The Department of Motor Vehicles is in the process of distributing digital cameras to all 325 inspection stations in the state. Once a station gets a camera, the…
CT high schoolers sue to block transgender athletes from competition
A local transgender coach tells ABC 6, the lawsuit doesn't take into account that sports is about much more than just hormones.
Rhode Island senators respond to vote to deny witnesses in impeachment trial
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed issued a statement Friday night condemning the Senate vote to deny witnesses and further evidence in President Trump's impeachment trial.
Gainey Ties School Record With Seven Blocks, Brown Runs Past Merrimack, 82-55
Brown junior Tamenang Choh (Lowell, MA) scored 17 points and sophomore Jaylan Gainey (Greensboro, NC) matched the school record with seven blocked shots to power the Bears (5-3) to an 82-55 start-to-f
Lin's Scoring, Eight Elisias Blocks Lead Bryant Past Navy
Freshman Benson Lin (New Taipei City, Taiwan) scored a career-high 19 points and redshirt-junior Hall Elisias (Valley Stream, N.Y.) racked up eight blocks to lead the Bryant University men's basketbal
Peeping Tom reported in bathrooms at University of Rhode Island
Police at the University of Rhode Island are investigating reports of video voyeurism in two residence halls
Missing Rhode Island sailors found safe off coast of Virginia
The United States Coast Guard has just announced that the two missing sailors and their dog have been found safe.
State officials reveal Rhode Island pays more for lottery services than other states
New information presented at the State House Tuesday night revealed Rhode Island could save millions of dollars by moving on from IGT.
Powerful storm leaves damage across Rhode Island
Residents in Portsmouth are giving detailing accounts of the damaging winds that blew through parts of town.
Great Whites detected off Rhode Island coast for first time
One of the sharks was an 11-foot male shark that visited the Block Island Wind Farm, while the second white shark was a 12-foot female that visited the Southwest Ledge.
NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik dies from plane crash on Rhode Island state line
NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik died from a plane crash in Sterling, along the Rhode Island border on Sunday afternoon, according to NASCAR officials.
Rhode Island approves tax credits for offshore wind company
The first U.S. offshore wind farm began operating off Block Island, Rhode Island, in late 2016, and Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo is trying to make the state a hub for the industry.
Rhode Island Civil Rights Icon Dead at 80
Michael Van Leesten, a Rhode Island civil rights icon has died at the age of 80
Rhode Island politicians react to recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio
Politicians from Rhode Island are offering their condolences to those affected by the mass shootings that took place in the El Paso Texas, and Dayton Ohio communities within 24 hours of each other, cl
Fall River Man Falls Nearly 20 ft. After Climbing Gooseberry Island Watchtower
WESTPORT, MA (WLNE): A Fall River man in his mid 30's fell nearly 20 ft. on Monday after he climbed a watchtower on Gooseberry Island. "There was not much to see because it was kind of dark at that po
Rollover crash in Providence block lanes for over 2 hours
Police were called to the scene of a rollover crash on Thursday morning.
Regulatory board blocks Burrillville power plant proposal
The RI Energy Facility Siting Board voted unanimously Thursday to block the license needed by Illinois-based Invenergy to build the power plant in Burrillville.
