By Bianca Buono bbuono@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @BBuonoABC6 The coyote problem on Aquidneck Island isn’t going away. In fact, it’s stepped up a notch. They’re getting brazen now and aren’t afraid of getting clo...
Fourth of July is around the corner, and ABC6 has you covered with a guide to fireworks shows in the Rhode Island/Massachusetts area for this year’s three daylong celebration. Warwick’s annual fir...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Rhode Island voter advocates are calling for changes after some voters waited in long lines or showed up at the wrong polling place f...
By News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net The Associated Press Bernie Sanders has won the Democratic presidential primary in Rhode Island. The victory was an upset over rival Hillary Clinton who historically...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Rhode Island lawmakers are considering more than a dozen bills that would either strengthen or relax gun restrictions in the state. ...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Lawmakers have begun fielding public testimony on Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo's plan to toll big-rig trucks to financ...
Saint Joseph's began the second half on a 10-2 run and used late free throw opportunities to seal the win, pulling away for a 72-67 win on Sunday at Hagan Arena.
A few costly mistakes were the difference in the game as Rhode Island fell to Stony Brook 19-7 on Senior Day at Meade Stadium Saturday.
By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe Associated PressA federal judge has blocked until January a Rhode Island law that bars certain sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school.U.S. District Ju...
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A federal judge is scheduled to hear a challenge by the ACLU of Rhode Island to Rhode Island's newly enacted law making it a crime for ce...
After a slow start, the Boston Bruins picked up their intensity in the second period and rolled over the New York Islanders.David Pastrnak broke a tie late in the second period and Boston scored fo...
By Kirsten Glavinkglavin@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net@kirstenglavinMore than a decade after he was nearly killed by a boater, 47-year-old Trent Theroux of Barrington, is swimming around Aquidneck Island to raise money...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The state's congressional delegation has announced more than $1.6 million in federal funding to a program that protects coastal and ma...
The Middletown boys basketball team beating Portsmouth Saturday night, 55-50, to advance in the Division II playoff bracket. The Islanders will next play at East Greenwich in the quarterfinals Tues...
By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe Associated PressEducation officials say Rhode Island's high school graduation rate rose to 81 percent in 2014.That's a one point improvement over 2013 and a 5.5 point ...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A Rhode Island lawmaker says he'll introduce a bill making it a felony to block a highway, like protesters did in Boston on Thursday. S...
By: Rebecca TurcoEmail: rturco@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netTwitter: @Rebecca_TurcoFacebook: RebeccaTurcoABC6PROVIDENCE – As the seemingly never-ending debates continue over Rhode Island's financial woes with its fire ...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 He is perhaps the best know tax reform in the United States.Grover Norquist was in East Providence Thursday, urging Rhode Island voters to approve a constitutional conventi...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Ken Block has repaid $100,000 in personal loans he made to his unsuccessful campaign for the GOP nomination for Rhode Island governor. ...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 email: mcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netAfter their brutal primary fight, first came the handshakes; then the hug. Failed Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ken Block, is now endorsing the ...
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netTwitter: @deedequattroAfter a divisive Republican primary Ken Block and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung will hold a joint press conference on Monday at the Stat...
The heated Republican Gubernatorial Primary is over but some Republicans still can't resist pointing fingers. The newest issue to arise among the small Rhode Island Republican Party is the announce...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6email: mcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe "Cool Moose," Bob Healey, entered the Secretary of State's office making sure he has all the paper work in order, to be the Moderate Party candida...
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @DanaRGriffin BRISTOL, RI- There's champagne for what may seem like a celebration- but it's not. Sunday was the last trip to Prudence Island for the sole–ferry ser...
