Rhode Island College Upsets #1 MIT
Junior guard Tom DeCiantis (North Kingstown, RI) poured in a career-high 19 points, while senior guard Tahrike Carter (Brooklyn, NY) added 16 points, five rebounds and three steals, as the Rhode I
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Rhode Island to celebrate Independence Day
Rhode Island is celebrating Independence Day with fireworks, parades and the nation's oldest Fourth of July celebration in Bristol.
R.I. judge declines to block casino referendum
Friday's ruling from Superior Court Judge Melanie Thunberg is a victory for the two gambling facilities, which want to offer games like poker and blackjack.
Rhode Island unions file suit against the state
Rhode Island unions have made good on a threat to challenge the state's new landmark pension law. Four lawsuits were filed in superior court today, but Judge Sarah Taft-Carter on Friday denied the u
Rhode Island's Ken Read Skippers Puma to 5th Leg Win In Around the World Race
After 20 days of sailing through some of the toughest conditions imaginable, Puma won the Volvo Ocean Race's fifth stage by just 12 minutes on Friday.
Early Morning Tractor Trailer Accident Blocks Ramp
All lanes of Route 95 North near Thurbers Avenue in Providence are back open, after a tractor-trailer rollover early Tuesday. The off-ramp, however, is still blocked as cleanup efforts continue. Shor
Rhode Island Mall to Close at the End of May
The few remaining tenants at the Rhode Island Mall in Warwick are surprised to find out tonight that the mall will be closing down for good at the end of May.
For Sale: Rhode Island Governor's House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is selling his house in the capital city. Chafee and his wife, Stephanie, listed their seven-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom house on Provid
Caprio Taking Action to Block 38 Studios Deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio is trying to block the state's $75 million loan guarantee to former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game development company. Caprio, the state general treasurer, says he's expressed concerns about…
Block Rips EDC Schilling Loan
RI Moderate Party candidate for Governor Ken Block spoke out Tuesday against the approval of $75M toward Curt Schilling relocating his video game company, 38 Studios, to Rhode Island. "The 38 Studios decision is a mistake. This is typical recycled…
Dee from the Desk: Block speculates Republican Run
For the next two months you can expect to see a whole lot more of Ken Block. Block, who has announced his candidacy for Governor as a Moderate, has put up 15 billboards throughout Rhode Island. The
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman
A search is underway for 2 missing fishermen after a mayday call near the Block Island wind farm.
Missing man battles 8-10 foot waves to swim to shore
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — A man missing off Block Island is safe after swimming to shore...
Ferries cancelled due to sea conditions
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — High surf and adverse sea conditions have prompted the cancellation of several ferries Wednesday morning. The Poin...
Missing boater rescued off Martha's Vineyard arrives in Boston
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net One of the boaters lost out to sea following a fishing trip near Block Island last week was rescued Sunday. U.S. Coast Guard Officials say Nathan Carman, 22, ...
Winter Returns
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of Rhode Island until 3PM today, excluding Block Island and Newport County. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for coastal locations, including New B...
US Coast Guard closes 2 boat stations for the season
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The U.S. Coast Guard has closed two seasonal boat stations.The Coast Guard says its stations in Scituate, Massachusetts and Block Island,...
4 lobstermen rescued by Coast Guard
By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe Associated PressThe U.S. Coast Guard has rescued four lobstermen whose boat sank off Block Island.Authorities say the 60-foot boat began taking on water early Thursday...
Deepwater Wind gets federal OK for wind farm
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A wind farm planned for off the coast of Block Island has been given the final OK by the federal government.The U.S. Army Corps of Engine...
New hi-speed ferry service coming to Newport
By Alexandra Siegel news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net A new hi-speed ferry service will begin operation this summer. The hi-speed aluminum catamaran ferry will travel between Newport and Block Island, with the travel ti
ABC 6 Exclusive: Family of couple killed in plane crash speak
By: Liz Tufts ltufts@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net The family of a Block Island couple killed in a plane crash has been waiting two grueling weeks for some information into what happened and they finally get a glimpse
Pilot takes another flight after crashing
Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netA pilot described his rescue to ABC6, Tuesday, for the first time since his plane went down in Block Island sound the day before. That pilot, Mark Simmons, was back
Friends call rescued RI boater's story a miracle
By Abbey Niezgodaaniezgoda@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netIt is an incredible story of survival in the waters off Point Judith. Joseph Gross, 51, of Westerly fell overboard while fishing near Block Island. By the time resc
Pawtucket man killed in NYC stabbing
NEW YORK (WLNE) -- A Pawtucket man is dead after a stabbing in New York City on Monday morning, according to the New York City Police Department. NYPD identified the victim as 23-year-old Daevon Silva, of Pawtucket. According to NYPD,…
