McKee, DaSilva announce measures to meet food demand ahead of Saturday SNAP shutoff
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee declared a state of emergency via executive order Tuesday, aimed to assist residents…
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RI GOP asking for resident input for upcoming Washington Bridge oversight hearing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Republican leaders are asking for public input ahead of an upcoming oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge…
Statement: Five Smithfield High School football players reinstated after reported anti-Semitic hazing incident
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Five Smithfield High School football players are reportedly back on their team following an alleged anti-Semitic hazing incident…
RI Congressional Delegation requests shutdown pause in pay in solidarity with federal workers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In what they are calling an act of solidarity with federal workers, the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation has…
I-95 North shut down after tractor-trailer rollover in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Interstate 95 North was shut down after a crash involving a tractor-trailer Tuesday afternoon. According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation,…
South Kingstown town councilor found not guilty in 'body-slamming' case
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- South Kingstown Town Councilor Jay Wegimont was found not guilty after being accused of "body-slamming" a chair of the Narraganset Town GOP. Wegimont faced a simple assault charge after he was accused of attacking Anthony…
Fall River police chief, Governor Healey address recent street takeovers in state
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- Fall River's police chief was in Boston to speak about the recent street takeovers in Massachusetts. Chief Kelly Furtado…
Swansea residential school staff member dies after alleged assault by student
SWANSEA, Mass. (WLNE) -- Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III said a staff member at Meadowridge Academy in Swansea died after allegedly being assaulted by a student on Oct. 15. Quinn said 53-year-old Amy Morrell of Riverside, Rhode Island…
Citing 'increasingly unstable' DC health leadership, McKee joins governors' health coalition
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced he's joining Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and other Democratic governors in a new health…
Brown University declines Trump admin's proposed Compact for Academic Excellence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Brown University President Christina Paxson declined for the university to join the Trump administration's proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education on Wednesday. In Paxson's letter to the White House, she agreed with the compact's…
Wreckage of Dartmouth plane crash cleared, lanes reopened
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) -- The remnants of the plane crash on a Massachusetts highway have now been cleared. All lanes of I-195 west and east in Dartmouth…
Magaziner, Amo comment on Gaza War ceasefire, release of hostages
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation commented on Monday's release of Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire between Hamas…
No charges for driver after 5-year-old hit by car in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Warwick said that the driver who hit a 5-year-old on Boylston Street on Oct. 2 would not face charges. Police said the driver was an off duty Rhode Island State Trooper who was "extremely distraught"…
Neronha out as potential McKee challenger, endorses Hoffman for AG in 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Friday that he will step away from politics at the end of…
'I have nothing to hide,' former Coventry Town Council president says harassment led to her resignation
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Months of heated discourse in Coventry finally came to a head as both the council…
Coventry Town Council President Hillary Lima resigns, cites 'environment of hostility'
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Coventry Town Council President Hillary Lima has announced her resignation from the council, effective immediately, in a letter sent to…
RI leaders plan Washington Bridge audit hearings, McKee welcomes proceedings
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Valarie Lawson said that Oversight Committee hearings were being scheduled to investigate Governor…
State GOP leaders call for RIDOT accountability in Washington Bridge audit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Minority Caucus is calling for accountability from RIDOT regarding the release of the Washington Bridge audit. Senate…
Fire chief: 12-15 kids on Coventry playground when car crashed through fence
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Five children were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a car crashed into the playground of a Coventry daycare on Monday afternoon, according…
Crash involving RIPTA bus in Jamestown sends 3 to hospital
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Four people were injured after a RIPTA bus crashed and rolled onto its side in Jamestown Thursday. Westbound traffic on the Newport Bridge was temporarily stopped because of the crash. An ABC6 News crew in the…
URI men's rugby team suspended for alleged hazing incident, spokesperson says
KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The University of Rhode Island said it has suspended the men's club rugby team due to an alleged hazing incident. According to a URI spokesperson, the rugby team will not be able to compete, practice, or…
Top RI health official rebuffs Trump-Kennedy claim of Tylenol and autism link
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Health spoke on the Trump administration's claims that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism.…
DC District Court grants Revolution Wind injunction, construction expected to restart
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a preliminary injunction Monday in favor of Revolution Wind after its construction was ordered to halt by the Trump administration. The offshore Rhode Island wind power…
RI Congressman Gabe Amo explains 'no' vote on resolution honoring Charlie Kirk
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Democratic Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo has voted "no" on H.Res 719, "Honoring the life and legacy of Charles 'Charlie' James Kirk." When reached for comment on his vote, Congressman Amo responded with the following statement,…
