WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Fire crews were called to Matunuck Oyster Bar on Succotash Road just before 4 a.m. Tuesday. When firefighters arrived at approximately…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A fake quote attributed to Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee garnered so much attention on the internet, even elected officials started sharing it. The image, which had no attribution, claimed that McKee told graduates at Rhode…
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The jury in the "naked fat test" trial of former North Kingstown High School basketball coach Aaron Thomas reached a verdict Monday. Thomas was found not guilty of second degree child molestation/sexual assault, a felony in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tensions are high in downtown Providence Friday after the city council president decided to raise the Palestinian flag above city hall.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley said he wasn't happy that Providence City Councilors will be raising the Palestinian flag at City Hall on May 16, but he couldn't do anything about it. "I want to be clear that…
MARTHA'S VINEYARD, Mass. (WLNE) -- June marks the 50th anniversary of the movie Jaws. We probably don't need to tell…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council said that the Palestinian flag will be raised over City Hall on May 16. A spokesperson for the council said the flag raising would be "one of many similar events the city…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green visited Washington, D.C. as part of a U.S. Senate forum on the dismantling of the Department of…
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an emergency petition to stop the removal of a Venezuelan man detained in Rhode Island. The ACLU's emergency lawsuit against members of the Trump Administration asked the court…
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Multiple candidates have voiced their interest in running for the Rhode Island Senate District 4 seat after it was left vacant by the death of Dominick Ruggerio. Former state representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell posted on social…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A bipartisan attempt to rebuke President Donald Trump over his trade policy fell short in the senate. Wednesday's vote…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several Rhode Island lawmakers are entering the running to take over leadership positions in the wake of the Monday…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Protesters gathered outside of Rhode Island Hospital Thursday afternoon. According to a social media post from the Party for Socialism and Liberation Rhode Island, the demonstration was in…
WATCH: Continuing our #NFLDraft coverage Tuesday, @RealianSteele6 focusing in on a prospect from the state of Rhode Island. OL @xtruss94 has been a winner everywhere he's been. This week, his work could lead to an NFL opportunity. @HendrickenAth @hendrickenfb…
Brooklyn Gray is headed across the Atlantic 10 for her next basketball stop. The former Saint Louis guard is joining the program at URI next season. Gray becoming the third player this offseason to go from another A-10 team to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio passed away Monday morning. His office confirmed his passing in the following statement: “It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio…
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island's passing game shined, but the defense held on for a 30-24 victory in the annual Spring Blue-White…
A Providence native has his next basketball home. Basketball Club of Rhode Island announcing on social media Wednesday Hassan "Tre" Washington has committed to Northern Illinois. Washington spending the last two seasons playing at Monroe University in the NJCAA. The…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Pawtucket said eight Pawtucket firefighters are no longer with the department after an investigation into violations of rules and regulations. According to the City of Pawtucket, the firefighters were engaged in "possible criminal…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Pawtucket School Committee responded Monday to the lawsuit filed by Superintendent Patricia Royal. Royal filed the suit in federal court,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Dominican community of Rhode Island held a vigil on April 12 in remembrance of those killed in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thundermist is working to recruit new patients following the announcement that Anchor Medical Associates is closing all facilities by…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's senators have joined with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders on a bill that would raise the minimum wage for the…
URI landing its first commitment this offseason out of the transfer portal Tuesday night. Jonah Hinton is joining the Rams for 2025-2026. The guard goes across the Atlantic 10 from St. Bonaventure to Rhode Island. Hinton starting 24 of 35…
