RI ACLU sues Trump administration over 'gender ideology' executive order arts funding provision
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against one of President Donald Trump's executive orders Thursday. This…
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RI chief judge: Trump administration 'put itself above Congress' with spending freezes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island John J. McConnell, Jr. granted an injunction from 23 states blocking the Trump administration's "categorical freeze of appropriated and obligated funds." According…
Water main break closes I-95 on-ramp in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Water said that a water main break near the North Burial Ground has closed an on-ramp to Interstate 95. The ramp on Branch Avenue will be temporarily closed until repairs are completed. Providence Water crews…
Reed, Whitehouse respond to Trump address to Congress
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's congressional delegation has spoken out against President Trump's address to Congress. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse released a statement that, while not mentioning…
Magaziner meets with Save the Bay as potential cuts loom
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Congressman Seth Magaziner visited Save the Bay this morning to discuss what's a stake at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
Pedestrian struck while crossing road in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) -- Police blocked off part of Pleasant Street in Attleboro Friday evening after a 47-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle. Police said the woman was hit while in the crosswalk and suffered injuries to her head…
Pawtucket School Committee appoints acting superintendent
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Pawtucket School Committee Chair Omar Reyes said that the committee had appointed Randy Buck as the acting superintendent. The appointment comes after Superintendent Patricia Royal went on leave. Buck has served as Pawtucket Public Schools' Executive…
Local officials react to Trump, Vance meeting with Zelenskyy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- National representatives for Massachusetts and Rhode Island have released reactions to President Trump's testy meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rep. Gabe Amo said that the…
Stop and Shop, warehouse union healthcare cuts deadline arrives today
FREETOWN, Mass. (WLNE) -- The deadline for Teamsters Local 25 and Stop & Shop to reach a new contract is here. If a deal isn’t…
McKee looking to expand loan repayment program to primary care doctors
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee joined healthcare professionals at the Blackstone Valley Community Health Center Wednesday afternoon to share news about an expansion of…
Kourouma Leads RIC Past UMass Dartmouth in LEC Men's Basketball Quarterfinal
Rhode Island College Press Release Providence, R.I.--Fifth-year forward Ousmane Kourouma (Woonsocket, R.I.) scored 24 points, corralled 15 rebounds and blocked three shots as No. 3-seeded Rhode Island…
State Treasurers share 'deep concern' over labor dispute between Stop & Shop and Teamsters Local 25
FREETOWN, Mass. (WLNE) -- The State Treasurers of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut sent a letter to Ahold Delhaize, the owner of Stop & Shop, expressing "deep concern" regarding the ongoing dispute on workers' healthcare coverage Tuesday. On Feb. 12,…
RI house to discuss bill to allay penalties in prostitution cases
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The State House judiciary committee will discuss a bill that would ease penalties in prostitution cases. The bill, sponsored by…
Longtime ABC6 News anchor John DeLuca to be inducted into RI Radio & TV Hall of Fame
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Veteran ABC6 News anchor John DeLuca got a special surprise Thursday — he's part of the 2025 Rhode…
Clear the way; cyclists make snow plow to clear bike paths
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Days after Saturday's snow, pedestrians and cyclists are still facing icy sidewalks and bike paths on their commute. Providence Streets…
U.S. Attorney for RI Zachary Cunha resigns
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Department of Justice announced Zachary Cunha stepped down from his position as United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island on Monday. On Feb. 7, Cunha presented a letter of resignation to President Trump…
"Teenage Mutant" Providence Bruins Battle Past Comets Friday
Providence Bruins Press Release Providence, RI - Forward Riley Duran netted two goals, while Tyler Pitlick recorded a goal and an assist to power the Providence Bruins past the Utica Comets 5-1 on…
Feast & Fettle donates 300 pounds of food, $15,000 to Better Lives RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Facing an empty Abbot Park Place food pantry, Better Lives Rhode Island posted a photo of bare shelves to social media on February 5. The donations came pouring in for the organization, among them a large…
Senator Reed, AG Neronha warn of dangers of Trump cuts on health research and jobs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A federal judge has recently blocked the Trump administration's effort to cut the National Institutes of…
Alviti appears at oversight hearing on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti was questioned by members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Senate about the demolition and…
Jamarques Lawrence's Four Point Play Lifts URI Past St. Bonaventure
A Jamarques Lawrence 3-pointer with just two seconds to go lifted Rhode Island to a 68-64 win over St. Bonaventure on Wednesday evening at the Ryan…
Attorney General Neronha says judge approved sale of Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorney General Peter Neronha announced an update in the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital on Wednesday. In a statement, Neronha said that Chief Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G. Jerginan approved…
RI Housing: ECHO Village client transitions to shelters to begin as early as Wednesday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State and federal officials celebrated the long-awaited ECHO Village pallet shelter lot's opening Tuesday, and plans are in place to begin getting homeless individuals in the shelters. According to a statement from the Rhode Island Department…
RI state and educational leaders announce PPSD 'path to local control' framework
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state and education leaders announced the Providence Public School District's "path to local control" framework on Monday. At 2 p.m., Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, State Board of Education Chair Michael Grey, PPSD…
