PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Department of Children, Youth, and Families disclosed the death of a four-year-old child Friday morning. The incident occurred on March 21, 2024, with a final finding determination made on April 3, 2024. DCYF shared that…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In effort to help lower the cost of child care for working families, U.S. Senator Jack Reed helped deliver a $1 billion increase to child care and learning programs. On Thursday, Sen. Reed joined Rhode Island…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- On Wednesday, Comprehensive Community Action Program announced the grand opening of its new health center located in Warwick in a ribbon cutting ceremony joined by Senator Reed, Senator Whitehouse, and Speaker Shekarchi. CCAP's new health center…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island state officials announced that the forensic analysis of the Washington Bridge has been delayed. The Governor's Office said a forensic team determined that additional archival documents must be retrieved, reviewed and considered to create…
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police said Route 146 in North Smithfield was reopened Monday evening after a crash. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation reported that all northbound travel lanes had been closed at Exit 10…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- To kickoff World Autism Acceptance Month, The Autism Project (TAP) screened an educational video in partnership with local public safety departments to provide first responders with additional training and techniques that are vital to effectively communicate…
BURRILVILLE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday morning, Representative Seth Magaziner, accompanied by town leaders, school committee members, and disability rights advocates, in announcing the $500,000 in federal funding for a new ADA-accessible viewing plaza overlooking the athletic field at Burrillville High…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- According to the Communications Department for United Way of Rhode Island, more than 4,200 donors have given over $1 million in support of local nonprofits in the first few hours of 401Gives, and the numbers continue…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- All travel lanes on the northbound side of Interstate 95 North in Providence have reopened after a crash was cleared. Crash cleared from travel lanes on I-95 NB at Exit 39A (Branch Ave.) in Providence —…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler appeared in court Thursday following a DUI arrest. Butler pleaded not guilty to…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Insurance Division of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation released a bulletin regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by in-state insurers. Elizabeth Kelleher Dwyer, Insurance Commissioner and Director of the Department of Business Regulation…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) released the results of a survey, showing the overwhelming majority of the state's service industry workers display feelings of opposition to the proposed bill to change RI's tip credit system.…
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Bryant University is welcoming their first-ever doctoral program as a means to alleviate the mental health crisis in our nation. The school's first doctoral program, the Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) degree, will begin taking applications on…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday was a special day for the ABC 6 newsroom, as anchor John DeLuca celebrated 25 years with WLNE. John began his career at…
Three more URI players reportedly entering the transfer portal Monday. Brandon Weston, Tyson Brown and Connor Dubsky all intending to leave the Rams program, according to reports.…
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner and Sen. Jack Reed secured $1,576,031 in federal funding to improve wastewater infrastructure in West Warwick. This will aid in the prevention of pollution from entering the Pawtuxet River, ensuring that…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The structural analysis of the Washington Bridge has determined the bridge should be torn down. At a briefing held by Gov. Dan McKee and Department of Transportation…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A vigil and rally will be held at the Rhode Island State House to raise awareness for the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It has been over three years since a father of four was shot and killed in Providence, and, still, no arrests have been made. Now, a very…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Council President Rachel Miller shared a statement Friday regarding the theft of late noted artist Edward Bannister's gravestone. Miller expressed her concerns for this matter: "It is with profound sadness and outrage that I, on behalf…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- You might want to stay on your guard walking through the Providence Place Mall parking garage. In a video from What's going on in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Independent Man has been undergoing some cosmic changes at the North Main Street Armory. Gov. Dan McKee shared on X Wednesday a "sneak peak" video of conservators working on the repairs. Here’s a sneak peek…
Shooting struggles doomed Rhode Island in a 69-51 senior night loss to George Mason on Wednesday at The Ryan Center. The Rams (11-19, 5-12 Atlantic 10) shot a season-low 29.4% from…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After months of committee analysis and deliberation, Brown University's president accepted the recommendations of a committee that examined undergrad…
