PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): Providence Police have identified the man they say spray-painted swastikas on gravestones at Providence College on Monday night. According to police, Keveon Gomera, 26, was…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean group launched hundreds of thousands of leaflets by balloon across the border with North Korea overnight, an activist said Tuesday, despite Pyongyang repeatedly warning it that it will retaliate against such actions.…
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE)-- As a national reckoning over statues and monuments--and the history behind them-- continues to fuel controversy, a pair of figurines deemed "insensitive' have been removed…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rodrigo Pimentel was 10 months old when his parents brought him here from Portugal. "They’ve wanted nothing more for me than of course, to be part of this…
By the Associated Press Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Friday. Protests were largely peaceful as demonstrators marched in the streets from Los Angeles to New York, but in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): A handful of restaurants are coming together to express concerns with the Governor allowing indoor dining starting June 1st. The owners of Fortnight Wine Bar, Big King, North Oberlin, and Birch signed a letter in response to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Cinco de Mayo looked a little different this year due to the coronavirus. It’s usually one of the busiest day’s for Rhode Island’s Mexican restaurants,…
It was the first meeting of the joint COVID-19 Emergency Spending Task Force Thursday but lawmakers ran into a conflict after the House Minority Leader wanted…
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-- A 23-year-old New Jersey man pleaded guilty to charges of cyberstalking and receipt of child pornography in federal court today, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Aaron Weisman. Prosecuters said Pritkumar Tarunkumar Patel befriended four minors, three…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Permanently moving to remote learning for the rest of the year means Rhode Island's 202o high school class will have to miss out on many of the traditional end-of-year activities like prom, and graduation. [field59_video account="WLNE"…
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island men's basketball head coach David Cox announced that four players have officially joined the program. Maryland transfers Makhi Mitchell and Makhel Mitchell, Charlotte transfer Malik Martin and freshman Tres Berry are part…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo said Wednesday that Rhode Island residents who live in communities that border Massachusetts and go there to grocery shop…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE): After reporting positive cases, employees at Taylor Farms shared pictures with ABC6 news of working conditions, showing workers in close…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- A 38-year-old Seekonk man shot himself following a police chase Thursday afternoon, according to a statement from Massachusetts State Police. An officer in the area observed a vehicle matching a description from a scanner report, following a…
BY JIMMY GOLEN KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Obi Toppin scored 20 points and Trey Landers had 14 points and 14 rebounds for No. 3 Dayton on Wednesday night to lead…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): Around 200 people in Rhode Island have been asked to self quarantine because they had direct contact with a person with COVID-19, according to the Department of Health. That number is subject to change regularly according to…
University of Rhode Island Press Release RHODE ISLAND (20-8, 12-4 A-10 ) Starters: Harris, Martin, Russell, Dowtin, Langevine Substitutes: Walker, Toppin, Long SAINT LOUIS (21-8, 10-6 A-10…
By, Nicholas Pappadia Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I.: A member of the Saint Raphael Academy tested positive for coronavirus in a test done by the state health laboratory. Health officials are still waiting to hear results from the Centers…
University of Rhode Island Press Release RHODE ISLAND (20-7, 12-3 A-10) Starters: Harris, Martin, Russell, Dowtin, Toppin Subs: Walker, Long FORDHAM (7-20, 1-14 A-10) Starters: Cobb, Perry, Portley, Colon, Soriano Subs: Gazi, Raut, Rose, Austin How it Happened Jacob Toppin hit…
By: Brittany Comak Email: bcomak@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @BComakABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee are considering a bill that would make it illegal to use animals in emergency medical training in the state of Rhode Island. [field59_video…
Last year, the General Assembly ordered the DMV to roll out new license plates starting on June 1, 2020. With that deadline quickly approaching, and no new design ready, one state senator is concerned
After a back-and-forth first half, Rhode Island pulled away from Saint Joseph's after halftime, coasting to a 73-55 victory Saturday afternoon. The Rams outscored the Hawks 38-24 in the final 20 minut
Beachgoers in Newport were met with a shocking sight last month when they encountered hundreds of freshwater fish washed ashore on Easton's Beach.
Toll Gate High School in Warwick will be closed for a few days, following a water main break, according to the Mayor.
