Video released of RI state trooper assaulting suspect in cell
Video of a Rhode Island State Police trooper using excessive force on a suspect back in 2014 has now been made public, after a five-year legal battle.
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UPDATE: Motor Vehicle accident causing traffic on I-95
A motor vehicle accident on the highway is causing traffic at Exit 23 in Providence.
Head of R.I. Republican Party demands more transparency on Smith Hill, blasts lawmakers on 2020 budget
The head of Rhode Island's GOP Party is calling on the public to put pressure on state lawmakers.
State legislators vote to extend statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases
Victims of childhood sexual abuse in Rhode Island will now have longer to seek justice for what they've endured.
Driver charged in crash that killed 7 motorcyclists in NH
The driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a group of motorcyclists Friday in New Hampshire, has been arrested in Massachusetts.
RI House passes 2020 state budget, moves to Senate for approval
The budget battle came to an end on Saturday after the House passed a nearly 10 billion dollar budget for 2020.
Trump: US was 'cocked and loaded' to strike Iran
President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that United States forces were just minutes away from launching a retaliatory strike against Iran after an American surveillance drone was shot down Thursday.
Governor Raimondo signs controversial abortion rights bill into law
The Rhode Island Senate passed the Reproductive Privacy Act 21-17 Wednesday afternoon.
State Senate passes controversial abortion rights bill
Supporters and protestors alike gathered at the State House Wednesday morning ahead of a vote on the Senate floor on controversial reproductive rights legislation.
Hells Angels president, two others charged after clubhouse raid
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Col. James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police (RISP), announced the arrest of the President of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Cl
Raimondo meets with leaders from Lifespan and CNE Wednesday
Partners HealthCare has withdrawn its bid for Care New England as Governor Gina Raimondo called on Lifespan, CNE and Brown University to work on a new partnership going forward.
Drag Queen Story Hour back on at Bristol library for June 15
A Rhode Island library says it will go forward with a Drag Queen Story Hour after an earlier decision to cancel the event amid opposition.
RISPCA investigating video of man abusing dog
The Rhode Island SPCA is pleading with the public to identify the man in a video making the rounds on social media who is viciously throwing a dog across a room. The RISPCA was sent the disturbing vid
LGBTQ community criticizes Bishop Tobin's comments on Pride
Bishop Tobin is facing more backlash days after comments he made on social media regarding Gay Pride events.
Bishop faces backlash after tweet about Pride Month
Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop is facing a backlash after tweeting that Catholics should not support or attend LGBTQ Pride Month events.
T.F. Green Airport announces new nonstop service to the Dominican Republic
Rhode Islanders will soon have a new, tropical destination to get away to from their local airport: Punta Cana.
Saunderstown Post Office named after fallen army veteran
The Saunderstown Post Office will now be known as the "Captain Matthew J. August Post Office", in honor of the army veteran and North Kingstown native who died in combat in Iraq in 2004.
East Greenwich woman uses Marie Kondo's "tidying up" method to help families declutter
An East Greenwich woman has adopted Marie Kondo's method of decluttering your life, and now she's helping Rhode Islanders with their own messes.
Bond 25 launches in Jamaica, Rami Malek to play villain
The 25th James Bond movie and Daniel Craig's last one as 007 is heading home to Jamaica, Rami Malek is joining the cast to play a villain.
RISP issue 93 warnings, citations for violating cell phone driving laws
Rhode Island State Police have issued nearly 100 warnings and citations as part of a statewide anti-texting while driving campaign.
Former youth chaplain faces new sexual assault charges
New charges were announced Wednesday against the former Boy Scouts chaplain accused of sexually abusing multiple young men.
Fall River man injured in stabbing
A man who was stabbed over money dispute was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment Monday morning.
Students paint mural in support of South Kingstown teen injured after crash
By: Amanda Pitts alpitts@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @APittsABC6 SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) - The South Kingstown High School student badly injured in a crash earlier this month, is still recovering at the hospital. O
DEM Ramping Up to Deal With Emerald Ash Borer
The new invasive pest was found in Rhode Island last summer, and is expected to kill trees.
