By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netTwitter: @deedequattroProvidence Mayoral Candidate Brett Smiley has officially announced he is leaving the race and endorsing his former opponent Jorge El...
By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netABC 6 has confirmed that Brett Smiley will drop out of the mayoral race Friday and back Jorge Elorza.Two knowledgeable sources withing Smiley's campaign confirmed to Chief...
By News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Providence Mayoral candidate Brett Smiley wants to tax your guns and ammo. Brett Smiley introduced his "guns and ammunition tax bill" at the state house today. Under
On Wednesday, a statement from the Twin River World Wide Holdings claimed the Governor's Chief of Staff, Brett Smiley threatened retaliation if they continued opposition to the IGT contract extension.
By: News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net The governor making the official announcement earlier this morning that Brett Smiley will take over as her new Chief of Staff. David Cruise has been serving as Actin...
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netTwitter: @deedequattroProvidence Mayor-Elect Jorge Elorza has appointed his former Democratic opponent Brett Smiley to a key position in his administratio...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 email: mcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netAnd with that hand shake, Brett Smiley dropped out of the Democratic Primary for Providence Mayor, and endorsing Jorge Elorza.Both men concede they w...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Saturday marked one week since a deadly mass shooting at Brown University’s Barus and Holley Building, where two students…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The suspect in the Brown University shooting that killed two people on Dec. 13 was found dead in a storage…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said a third person who was injured in the Brown University Shooting has been discharged from the hospital. On Dec. 13, two students were killed and several others were wounded after a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police walked the East Side on Monday asking residents for any security camera video that might have…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The person of interest who had been detained in connection with a fatal mass shooting at Brown University Saturday has been released, according to police. Police made the announcement at a press conference late Sunday night.…
UPDATE 12-14 11:30 p.m. — The person of interest was released. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence police said Sunday morning a person of interest is in custody in connection with a fatal mass shooting at Brown University Saturday. Additionally, sources…
Original story from Sat, Dec. 13 appears below: PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Police are currently responding to an active shooter situation at Brown University. Mayor Brett Smiley said that two people were dead and eight were in critical condition, but…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Ground will be broken Monday on a new school combining Asa Messer Elementary and West Broadway Middle School. This…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After a string of deadly pedestrian crashes, families, friends and leaders are demanding accountability. Rhode Islanders gathered outside Providence City…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After recent federal court rulings in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the Trump administration said SNAP benefits…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- More than a month into the government shutdown a three days after the nationwide SNAP cut off, two…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, and Brown University Health leaders gathered at The Miriam…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials and Providence Public Schools leaders gathered for the groundbreaking of Mount Pleasant High School's remodeling…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- This morning in Providence, Crossroads Rhode Island will celebrate the opening of its expanded housing program. Crossroads will host a "ribbon…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- 54 Providence police officers were honored at the annual Providence Police Commendation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday. According to Providence police, the officers…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island and Massachusetts officials have responded to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Governor Dan McKee (D-RI) shared the following statement: "Political violence is unacceptable. The attack on Charlie…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Capitol City starts prepping for PVDFest today. Road closures start Thursday morning and this afternoon, city leaders will celebrate the festival's…
