NWS confirms a tornado touched down in Dallas
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Dallas on Sunday night, causing structural damage and knocking out electricity to thousands.
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Fall River City Council votes to temporarily remove Mayor Correia
Ultimately the council voted 8–1 in favor of invoking the city charter and temporarily removing the mayor from office.
Mayor Elorza proposes closing one charter school for Achievement First expansion
A charter school expansion plan in Providence is getting pushback from Mayor Elorza, in the first public disagreement between the Democratic Mayor and the new Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-G
Wyatt Detention Facility captain resigns after clash with protesters
Things took a scary turn at a protest outside the Wyatt Detention Facility Wednesday night when a pick-up truck drove into a group of people, and now a corrections officer has been placed on administr
Wyatt Detention Facility captain placed on leave after clash with protesters
The roughly 600 protesters were part of the 'Never Again' movement which is primarily made up of Jewish people likening some of the current immigration issues to how Jews were treated during the Holoc
Reaction pours in after Diocese releases clergy abuse report
One day after the Diocese of Providence released its bombshell report naming 50 priests and deacons credibly accused of abuse against minors, reaction is pouring in from lawmakers, lawyers, and even f
Jamestown pharmacy closing after 42 years in business
After 42 years in business, Jamestown's only pharmacy is closing its doors. Baker's Pharmacy announced their closure on Facebook, saying the rapidly changing healthcare industry is just too much to ke
Local Mother Of Five Donates Uterus
The gift of motherhood. A local mom who battled years of infertility, before having children of her own, wanted to offer someone else the chance to carry a child.
Warwick City Hall the subject of a federal probe
Federal agents are conducting an investigation at Warwick City Hall.
Professor wins Democratic primary for special election
A university professor has defeated a former Bristol Town Council member in the Democratic primary for a special election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Gov. Raimondo proposes minimum wage increase to $11.10 an hour
By: Amanda Pitts alpitts@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @APittsABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Minimum wage workers in Rhode Island might soon get another bump in their paycheck. Governor Gina Raimondo, in her State of the
Providence Mayor Elorza to be sworn into a second term
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is preparing to begin a second term in office.
7 Rhode Island candidates running for District 68 state seat
By News Staff Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 Seven candidates have filed to run for the special election over the 68th seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. The position was vacated
Toy drive for Foxy Lady employees out of a job before Christmas
It's been almost two weeks since the Providence strip club Foxy Lady was shut down in an undercover prostitution sting, leaving hundreds of employees in a pinch just before the holidays. Club workers
Mayor Elorza Wins Re-Election in Providence
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza was an easy winner on election night over independent candidate Dianne "Dee Dee" Witman, taking home 64% of the vote to Witman's 33%. The third candidate, Jeffrey Lemire,
Gov. Raimondo wins 2nd term as RI Governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Gina Raimondo celebrated a major victory Tuesday night, beating out Republican Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and independent Joe Trillo. After months of talk of independent
RI Gubernatorial candidates cast their ballots
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE-TV)— In the Ocean State, all eyes are on the race for state's top office of Governor. The candidates too,voting in the mid term election. Incumbent Governor Gina Raimondo and he
Ahead of Election Day, local analyst weighs in on key RI races
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday is a pivotal mid-term election, as voters decide the balance of power on Capitol Hill, and Smith Hill. "Well obviously the governor's race is the topic of the day,"
RI gubernatorial candidates making final pushes
Rhode Island’s gubernatorial candidates are all in as Election Day fast approaches.
YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE: Providence mayoral debate
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Dianne “Dee Dee” Witman faced off in an ABC6 News mayoral debate Tuesday evening, a week ahead of election day.
Senate Candidate appears in court for taking opponent's campaign signs
District 33's Independent Senate Candidate Scott Copley appeared before a judge Wednesday, pleading not guilty to larceny. West Greenwich Police say Copley stole campaign signs from his opponent, Demo
New Equipment Coming Soon to Monitor Narragansett Bay’s Health
Researchers with URI's Graduate School of Oceanography are working alongside 7 other institutions around Rhode Island to step up to the challenge of protecting Narragansett Bay with some upgraded tech
ABC6/The Public's Radio/ProJo poll shows $250 million school bond likely to pass
The future of schools in Rhode Island will be decided on by voters in less than a month. It's all but certain to pass. Our polling shows the $250-million bond for school improvements is a home run wit
