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By Ana Bottary abottary@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @anabottary Recess, a time for kids to put down the books and let out some energy. It's something 5th grader George Pipers looks forward to every day. "Waitin...

By News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Rhode Island State police arrest and charge a man from Johnston with forgery and counterfeiting name brand merchandise on Friday morning. The 47 year-old suspect, R...

By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo will be in the nation's capital this weekend for a meeting of the National Governors Association. H...

By News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net  Temperatures this coming weekend are expected to fall to the single digits with the possibility of it reaching below zero Saturday night. The Rhode Island Emergency ...

By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The state has launched a new website to help residents shop for the best electricity rates for their homes and businesses. Lt. Gov. ...

By News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net  Former Providence Mayor Vincent "Buddy" Cianci has passed away at the age of 74. Here is some reaction to his passing: Philip J. Lombardo, Chairman & CEO, Citadel Co...

Freshman Shayna Mehta scored a career-high 21 points and hit 6-of-9 shots from 3-point distance to lead Brown University women’s basketball past in-state rival the University of Rhode Island, 67-63...

Melo Trimble scores 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting, and No. 2 Maryland beat Rhode Island 86-63 on Wednesday night in the Cancun Challenge.Trimble, who was named tournament MVP, also went 3 for 3 at ...

By News StaffReporting by Ana Bottaryabottary@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe option of moving the PawSox to Fall River is now on the table. The idea, which is in the beginning stages, is a dream come true for fans in...

By: Melissa Randallmrandall@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @MRandallABC6The deal that would have brought a downtown ball park to the Providence River front is officially dead, according to a spokesperson for the PawSox....

By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has introduced legislation that would strengthen coastal infrastructure and support ocean research.        T...

By Kirsten Glavinkglavin@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net@kirstenglavinPlans for a $100– million– dollar liquified natural gas plant on the Providence industrial waterfront are in the works.  The first of it's kind, for t...

By News StaffReporting by John DeLucajdeluca@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe struggles of the Republican Party in Rhode Island are well documented, and decades of dominance by the democrats has essentially turned RI i...

Rhode Island's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest point since 2007. But, despite the good news, many across the state are still having a hard time finding work. "I come here three to four ...

By: Samantha Lavienslavien@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netRhode Island's State budget passed in record time Tuesday Night. Lawmakers unanimously approved the revised version of Governor Gina Raimondo's 8.67 billion dolla...

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made a return trip to Rhode Island on Wednesday. The former first lady attended a private fundraiser in East Greenwich. The event was co-hosted by former Rhod...

By News Staff Reporting by Samantha Lavien slavien@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net A long night at the State House as the Finance Committee tackles the biggest item on it's plate this session—the state budget. The House ...

Pawsox owner Jim Skeffington died of a heart attack while jogging Sunday night.His family, friends and former colleagues are now remembering the immense impact he had on the Rhode Island community ...

By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPawtucket Red Sox President Jim Skeffington has died, according to a spokesperson for PawSox.Skeffington has been a key figure in the effort to bring the PawSox to Provide...

By: Melissa Randall mrandall@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @MRandallABC6 In the Volvo Ocean Race around the world teams are less than 900 nautical miles away from Newport. The sailboats are expected to start arriving i...

By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netA major announcement out of RI Supreme Court Thursday – a deal has been made in the pension settlement.Former R.I. Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank Williams as Special Ma...