By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe Associated PressThe governor and general treasurer say the state should expand the duties of a quasi-public agency to pay for energy efficiency upgrades and create job...
Complete Fact Sheet of Governor Gina Raimondo's FY 2016 Budget Recommendation1. Building Skill: "Helping students build the skills they need to succeed in a 21st century economy is one of the best ...
By: Liz TuftsDoctors in Rhode Island are also mourning the loss of Dr. Michael Davidson.Several physicians who work at Kent hospital...also worked at Brigham and Women's hospital along side him. Hi...
By: Melissa Randall mrandall@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Showing support from across the state line Massachusetts Governor–Elect Charlie Baker was in the audience for Tuesday's inauguration of Gina Raimondo, Rhode I...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6"Hey, hey ho, ho corporate greed has got to go," chanted the angry crowd.A raucous protest dominated the Rhode Island public utilities commission meeting.Angry customers obj...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 "This rate increase will be deadly for all Rhode Island businesses," said a critic of raising electric rates.One-by-one people came to the podium at the Public Utilities Co...
By News Staff,news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netLawmakers are meeting to discuss the recent filing for a double-digit increase in electric rates.The Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee and the Senate Committee...
By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netMiles Teller, the actor playing Vinny Paz in an upcoming movie, has a message for Rhode Islanders.He is personally inviting extras to come out to the fight scene next week...
By: Alexandra Cowleyacowley@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netParanormal researcher Thomas D'Agostino has spent three decades hunting the dead. He shares with ABC6 News why an old clothing factory site in Foster, is the mos...
In one of the bluest states in the country many people are surprised to learn that the state has a history of electing Republican Governors. A Democrat hasn't been elected to the office since Bruce...
The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Two Cranston brothers have pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell 200,000 gallons of cooking oil stolen from restaurants in Rhode Island and Massachusetts...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) _ The developers of a proposed wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod have signed a lease agreement with the state to use New Bedford for ...
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @DanaRGriffin PROVIDENCE, RI- Six environmental activists sat in Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's office for two hours Tuesday. The protestors want to stop the propose...
By: The Associated PressEmail: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netTwitter: @abc6University of Rhode Island researchers will be searching the bottom of the ocean for large sand deposits that could be used to replenish er...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 email: mcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netMembers of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation were touring a South Country transportation project Friday, but many of their thoughts were half–a...
Twitter: markcurtisABC6 Email: mcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netComing in for a landing at T.F. Green Airport will soon offer a new safety feature, especially for planes that touchdown, but have brake failure.Const...
By: Alexandra Cowleyacowley@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netMany of the World Cup soccer players are wearing a Rhode Island company's one of a kind shin guards. G–Form is based in Providence, founded by Southern New Engla...
By Jennifer Petracca news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net South Kingston Police are trying to identify a suspect who committed a robbery at One Energy gas station on Tower Hill Road in South Kingston. On June 7th, 2014, ...
Massachusetts drivers buying or leasing new electric cars can begin applying for rebates from the state worth up to $2,500, according to Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration.
By News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net National grid is trying to get Rhode Island communities to save money, by lowering their utility costs. The utility company and various government leaders held a worksho...
By Alana Cerrone acerrone@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net South Kingstown Police are asking the public for help identifying the suspect in a gas station robbery. Police say a man walked into the One Energy gas station on...
By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.nettwitter: @abc6RI.gov release:In a surprise ceremony this morning at Ponaganset High School, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced that David Moscarelli, a science teacher a...
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netTwitter: @deedequattroFELD Entertainment, the owners of Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey's circus have issued an open letter to the people of Providence. ...
By Alana CerroneAcerrone@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe University of Rhode Island is beginning construction on a new $68 million center that’s expected to bring 1,200 jobs to Rhode Island.Officials broke ground Mond...
