Providence, R.I.-Junior forward Chris Burton (New Rochelle, NY) racked up a career-high 27 points to go along with 14 rebounds, four assists and three blocks to propel the Rhode Island College men'
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @Deedequattro General Treasurer Gina Raimondo officially kicked off her campaign for Governor of Rhode Island on Monday morning. The General Treasurer made
By Associated Press News@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Winter heating help is on its way to low-income households in Rhode Island. The state's Department of Human Services announced
by ABC6 News Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Governor Chafee flipping the switch on a huge conversion to solar energy. Eight thousand–five hundred rooftop panels now absorbing sunlight on this
by ABC 6 Chief Political Reporter mcurtis@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Getting fuel oil for low income heating customers is going to be a bit more challenging in Rhode Island this year: A computer glitch delayed 30
Lois Cheney lights up when she talks about her four brothers, she says, "loved me and I loved them, and I knew it and they knew it, that means so much to me." Today, her oldest brother was honored wit
TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) - A new Rhode Island government panel is taking the lead on developing renewable energy in the Ocean State.
ABC 6's "Operation Warm Home" is prompting officials at the George Wiley Center to hold an "action" at Rhode Island's Office Of Energy Resouces on Monday. The George Wiley Center helps people who need heating assistance. A series of reports…
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency issued advice on how to prepare for the major winter storm about to hit the area. During a Storm Dress for the season, wearing several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing, rather than…
Rhode Island's Democratic party is keeping its eyes on the November prize. Thursday, Democratic candidates stumped together in an effort to renew energy within the party. ABC6 Reporter Parker Gavigan has that story...
Deepwater Wind, the company tapped to bring an offshore wind farm to Rhode Island, announced today that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to Providence, drawing praise from Governor Carcieri.The Governor released a press statement today hailing the move as…
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources today re-launched the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. Paid for by federal stimulus funds, the program allows Rhode Islanders to apply for rebates on purchases of qualifying energy-efficient appliances and heating systems. There…
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Jamestown Fire Department said one person was taken to the hospital after a car crash on Nov. 30. According to the department, a car crashed into a telephone pole on Highland Drive around 6 p.m.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- More than 10,000 Rhode Islanders were facing power outages at one point on Monday morning, according to the Rhode Island Energy outage map. The map said that as of 11:30 a.m., 10,345 Rhode Island Energy customers…
Providence Bruins Press Release Springfield, MA - The American Hockey League announced today, July 10, the Providence Bruins’ schedule for the 2025-26 season. A link to the full schedule for each team, including the P-Bruins, is HERE. The P-Bruins open the…
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente said that the town's firework show on Thursday was cancelled due to a severe weather squall. Contente said that the fireworks need to be set off Thursday night for safety reasons.…
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League honoring 25 individuals Wednesday for their exemplary achievements at the 23rd annual Awards Breakfast. ABC6 sports director Nick Coit serving as…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Red Cross in Rhode Island and the City of Providence will provide city residents with free smoke alarms for their Sound the Alarm fire safety event that will take place on April 30. This…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Lawmakers will discuss multiple bills aimed to curb Rhode Island Energy's bills for customers Thursday. One of the bills introduced…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A driver has been charged with a DUI after Providence police say he jumped a curb on Orms Street and struck a telephone…
Rhode Island FC announced today that single-game tickets for its first five home games of the 2025 USL Championship season are on sale now. The defending Eastern Conference…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee provided an update on how Rhode Island has prepared for the upcoming winter storm. McKee said that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has 200 state trucks and more than 250 vendor trucks…
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Newport Police Department said that Tilley Avenue will close daily for Rhode Island Energy work. The closures will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Feb. 3 through Feb. 7.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A fire ripped through a church in Providence Wednesday. Firefighters had been working at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Greenwich Street since 10:45 a.m. at Impact…
