PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rep. Charlene Lima said Wednesday that she plans to introduce a new bill related to police staffing on Block Island during the next legislative session. The legislation would…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Heavy rain caused flooding in parts of Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that all travel lanes on Interstate 195 west in East Providence are blocked because of flooding just after…
The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2022” were unveiled on February 25th…
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Here's the timeline of events that unfolded on Block Island on Monday -- leading to the arrest of seven people on the ferry after a…
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Your backyard is home to so many insects. When it comes to ticks, there's a new one that's spreading incredibly fast. First…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach 2022" report released Thursday revealed that Rhode Islanders need to earn double the current minimum wage to afford a two-bedroom apartment. The National Low Income Housing Coalition said full-time Rhode Island…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In celebration of Roger Williams' 150th year, a popular rapper from Rhode Island performed in Providence Sunday evening. Flawless Real Talk was at Roger Williams Park…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Wildlife officials warn the public of an increase of dead waterbirds washing up on the shoreline in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and other officials are cautioning the public to keep an…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A pilot-program for free bus rides on a popular route is coming to Rhode Island. The program will cut fares along Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's busiest bus…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Following the emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation kicked off its Providence to Newport ferry season on Friday. The popular ferry is now in its seventh season. It will make several trips daily, running all the way through…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A group of casino employees will hold a rally and press conference in support of a bill that would ban smoking in Rhode Island casinos. Union leaders representing those…
THOMPSON, Conn. (WLNE) -- Police said four people are dead and one person is seriously injured after a crash in Thompson, Connecticut,…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thousands of Southern New Englanders headed to Rhode Island beaches for a very sunny Memorial Day. ABC 6 News crews saw a long line of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Cranston therapist advises parents to speak with their children after the Uvalde school shooting after several days, and when they feel…
Around 1 in 20 residents in Arkansas and Tennessee were missed during the 2020 census, and four other U.S. states had significant undercounts of their populations which could short-change them of federal funding in the current decade, according to figures from…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The New Shoreham Town Council shot down an agreement to have assigned state police patrols on Block Island this summer. The council voted against funding assigned state police…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Dozens of Ocean State leaders echoed the same messages of unity across the nation and the state, just days after two hate-driven shootings in Buffalo and California.…
Rhode Island kids count releasing it’s annual report on the well being of Rhode Island’s kids and families, taking a closer look at economic impacts and mental…
Rhode Island State House and Senate committees will meet this week to discuss legalizing recreational use of marijuana in Rhode Island. Both committees are set…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The months long dire baby formula shortage continues for families across the country. According to a Datasembly, Rhode Island is one of the states that's being…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee along with other state housing partners are now offering cash incentives for landlords who offer vacant and affordable units to help the homeless.…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- During the annual Rhode Island State of Education, community leaders outlined what they considered to be…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade on the table in the Supreme Court, states like Rhode Island that passed…
