RI officials promote Small Business Saturday
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- This Saturday marks Small Business Saturday , a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting locally owned businesses that drive Rhode Island's economy. Some state…
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600 turkeys distributed in Central Falls ahead of Thanksgiving
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- A total of 600 turkeys were distributed to the greater community of Central Falls last night. With Thanksgiving just days away, Mayor Maya Rivera teamed up with volunteers from Tufts Health Plan to distribute the…
URI RB Malik Grant Named CAA Co-Offensive Player of the Week
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. - Following his dominant weekend performance, Rhode Island running back Malik Grant has been named the Co-Offensive Player of the…
URI Coach Jim Fleming Named Finalist For Eddie Robinson Award
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. - On the heels of leading Rhode Island Football to its first conference title since 1985, head coach Jim Fleming has…
A Wetter Week Ahead
Good Monday morning, everyone! We're waking up appropriately chilled for this time of year, with temperatures in the mid and upper 30s to start the new workweek. However, by this afternoon,…
URI Men's Basketball Earns Statement Win over College of Charleston
Rhode Island played its most complete game of the season, dominating from start to finish to defeat College of Charleston 91-53 Sunday afternoon. The Rams (5-0) scored the first seven…
URI Women's Basketball Wins In-State Showdown
Rhode Island battled with in-state Brown, running away with the eventual 63-58 win at the Ryan Center Saturday afternoon. The first quarter was very back-and-forth. The Rams (4-3) held the…
URI Football Clinches First Conference Championship Since 1985
For the first time in 39 years, No. 13/15 Rhode Island football captured a league title, knocking off in-state rival Bryant 35-21 in the regular-season finale for both…
Additional funding amount for Providence schools announced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), Providence Public School District (PPSD) and the City of Providence have announced a settlement agreement…
Board of Licenses holds hearing for four Providence venues after violent incidents
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Board of Licenses met last night to decide the fate of four Providence venues after violent incidents. Afrique D'Lounge and Lovera…
Loved ones to honor URI teacher
KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A teacher for the University of Rhode Island who passed away from her injuries after an accident on campus will be laid to rest…
David Green Steps Forward Late, URI Reaches 4-0
A furious start propelled Rhode Island (4-0) to an 86-72 over Lafayette Wednesday night. Rhode Island stormed out of the gates, scoring the game's first 14 points. Sebastian…
Melrose Elementary in Jamestown tops state in attendance
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will visit an elementary school that's leading the state in two major categories. Melrose Elementary in Jamestown had…
Rollover crash cleared from I-95 in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Tuesday morning rollover crash has now been cleared from I-95 in Warwick. The rollover was reported around 3:15 a.m., near exit 28-A on…
Providence officials speak on funding battle, students plan walkout as judge rules in favor of state
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island Superior Court Judge has decided that the city of Providence…
RI Labor Relations Board to discuss RIAC, Pawtucket firefighters
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Labor Relations Board will meet today to discuss "unfair labor practices" at T.F. Green, as well as the…
#15 URI's QB Devin Farrell Probable vs. Albany
Rhode Island Football took a few steps back in the national polls but remained in both the Stats Perform and AFCA Top 25 rankings at No. 15/18 on…
Firefighters battle brush fire in Cumberland for hours
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Firefighters battled a brush fire for six hours on Nate Whipple Highway in Cumberland yesterday. The fire broke out before noon. Mutual aid partners were called to…
La Salle's Campbell Announces Commitment To Play Football At URI
La Salle standout running back/linebacker Terrence Campbell announcing on Instagram Thursday his commitment to play college football at Rhode Island. Campbell chooses URI over offers from…
McKee delivers remarks at the first hybrid ferry built in RI
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee delivered remarks at the dedication of the Captain Almer Dinsmore, a 154-foot ferry built in Rhode Island. The vessel is the first hybrid…
Live election updates 2024
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Stayed tuned for the latest updates for the 2024 Presidential Election. ABC 6 will update as more information becomes available.…
Election Day: What RI voters should know as they head to the polls
Senior Executive Producer Kristina Carretero contributed to this report. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today is Election Day. Voter turnout so far in Rhode Island can be found here. Besides…
Students at East Providence school create 'I Voted' stickers
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Students at schools throughout Rhode Island, although too young to vote, are being encouraged to participate in civic engagement. The 7th graders at…
Outdoor fire risk continues for Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today, high fire risk conditions continue across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Local officials are urging caution as dry, windy weather increases the…
