EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -The father of one of the three victims in Tuesday's fiery crash in West Warwick is speaking out for the first time, only to ABC6. Brian Banner says while his time…
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE)- Two men were arrested Friday evening after a protest ended in front of Governor McKee's home. Rhode Island State Police say they responded to a disturbance outside of the Governor's home just before 8 p.m. https://twitter.com/DomTurnerABC6/status/1446843941966557188?s=20 Troopers…
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)- Three people have died following an overnight crash on Route 95 Southbound, according to Rhode Island State Police. State police confirm to ABC6 that the the driver veered off…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Providence police confirm one of the two victims from a shooting this weekend in Providence has died. Officials say the 21-year-old, identified as Niberto Diaz of Providence, died…
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE)- More than $20,000 was raised to help fight heart disease and stroke at The Greater Westerly Heart Walk Saturday morning. Dozens came out for the walk at Westerly High…
Providence, RI (WLNE) - An emotional "Flames of Hope" ceremony marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the State House on Saturday. The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee said Friday that the administration would try to find new assignments for health care workers employed by the state who are refusing a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – It is the final hours before the state’s health care vaccine mandate goes into effect on Friday. Some workers have already begun clocking out for the last time. Health…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - A federal court case hearing is underway brought forward by Rhode Island health care workers opposed to the state's impending vaccine mandate. The hearing is set…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former Rhode Island secretary of state said Wednesday he’s running for governor again in the hopes of “overhauling” the entire state government. Democrat Matt Brown…
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island redshirt junior quarterback Kasim Hill was named CAA Football's Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Pfizer and BioNTech announced Monday morning that data shows their COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5…
Brown University Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A strong second half by Rhode Island helped the Rams pull away from Brown…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee is set to discuss the importance of vaccinating student-athletes and school communities on Wednesday afternoon. The governor will be joined by Rhode Island Interscholastic League Executive Director,…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - Winsor Hill Elementary School in Johnston was closed Tuesday after multiple cases of coronavirus were identified. According to the…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- Cranston will be holding a public hearing regarding its newly installed traffic cameras around the city on Monday night. Cranston is one of three Rhode Island municipalities to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island's largest school district went back to in-person learning Thursday, but a large number of teachers did not. The head of the Providence Teachers Union told ABC6…
As the school year gets underway, most school districts in Rhode Island have posted their reopening plans. Haven't been able to find yours? Click the links below to read each district's plan. If you don't see your school or district,…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE)- The University of Rhode Island is requiring all faculty and non-classified staff to show proof of vaccination by October 15. Although classified staff is not currently required to be vaccinated, the school encourages them to get…
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE)- Part of Fairview Lane in Portsmouth collapsed following the rainstorm on Thursday morning. ABC6 crews at the scene said that the road collapsed from Friends Street all the way to…
RHODE ISLAND VS. BRYANT - SERIES NOTES Saturday night's season opener will be the second meeting between Rhode Island and Bryant. The first came in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island is one step closer to welcoming 'humanitarian parolees' from Afghanistan. Dorcas International, a non-profit out of Providence that provide services and programs to refugees and immigrants, says last…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s chief of staff, who is under scrutiny for whether he used his political clout to push through a development approval…
GLOCESTER, RI (WLNE) - The Glocester School Committee voted at its Monday meeting to sue the Rhode Island commission on Elementary and Secondary education over its recent statewide mask mandate in court.…
