New age group and zip codes added to vaccine eligibility
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Ocean State is one week away from opening up vaccinations to most of the…
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Fatts Russell Opens Up About Transfer from URI
Fatts Russell shocked the University of Rhode Island basketball fanbase when he announced he would look into transferring for a grad year in the NCAA. [field59_video account="WLNE" key="928fd7fe3f04e1c58e71436c04b7804cdea548e4"…
URI Football Season Officially Cancelled, AD Thorr Bjorn Reacts
Rhode Island's football program has entered a shutdown as a result of multiple positive COVID-19 tests within the program, effectively ending the team's season. https://twitter.com/IanSteeleABC6/status/1379901032558428160?s=20 The Rams…
Competing bills would change name of T.F. Green to either include state or metro area name
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lawmakers on the House Corporations Committee heard a bill Monday night that would change the name of the state's airport to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. "The…
RIPTA is saving money by increasing their solar power usage in 2021
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is changing the way they…
Vaccine eligibility speeds up for certain age groups and zip codes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Department of Health released 5,500 vaccine appointments Tuesday morning, getting people one step closer to reaching the finish line. "There is literally not another dose in the…
Act on Climate passes RI House of Representatives
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – A bill called the Act on Climate passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Tuesday, moving one step closer to…
Colon Cancer Awareness Month
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) - With three young kids at home, Megan Gallagher was in disbelief when a doctor told her she had colorectal cancer. Gallagher is a licensed counselor and has coached people…
URI Football Ranked No. 18 in the Country
After winning consecutive overtime, road games against Top 25 programs, Rhode Island cracked the STATS Perform FCS Top 25 poll, released Monday afternoon. The Rams – who beat…
URI Rallies to Sweep Bryant, Win Fifth Straight
Rhode Island battled back from an early deficit, beating Bryant 6-4 in a frigid marathon of a game Sunday afternoon. Freshman Zach Fernandez gave the Rams (7-5) a…
Parents confused over spectator guidelines for school sports
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) - Parents in Portsmouth say they're confused about spectator guidelines for the upcoming Fall II sports season. Fall sports like volleyball and football were moved…
Dr. Jha talks about the future: "Travel will be safe over the summer"
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – One year after the coronavirus rocked the world, health experts are looking back at what went wrong and what the future looks like moving forward. Brown University’s Dean of Public…
Russell Named To Atlantic 10 All-Conference Third Team
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island senior Fatts Russell was named to the Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Third Team All-Conference squad, the league announced Wednesday…
Environmental group calling for changes after Allens Avenue scrap yard fire
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Just in the last four years, the Allens Avenue area has seen: - A train derailment…
Certain cities expand vaccine eligibility to 50+
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) – While statewide eligibility remains at 65 and older, some cities are taking the initiative to speed up that timeline and include residents 50 and older. Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien announced…
Rheal Cormier Dies at 53
16 year major league pitcher Rheal Cormier died Monday at the age of 53 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Cormier got his start at the Community College of Rhode Island…
'We're going to get the job done': Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially sworn in during public inauguration
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee was ceremonially sworn as the 76th Governor of Rhode Island during a public inauguration on Sunday. The socially-distanced ceremony was held at noon on the steps of…
McKee leads first COVID briefing as governor; Restrictions eased on gyms, restaurants, funeral homes
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee led Thursday's COVID-19 briefing for the first time since being sworn in as governor, sharing…
Bryant Meets COVID-19 Protocols, To Host Sacred Heart Saturday In NEC Semifinals
Bryant University Press Release SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant University men's basketball team will host Sacred Heart in the 2021 Northeast Conference Tournament on…
'The best vaccine for you is the one available': Health experts say all vaccines are effective
PROVIDENCE, R.I.(WLNE)- With the newly approved Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, it's raising questions amongst the three available vaccines... and if one is really better to get than the others. Does it matter…
Voters approve millions in funding for state projects in special election
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - According to unofficial results from the Board of Elections, the majority of Rhode Island voters approved all seven bond measures in…
URI Watershed Watch: RI water quality changed in 2020 during drought, pandemic
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The extreme drought last year impacted water quality for Rhode Island's…
Lifespan moving to less restrictive policy for visitors
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Lifespan will be moving to a less restrictive visitation policy at Rhode Island, Miriam, and Newport Hospitals today, in accordance with RIDOH guidance. Lifespan created the following guidelines to ensure that patients can receive visits from…
North Smithfield Skates Past Narragansett/Chariho Co-op In Division II Boys Hockey
In Division II boys hockey Saturday night in Rhode Island, North Smithfield skates past Narragansett/Chariho Co-op, 7-2.
