La Salle's Jack McLoughlin Wins RIIL Boys' Cross Country Meet, Avenges Last Year's Last Second Loss
Last year, La Salle's Jack McLoughlin was neck and neck for the lead in the Rhode Island state boys' cross…
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'We don't feel safe': Teachers share concerns about contact tracing lag in schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Rhode Island and across the country, teachers are urging state leaders to…
RIDOH makes changes to keep up with testing demand
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As the new COVID wave hits, demand for testing is growing significantly, putting pressure on testing sites like the Rhode Island Convention Center. Friday there was a steady…
COVID-19 vaccine subcommittee set to discuss state’s distribution plan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island is preparing for a vaccine, so that when it becomes available, the state is ready to distribute it. The state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee is set to…
Several schools move to distance learning, criticizing Health Department's contact tracing response
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – In Rhode Island, cases are surging at an alarming rate. The Department of Health announced 919 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, which is on top of more than 700 on…
Owner hopes to keep 'New England for Trump' stores open post-election
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- As former Vice President, Joe Biden, is projected to be the next president-elect of the United States, it leaves the fate of nearly two dozen 'New England for Trump'…
How to safely celebrate the holidays during the pandemic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)— The holiday season is quickly approaching as coronavirus cases surge across the country. While the holidays are meant for celebrations, gatherings and traveling to see loved ones, the Department of…
Senators call for removal of doctor from Eleanor Slater Hospital for past misconduct
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - Two state legislators are calling for the dismissal of a doctor from Eleanor Slater Hospital, sighting his past lewd…
Recycling program aims to keep plastic shrink wrap from boating industry out of landfill, ocean
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) – As winter approaches, boat owners are once again…
High school house party in Bristol leads to 21 positive coronavirus cases, 350 in quarantine
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) - A high school house party in Bristol is now being referred to as a super spreader for…
Democrats to caucus for house leadership roles
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - With Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello voted out of his seat in the House of Representatives, that means a new representative will be vying…
Cranston emergency ballots re-fed; Board of Elections still counting mail ballots
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - While votes are being counted across the country, they're also still being counted here in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Board…
Nicholas Mattiello concedes in race for 15th district seat
CRANSTON, R.I (WLNE) - Rhode Island House Speaker, Nicholas Mattiello sent out a release conceding in the race for Rhode Islands's 15th district statehouse seat after serving as an incumbent for 14…
URI football team to quarantine after two positive cases of COVID-19
KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) - The University of Rhode Island announced Monday that the football team has paused all team activities for two weeks following two…
Governor Raimondo considering a move back to Phase 2
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo is considering moving Rhode Island back to Phase 2, if our cases, hospitalizations and positivity rates continue to climb. "We’ve…
New England Sees Fewer Unhealthy Air Quality Days in 2020
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – New England's air quality improved during the 2020 ozone season, as compared to…
RISPCA announces passing of longtime head, Dr. Ernest Finocchio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced the passing of its President Emeritus, Ernest J. Finocchio on October 26, due to complications stemming from…
URI to Play South Florida in Hall of Fame Tip Off Event
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced a revised field of teams and schedule for the 2020 Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament, which…
Report: URI To Face Stephen F. Austin, Towson Early in Basketball Season
The University of Rhode Island men's basketball team will reportedly play Stephen F. Austin and Towson early in the 2020 season. https://twitter.com/IanSteeleABC6/status/1319279317008838664?s=20 The games will take place…
Doctors seeing delayed diagnoses, warning people to get health check-ups
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – As emergency rooms and ICU’s filled up with patients at the start of the virus, fears of the coronavirus left doctors office’s quiet. Many people postponed routine check-ups, and now…
Nearly 400 guns collected with Providence, Central Falls gun buybacks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Two gun buybacks led to hundreds of guns taken off the streets of Rhode Island on Saturday. The gun buybacks were going on at the same time—one in Central…
Andrade To Bulk Up To Super Middleweight, Face Harrison Next Month
Matchroom Boxing Press Release Demetrius Andrade will face Dusty Harrison over ten rounds at Super-Middleweight on Friday November 27 from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &…
State Police arrest personal trainer on sexual assault charges, alleged victims speak out
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island State Police have arrested a personal trainer based in Lincoln and charged him with 13 counts of second-degree sexual assault. According to police,…
Brown To Host 2025 NCAA Lacrosse Quarterfinals
The National Collegiate Athletic Association announced today that Brown University has been selected to host the 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Regional at the Dunkin' Donuts…
