Christmas Tree farmer, 'Big John' Leyden, dies at 87
A local legend known for his Christmas tree farm, ‘Big John’ Leyden, passed away Dec. 23.
A local legend known for his Christmas tree farm, ‘Big John’ Leyden, passed away Dec. 23.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – As 2018 draws to a close, Gov. Gina Raimondo is busy drafting next year’s budget and addressing the states $200-million deficit. "There's going to be shared sacri
New leads could be in the cards for cold cases statewide, thanks to a new playing card initiative at state prisons.
An officer that joined the North Providence Police Department in October is now on administrative leave, after shooting a man outside his home Sunday night. It unfolded at around 8:30 p.m. on Manning
Firefighters in Warwick covered their badges with black bands in honor of Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy.
The purpose of this EEO Public File Report (“Report”) is to comply with Section 73.2080 (c) (6) of the FCC’s 2002 EEO Rule. This report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment U...
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- After a nearly two-month delay, sports betting in Rhode Island could finally be up and running as soon as next week. Despite the late start, our state will still be first in Ne
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- At Brown University Wednesday night, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren voiced concern about what Jeff Sessions' resignation as Attorney General could mean for the probe
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Press Secretary for gubernatorial candidate Mayor Fung, has resigned amid the surfacing of controversial tweets. According to the
Massachusetts is seeing an uptick HIV and Hepatitis among drug users, but it's not happening in Rhode Island. One long-running program could be the reason why.
Gun control is a polarizing issue in Rhode Island.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s supreme court nomination and allegations of past sexual assault has now reached the governor’s race. Some Gina Raimon
For the first time since 2005, Rhode Island has cracked a national Top 25 poll, landing at No. 25 in the latest STATS FCS Top 25 Poll, released Monday afternoon.
With Rhode Island's primary set for next week, candidates are doing whatever they can to get voters out to the polls.
James Madison, which returns 12 starters from last season’s 14-1 team that reached the NCAA FCS National Championship game for the second consecutive year , was the overwhelming choice to capture t...
Brown University head football coach Phil Estes has announced the Brown Football Class of 2022, with 23 freshman recruits launching their Brown careers in the fall of 2018.
Nathan Carman represented himself during a pre-trial hearing in a Concord New Hampshire Courtroom Monday morning. "I am not comfortable being here either I do not want to be representing myself,” ...
President Trump has announced he's getting rid of the "Deferred Enforced Departure" program, which has allowed several thousand Liberians to stay in the US for decades--many of them in Rhode Island...
By: Anthony Vega Email: avega@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @avegaABC6 CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Three men were arrested Monday after Rhode Island State Police...
There have been several snow days as a result of the 4 nor'easters this month and some parents are growing weary of snow days. Some are frustrated that classes were canceled for Wednesday before it...
In the face of a 4th nor'easter on Wednesday, Governor Raimondo announced state offices will be closed as a precaution. The Governor, who is working with other safety...
When you call 911 in Rhode Island, just what are you dialing into? The answer, many say, is a system that lacks money, training, technology and manpower. "When they are understaffed, the calls were...
By Alana Cerrone acerrone@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @Alana_Cerrone PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - National Grid is preparing for a “Type 4 event” - about 15,000 customers could lose power for 24 hours. That number...