NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Just two weeks after selling a $2 million Powerball ticket, the Cumberland Farms off Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence was flooded with Mega Millions players before Tuesday's…
BOURNE, Mass. (WLNE) -- The Bourne Police Department said that a Rhode Island man suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on Friday. The department said that police and fire crews were dispatched to the area of Trowbridge…
CRANSTON, R.I (WLNE) -- After Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins voiced his displeasure over the name of an incoming entertainment complex, the official name was released Friday. Mayor Hopkins said that lawmakers…
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- At Rhode Island's Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Monday afternoon, the remains of an East Providence native and fallen World War II soldier were finally laid to rest.…
KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The OceanGate Expeditions submersible that tragically imploded on its way to see the Titanic shipwreck on Sunday had connections to the University of Rhode Island. The Kingston…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Rhode Island state senator is accused of keying an SUV in Cranston. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. Thursday at the Garden City Shopping Center. Col. Michael Winquist said the owners of the SUV…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued 11 dogs from a house in Pawtucket Tuesday. According to the RISPCA, two calls were made over the weekend…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The U.S. Secretary of Energy visited Rhode Island on Friday to see the nation's first working offshore wind farm. Jennifer Granholm spoke on the success of the…
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island-based team competing in The Ocean Race had to stop after they hit what they believe was a marine mammal. The incident happened in the mid-North…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced that it will implement a size limit for striped bass caught recreationally. Officials said the size limit for a striped bass will be 31 inches and will go…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Build Road Island, the non-profit trade association representing construction and laborer unions, announced the hiring of Anthony Cherry as the organization’s assistant executive director Thursday. Cherry previously lobbied for the UFCW Local 328 and Plumbers and…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi said the state will move 55 homeless people to the Motel 6 on Jefferson Boulevard. He said in a social media post that he…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island native two-time Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel will bring a youth skills camp to Warwick this summer. She and her team, including RAW Elements USA Founder,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Inside the Big Brothers Big Sisters Rhode Island organization, safety is always the top priority. Before a volunteer is accepted, a team of counselors and social workers run background checks…
Bishop Hendricken alum Sebastian Thomas is officially leaving his home state. The former URI guard has announced his commitment to transfer to Albany. Thomas, a Providence native, played…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Looking back at your childhood, you most likely recall key adults who played a pivotal role in your journey. Big sister/little sister duo Amanda and Sabrynah were strangers only…
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's the middle of April, and beach season is already here. Friday morning, Narragansett Beach was already full of people from 8 a.m. enjoying the summer-like…
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and state leaders spoke on the proposed Municipal Road Fund Program on Monday morning. The grant program, slated in McKee's Fiscal Year 2024 budget,…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The "Townie Pride Pantry" opened its doors Thursday alongside Mayor Bob DaSilva, Stop & Shop, and We Share Hope. The pantry next to East Providence High School…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Donald J. Trump, 45th president of the United States, was indicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records Monday in New York's Supreme Court. Providence College's…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Members of the house judiciary committee met Wednesday about a proposed bill that would give terminally ill people, with 6 months to live, an option to…
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The nor'easter brought all kinds of elements across New England. While Northern New England saw the brunt of the snow, the Southern part of Rhode Island was a complete…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Senate President Dominick Ruggerio called for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's CEO, Scott Avedesian, to step down from his role just weeks ago, on Feb. 17. "I…
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) -- In the Ocean State it is Craft Beer Week. TJ Albin sat down with Kyle Toste, the Assistant Brewer at LineSider Brewing Company,…
