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Julian Edelman sends special gift to Coventry cancer patient
COVENTRY, R.I (WLNE) —Patriots wide-receiver Julian Edelman sent a very special gift to a woman in Coventry battling breast cancer for the second time. Marlene Allen tells ABC 6 News she got a pack... → Read More
Nathan Carman represents self in NH courtroom
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,” ... → Read More
New class of antibiotics discovered by RI Hospital researchers
Researchers from Rhode Island Hospital have discovered a new class of antibiotics that could one day combat superbugs. The hope is that this scientific breakthrough will save lives in the years to... → Read More
Man charged with animal cruelty in Smithfield faces judge
One of the men charged after hundreds of animals were found living in squalor in a Smithfield home earlier this week faced a judge on Thursday. Michael Williams was held... → Read More
Opioid Crisis: Gov. Baker looking to crack down on fentanyl
BOSTON, MA (WLNE) —Governor Charlie Baker is looking to go after drug dealers peddling fentanyl. He wants to strengthen Massachusetts laws to help police crack down on the dangerous synthetic drug.... → Read More
Opioid Crisis: Trump calls for death penalty
President Trump vowing to get serious when it comes to the Opioid crisis. He outlined his new plan during a speech in Manchester, New Hampshire Monday afternoon. "We will defeat this crisis,” said... → Read More
Cumberland boy's speech goes viral
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — A tearful speech given by an 8-year-old boy from Cumberland following his last hockey game of the season is now going viral. In the speech, the second grader tells his tea... → Read More
Dogs rescued from Korean meat trade heading to RI
Eight dogs rescued from the Korean dog meat trade will soon be heading to Rhode Island. The RISPCA will be taking the animals as part of a new partnership with the Humane Society International. "O... → Read More
Power outages reported in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Power outages have been reported across the region during Tuesday's snow storm including in Providence. At one point Tuesday around 2,000 customers on the East Side and i... → Read More
Nearly 200 outages reported in Coventry
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — As of 2 pm Coventry is reporting nearly 200 National Grid Outages. An update posted by the Coventry EMA warns residents that outages can be expected through the afternoon a... → Read More
2 dogs, 2 ferrets killed in Seekonk fire
SEEKONK, M.A. (WLNE) — Flames broke out in a barn right next to a large colonial on County Street in Seekonk around 10:15 Tuesday morning. → Read More
UPDATE: Cranston sunglasses thief turns himself in, faces Larcen
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) —The Cranston Police Department Motorcycle Unit is asking for the public’s help to find a man accused of stealing sunglasses from an officer on a call at the Nardolillo Funera... → Read More
UPDATE: Gov. extends tractor-trailer ban until 8 pm
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Governor Gina Raimondo is urging all Rhode Islanders to stay off of the roads as this March storm intensifies. She provided a briefing from the Rhode Island Emergency Manage... → Read More
UPDATE: RIPTA to suspend service
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — 28 RIPTA routes have been detoured as a result of the March snow storm. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority says that Routes 13, 18, 21, 29, 30, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55,... → Read More
Gillette Stadium: "The snow fell in torrents"
FOXBORO, M.A. (WLNE) — The snow fell in “torrents” at Gillette Stadium. The official twitter page of the stadium @GilletteStadium posting that comment with a picture showing the iconic home of the ... → Read More
UPDATE: Many without power in New Bedford
As Tuesday's storm continues to make its way into the region, many parts of New Bedford are without power. Peak wind gusts in the city were recorded earlier in the day at 60 mph. → Read More
UPDATE: R.I. State Police Colonel: The storm is far from over
Rhode Island State Police Col. Ann Assumpico is urging people to stay off the roads warning that travel conditions remain treacherous as heavy snow and high winds make their way through the region → Read More
Braving the elements for coffee
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) —Hard core Southern New Englanders are not letting Tuesday's snow stop them from getting a cup of coffee. “We were going to drive around until we found one that was open,” ... → Read More
PPAC cancels "An American in Paris" for Tuesday night
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Performing Arts Center has canceled Tuesday night’s performance of “An American in Paris.” Ticket holders to the show are asked to call the PPAC Box Office... → Read More
Providence Emergency Management Agency closely monitoring snow
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) —The Providence Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring conditions in the city as the snow continues to intensify. At EMA officials are keeping a close eye on pow... → Read More