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'Very discouraging': Passengers frustrated over grounded flights after FAA system breakdown
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Flights across the country were grounded for several hours Wednesday morning after an outage to Federal Aviation Administration computer systems, Notice to Air Missions System or NOTAM, which is used to communicate with pilots affected airports nationwide, and caused nearly five thousand flights to be delayed or canceled. At Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport,… → Read More
Massachusetts adds Cannabis curriculum to drivers ed courses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Starting in 2023, Massachusetts Drivers Education classes will be the first to include a course on Cannabis. The new curriculum, created by AAA Northeast, comes after the transportation company conducted studies with teenagers in Rhode Island and all of New England. They found younger drivers were having more access to marijuana than alcohol. “Many were saying it’s... → Read More
New Bedford Fire Chief gives update on 7 fires since Thanksgiving
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE)- For New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger, it’s been a season this late in the fall. “I think we had 8 structure fires in November and the month of December has been equally as busy,” Chief Kruger said. With about 7 fires since Thanksgiving alone, Kruger said nearly 50 people looking were displaced looking for another... → Read More
CDC says flu risk is 'minimal' in Rhode Island, but vaccination rates still low
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- As time winds down before the holidays, respiratory illnesses are going up across the country. Good news, is that the risk remains low in Rhode Island. The CDC says risk is “minimal” in The Ocean State. However, that doesn’t mean people are getting their shots. Dr. Amy Nunn of The Rhode Island Public Health Institute said both... → Read More
'It would change how Rhode Island and New England is viewed nationally': Political expert weighs in on CD-2 race
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The country’s smallest state will have big national attention on Election Day. With a congressional chamber majority up for grabs, Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District between Allan Fung and Seth Magaziner could be the closest race the state has seen in over 10 years. Political analyst Dr. Adam Myers explained why Fund could be the first... → Read More
Should parents worry about drug-infused candy this Halloween?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- With growing concern over rainbow-like fentanyl and other drug infused candy, parents are on the lookout for any drugs that look like candy. While there haven’t been any reported cases of children eating drug infused candy here in Rhode Island, earlier this month Glocester Police seized more than 200 marijuana edibles that were wrapped in Trix, Rice... → Read More
Common antibiotic for children faces shortage; local pharmacies assisting national chains
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- A drug commonly used to treat bacterial infections in children is in short supply. Three of the top four makers of the antibiotic Amoxicillin are facing supply shortages across the country. Amoxicillin is prescribed for many illnesses, including ear and throat infections, and it comes in several forms. The shortage is mainly in the liquid form of... → Read More
"Overwhelming and scary": North Providence mom describes sons experience with RSV
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- 14-month old Grayson Swain is one of hundreds of young children across the country infected with RSV. A respiratory virus that’s common for his age, but his mother Jacquelyn says her son’s case was more severe. “He was sleeping 14 plus hours at times and he couldn’t breathe. He was chest caving, he was working his... → Read More
Rhode Island hospitals filling up with RSV cases
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Just over two years since COVID-19 filled Hospitals in Rhode Island, another respiratory illness is once again filling beds at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. This time its Respiratory Syncytial Virus also known as RSV. RSV is an illness that causes symptoms ranging from coughing/wheezing to difficulty breathing in more severe cases. Dr. Linda Brown, The Division Director… → Read More
Are you paying too much for rent? Here's why you're not alone no matter where you live
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- As rising interest rates and surging property values prevent families from buying a home, the demand for rentals has soared. According to Realtor.com, as of June 2022, the average rent cost for the Providence-Warwick Metro Area went up 23% compared to last year. However, it isn’t just our metro areas. ABC6 spoke Rhode Islanders from the north... → Read More
Affordable housing expands in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Josh Staal knows finding affordable housing impacts nearly everyone statewide. “Whether you’re young and recently out of college or older and having trouble with energy costs, housing is impacting everyone in Rhode Island,” Staal said. In an effort to make housing more affordable and accessible, Rhode Island Housing, the state’s... → Read More
What we know so far about federal student loan forgiveness
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The U.S. Department of Education has said its student loan forgiveness application will go live in early October. However, those eligible still can’t apply and loan cancelling isn’t scheduled to begin until after October 23rd. Rhode Island’s Commissioner of Post Secondary Education Shannon Gilkey said he doesn’t expect any further delays in this process. “Not hearing… → Read More
More than 27,000 bags of drugs seized after months long investigation
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WLNE)-More than 27,000 bags of heroin and fentanyl as well as two firearms were seized Wednesday morning at a home on Miller St. in Springfield. According to State Police spokesperson, David Procopio, around 6 a.m. Wednesday state and Springfield police executed a search warrant at 66 Miller St. after a months long drug trafficking investigation in Hampden County.... → Read More
RICAS scores will be released in mid-November, after election
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Mid-November is the expected time frame for the release of RICAS scores, the standardized test that measures every Rhode students academic performance. However, some believe that being in an election year, politics is playing a role. According to Gov. Dan Mckee, that isn’t the case. “Not from my side of the ledger, this independent of my office.... → Read More
We're months away from recreational marijuana sales in Rhode Island, but are pot shops ready?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — As of now, none of Rhode Island’s marijuana shops are 100% ready to go for recreational sale on Dec. 1. However, many are very close. A total of nine locations are just steps away from hybrid licenses allowing for sale of both medicinal and recreational pot. Three of them are pre-existing compassionate centers selling only medicinal,... → Read More
Ways to avoid Hurricane Ian related scams
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- While the aftermath of a natural disaster can bring out the best in people in working together, it could also bring out the worst in others. The Better Business Bureau and other consumer agencies are warning of multiple scams also known as storm chasers taking taking advantage of the disaster, by coming up with ploys to take... → Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month: Pawtucket Latino business owner overcomes loan hurdles
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — There are currently 857 Hispanic owned business in Rhode Island, accounting for 30% of all businesses in the state. “The crisis — despite COVID-19 and all the problems, the Latino business community hasn’t stopped,” said Oscar Mejias, president of the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Cookies, designed differently, are seen freshly out of the oven... → Read More
Fans worried for Patriots future after Jones injury
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is helped off the field after suffering a leg injury with less than two minutes to play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) — Following Mac Jones sprained ankle during Sunday’s 37-26 loss to... → Read More
Rhode Islanders remember Queen Elizabeth II's 1976 trip to Newport
This is a contributed image of Queen Elizabeth II in Newport in 1976. NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — As millions around the world mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, her royal highness’ visit to Rhode Island will always be remembered. The queen came to Newport in 1976 for the dedication of Queen Anne Square and visited The iconic Trinity Church.... → Read More
91 open positions for Providence schools; two weeks out from first day of school
Providence Public Schools building. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- With exactly two weeks till the first day of school, there are about 91 classroom vacancies in the Providence School District. The district’s Chief Communications Officer, Nicholas Domings told ABC6 that approximately 95% of their classroom positions are filled for the school year. According to Maribeth Calabro, President of The… → Read More