Scott Cook
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Providence, RI, United States
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Brockton PD cracking down on illegal dirt bikes & ATV's
BROCKTON, M.A. (WLNE) — The city of Brockton has been dealing with an uptick of illegal dirt bike and ATV riders on city streets. Residents say riders speed around town in groups of 30 or more, popping wheelies, swerving in and out of traffic, and driving recklessly on unregistered vehicles. “It’s getting ridiculous,” said Brockton resident, Andrew Peel. “Everyone going... → Read More
West Nile Virus found in Bristol County mosquitos
MANSFIELD, M.A. (WLNE) — For the first time this summer, mosquitos with West Nile Virus have been detected in our region. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the mosquitos were found in Mansfield. At this point, the town of Mansfield says they will not be doing arial spraying, but the Department of Public Health is advising all residents to... → Read More
Outdoor dining, take-out policies extended in R.I. until spring 2022
CRANSTON, R.I. — Rhode Island restaurants will be allowed to keep temporary outdoor dining patios and take-out windows until at least next spring. Governor Dan McKee signed a bill into law Monday extending the pandemic-era policies until April 1, 2022. “Without this bill, without the expansion of outdoor dining, I would have restaurants that wouldn’t be here right now,” said... → Read More
Cyberattack strikes Brockton PD, shuts down computer systems
BROCKTON, M.A. (WLNE) — The city of Brockton announced Wednesday that its police department has fallen victim to a cyberattack. The departments work has been interrupted while cyber security experts are trying to figure what happened and what data was compromised. In a statement, the city says it has no reason to believe the department was targeted at this point.... → Read More
Warren man held without bail after attacking his mother with hammer
WARREN, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warren woman remains in the hospital after police say her son beat her in the face with a hammer. That man, 34-year-old Kevin Mendes from Warren, is now being held without bail at the ACI, charged with domestic assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder. A judge ordered him to undergo a mental... → Read More
Massachusetts ready to vaccinate kids 12-15 if CDC approves
BOSTON, M.A. (WLNE) — Governor Charlie Baker says Massachusetts is prepared to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children age 12-15. On Monday, the FDA authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in kids older than 12. A CDC committee is expected to review the vaccines use in kids of that age group on Wednesday. If approved by the CDC, kids over... → Read More
Dartmouth mass vaccination site to open Wednesday
DARTMOUTH, M.A. (WLNE) — Bristol County’s first mass vaccination site is set to open to eligible residents beginning Wednesday. The site is inside of a former Circuit City store located at 456 State Road in Dartmouth. It is run by Curative Inc. and will begin administering 500 doses of Pfizer and BioNTech’s Coronavirus vaccine daily. They expect to increase to... → Read More
Taunton's Silver City Galleria slated for demolition
TAUNTON, M.A. (WLNE) — Developers are looking to demolish the Silver City Galleria mall in Taunton and build something new in its place. All stores inside the mall are have been closed for nearly a year. The structure may be torn down as soon as February. The once bustling mall originally opened in 1992 but is now boarded up and... → Read More
Mass. prepares to bring back field hospitals as COVID cases surge
BOSTON, M.A. (WLNE) — The latest surge of positive Covid-19 cases in Massachusetts has hospitals filling up quickly. Governor Charlie Baker said Thursday that field hospital may have to be set back up to help with the demand. According to data from the Department of Public Health, the state’s hospitals are currently at 72% occupancy. Intensive Care Unit occupancy is... → Read More
Alcohol with take-out: should it stay? RI House finance committee to discuss
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -Since May, Rhode Islanders have enjoyed getting cocktails, bottles of wine, or beer to-go when ordering take-out from their favorite restaurants. It’s a perk that isn’t normally allowed, but has kept restaurants and their customers happy during the pandemic. Which is why Speaker of the R.I. House Representatives, Nick Mattiello, introduced legislation to extend the… → Read More
Inside Foxwooods, Mohegan Sun casinos prior to June 1 re-opening – ABC6
Connecticut’s casinos are set to re-open to the public on June 1, despite pleas from the governor for them to wait. → Read More
Rhode Island family back in U.S. after being stranded in China
A Rhode Island family who was stranded in China due to precautions over the spread of the Coronavirus are now back on U.S. soil. → Read More
Firefighters battle two fires overnight Monday in Fall River
Firefighters in Fall River battled two fires within a few blocks of each other overnight Monday. → Read More
New Bedford police officer honored with life-saving award
NEW BEDFORD, M.A. (WLNE) -- A New Bedford police officer was honored Tuesday for his quick, life–saving actions while he was off-duty. → Read More
Providence Public Schools looking to fill 100+ positions
At a time when other districts in the state are handing out pink slips and closing schools, the Providence Public School District is looking for more help. → Read More
Volvo Ocean Race Lands in Newport
Only a few boat-lengths separated the first place finishers, Team Mapfre, from the second place team, Team Brunel, in the 8th leg of the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race. Not far behind them in third pl... → Read More
City of Providence destroys confiscated ATVs, dirt bikes
Monday morning, the city of Providence put out a strong message to those who ride recreational vehicles, such as dirt bikes or ATVs, on city streets: don't. → Read More
Iconic Fall River church in jeopardy of closing
St. Anne's Church is one of the most iconic buildings in the Fall River skyline, but in recent years the structure of the building has weakened. Now, the church, like many others in the area, is in... → Read More
Liquor store employees fight back during attempted robbery
A liquor store employee fought back after a man pulled out a gun in an attempt to rob the store. → Read More
New 'Walking School Bus' Arrives at Pawtucket Elementary School
A new school bus rolled into Agnes Little Elementary School in Pawtucket Thursday morning, but it wasn't your standard bright–yellow, 4–wheeled vehicle that drives on the road. → Read More