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North Providence woman carjacked at gunpoint

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - A North Providence woman was allegedly held at gunpoint by two suspects. According to police the woman was approached...

Webster police arrest Providence man accused of trying to cash fraudulent checks

(WJAR) - Webster police announced that a providence man who is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent checks was arrested after a foot pursuit...

Providence Preservation Society seeks new owner for historic Shakespeare’s Head building

The Providence Preservation Society is looking for a new owner of the Shakespeare's Head building on Meeting Street. They are planning to share the...

Providence man sentenced to 2 years for illegal acquisition of SNAP benefits, firearm possession

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - United States Attorney Zachary Cunha said that a Dominican national unlawfully in the United States was sentenced for participation in...

African American Museum of Rhode Island shares plans for new initiative

(WJAR) - African American Museum of Rhode Island announced its plans for the future at a press conference on Thursday. According to event officials,...

Providence School Board member responds to ‘cyberattack’ against district network

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Providence School Board Member Ty'Relle Stephens said he is asking the Providence Public Schools Department for "clearer guidance" on the...

Federal grant will help expand programs to prevent falling among older R.I. adults

Programs to help seniors stretch and develop postural stability and awareness of body positioning in space are helpful to overall wellness. Older adults...

N.S. high school students ordered to shelter in place following phone call on Wednesday

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Students at North Smithfield High School were told to shelter in place briefly Wednesday morning following a phone call to the...

You’re Invited To Taunton’s 250th Anniversary Celebration of Liberty & Union Day

The Old Colony History Museum has invited the community to the 250th Anniversary celebration of Liberty and Union Day, an annual event that celebrates...

Physicians told to evacuate Miriam Hospital in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Physicians were told to evacuate Miriam Hospital in Providence this morning. ABC6 news crews were told by doctors and nurses...

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