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File of Providence Public Schools. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is hosting a community conversation on education today. The purpose of the discussion is to talk about the state of Providence Public Schools 5-years after the state took control of the district. The city’s goal is to hear from community members on progress and challenges the schools...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Governor Dan McKee and Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard say additional funding is available to support the homeless during winter months. The Municipal Homelessness Support Initiative supports emergency winter hubs, extra winter shelter capacity and formula grants for cities and towns that apply to the program. West Warwick, Woonsocket, Westerly, Burrillville and Newport are among the cities...

Rhode Island Department of EducationPROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has launched the 2025 administration of SurveyWorks. The annual statewide survey collects feedback from students, families, educators and administrators on a variety of topics, including students’ feelings of belonging, levels of respect between students and educators, safety, as well as college and career readiness. Those...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness will conduct their 2025 Point In Time count tonight to collect data on the current state of homelessness in Rhode Island. The count is conducted nationwide every year. Surveyors will work be working throughout the state and at various service sites beginning at 7PM. The Point In Time Count...

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) – The Warwick Police Department is fundraising to support Los Angeles Police Officers impacted by the recent wildfires. Warwick Police have been in contact with LAPD Headquarters in Los Angeles. LAPD says more than 20 active officers have lost their homes and all their belongings due to the wildfires. Warwick Police will be collecting gift cards from...

Fall River Restaurant Week starts April 4th and runs through Sunday, April 13th. FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) – Fall River Restaurant Week is back for its fourth year! Foodies can get a taste of Fall River at 24 participating restaurants across the city. This year restaurants are offering both a 3-course meal for $35 per person as well as a...

Fire officials responded to a house fire on Fern Street in Providence overnight. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – A family is without a home after an overnight fire on Fern Street in Providence. Fire officials received the call around 3:30AM on Monday. The Red Cross is assisting the two adults and three children who lived in the home. While extinguishing the...

This is a file image of the Diocese of Providence. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Diocese of Providence has released a statement following the death of Pope Francis. Diocesan Administrator, Monsignor Albert Kenney released the following statement this morning: “With heavy hearts the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Providence mourns the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. From...

Image of Senator Dominick J. Ruggerio (WLNE). NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio. President Ruggerio died early Monday morning at the age of 76. His office says, calling hours will be Sunday, April 27th from 3PM to 8PM at the Maceroni Funeral Home located at 1381 Smith Street...

File: Rehoboth Fire Department. REHOBOTH, Mass. (WLNE) – Rehoboth Fire Department has announced the promotion of two fire Lieutenants to Captain. Lt. Dave Vickey has been promoted to Captain of Station 3 and Lt. Peter Graves to the Captain of Station 2. Rehoboth Fire posted to Facebook that during the interview process Lt. Vickey showed a passion for the department...