Kaitlin Gehlhaus

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with what his doctors are calling “aggressive” prostate cancer. On Monday ABC6 News heard from local elected officials, wishing the former president well as he begins this fight. ” prayers are with the family,” Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said. “It’s a tough, tough diagnosis. I wish him and the family...

LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. (WLNE) — An unexpected retreat on wheels heats things up at South Shore Beach in Little Compton. “It’s just euphoria, it’s true bliss, and it’s really healthy for us,” Altaer Sauna Owner Kayla Sibilia said. Sibilia said she was no stranger to the idea of contrast therapy, as she grew up around a sauna and wanted to...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A 10-cent bottle deposit might soon be making its way to Rhode Island. Within the next few years, consumers in the Ocean State could see a new 10-cent bottle deposit on bottles and cans in stores. “Save the Bay, our volunteers, and other volunteers gather thousands and thousands of beverage containers from our shoreline every year,”...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — St. Dominic’s Chapel on the Providence College Campus was filled with students reacting to the election of the first American Pope. Many students shared that they were “shocked” by the choice of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who chose the name Leo XIV. “I don’t think anyone was expecting an American pope but it’s really cool to...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence College student is turning fear into innovation by creating a safety straw designed to detect common date rape drugs. “My cousin was just in Aruba and unfortunately her drink was spiked so then that’s how I came up with ‘SmartSip’,” said Providence College sophomore, Neve Palmeri. Palmeri is turning what was a nightmare for...

CARVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A beloved piece of local history getting a major makeover. Edaville Family Theme Park in Carver, known for its train rides and holiday charm, was saying goodbye to many of its iconic attractions as crowds gathered for a bittersweet auction. The auction held Wednesday was a chance for the public to get their hands on a...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Memorials and shrines have begun appearing across the globe to honor the life of Pope Francis. Here in Providence, the Friars at Providence College are paying tribute through prayer and reflection. “I think I immediately thought of the fact that the day before was Easter Sunday and he didn’t live to experience a complete day after...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Rep. Jake Auchincloss was in Fall River Thursday and said he’s concerned about potential cuts to Social Security and the potential shuttering of the building where city residents go to get their benefits. Auchincloss said, as he saw it, Republicans are engaged in a three-part attack on the Social Security Administration. “First they tried to...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Door G Studio introduced New England’s tallest virtual production wall on Tuesday. Positioned at 56-feet-wide and 14-feet-tall, the new wall allows for the creation of commercials, movies, and music videos anytime of year here in Rhode Island. “Leveraging virtual production allows us to control all of the variables that you would have on location, so...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Care New England is preparing to welcome patients to the new Brown University Labor and Delivery Center at Women and Infants Hospital next week. “Women and Infants delivers 81% of babies in the state right now,” Women and Infants Hospital COO and President Shannon Sullivan said. “We deliver the most babies in the region.” Since breaking...