Joe Studley

Providence

Assistant News Director at WLNE-TV (Providence, RI)

News Director at @ABC6 Providence. Previously with @NBCNews, @NBCLA, @7News, @NECN | @EmersonCollege Alum | Retweets and Follows are not endorsements.

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Funeral Services announced for Senate President Ruggerio

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

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 in North Providence. Additionally calling hours will take place from 8:30Am-10AM on Monday, April 28th.
RIDOT Officials recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

April 21st through April 25th is recognized as National Work Zone Awareness Week. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Department of Transportation officials are reminding motorists to drive safely in work zones.
Family displaced after overnight house fire in Providence

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

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 fire, one firefighter was injured but is expected to be ok.
Rhode Island Politicians react to the death of Senate President Ruggerio

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

Rhode Island State House (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Politicians are reacting to the news of Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio’s passing. Senate President Ruggerio’s office confirmed his passing on Monday morning. This comes just days after he was admitted to a local hospital for treatment. Congressman Seth Magaziner released the following statement: “I’m saddened by the passing of Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.
RI Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio has died

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

Image of Senator Dominick J. Ruggerio (WLNE). PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio passed away Monday morning. His office confirmed his passing in the following statement:“It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio earlier this morning. We are so grateful for the love and support of his friends and colleagues.
Body recovered from Seekonk River in Pawtucket

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

Body recovered from Seekonk River in Pawtucket This is a photo of a Pawtucket police cruiser. (WLNE) Pawtucket, R.I. (WLNE) – Pawtucket Police are investigating after a body was pulled from the Seekonk River over the weekend. Officials say they received the call just after 5:30pm on Sunday about a body located along the Seekonk River. Detectives are still investigating. No further information is available at this time.
Diocese of Providence releases statement on death of Pope Francis

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

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.
What you need to know about the DMV's REAL ID deadline

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

What you need to know about the DMV’s REAL ID deadline This is a sample of a Rhode Island REAL ID. (Division of Motor Vehicles) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Starting May 7th REAL IDs will be required for boarding domestic flights and accessing certain federal facilities. Rhode Island DMV Administrator Bud Craddock sat down with ABC6 News Anchor Karah Bailey to break down what you need to know.
Driver arrested after head-on crash in North Providence

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

29-year-old driver was arrested for DUI after head-on crash. NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The driver in head-on crash on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence was arrested for driving under the influence. 29-year-old Dino Colaluca, of North Providence, was arrested for DUI/DUI refusal. On Thursday evening, Colaluca was involved in a head-on crash with one other vehicle after he drove into the opposite lanes of traffic.
Sixteen People Charged in Bristol County Drug Bust

1 month ago | abc6.com | Joe Studley

2,360 grams of cocaine, 1,364 grams of fentanyl, 33 firearms, multiple high-capacity magazines, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and more than $100,000 were seized in a large drug bust in Bristol County. BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) – Sixteen suspected fentanyl and cocaine distributors have been charged following a large drug trafficking bust in Southeastern Massachusetts.