WLNE-TV (Providence, RI)

WLNE-TV (channel 6) is a TV station that is licensed in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and acts as the ABC affiliate for the Providence, Rhode Island region. The station is owned by Standard Media and has its studios located in the Orms Building in downtown Providence. Its transmission tower is situated in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.

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Man accused in Taunton school construction site homicide held without bail

21 hours ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

Man accused in Taunton school construction site homicide held without bail TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A man accused of homicide in Taunton was held without bail after facing a judge Friday. 39-year-old David Jones was charged with murder. He was arrested earlier Friday morning. The body of 39-year-old Stephan Meyers was found in a construction area behind Bristol Plymouth High School on April 30.
Providence man honored with Myra Kraft Community MVP Award

23 hours ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

Arthur Flanders of Providence was awarded the Myra Kraft Community MVP Award to for his volunteer work at Nora's Haven in Warwick. (Patriots Foundation)FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) — The Patriots Foundation said that Arthur Flanders of Providence was awarded the Myra Kraft Community MVP Award to for his volunteer work at Nora’s Haven in Warwick.
RIDOH recommends public avoid pond in South Kingstown

23 hours ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, Mass. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said that the public should avoid a Worden Pond in South Kingstowndue to a harmful algae bloom. The department said the blooms are caused by blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.
Attleboro man killed in Wareham motorcycle crash

1 day ago | abc6.com | Christopher Boardman

Attleboro man killed in Wareham motorcycle crash WAREHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — An Attleboro man died in a motorcycle crash in Wareham on Thursday night, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney. Matthew Burns, 49, died in the crash that occurred around 5 p.m. on Cranberry Highway. Witnesses told police Burns lost control of his motorcycle and was then hit by a car. Massachusetts State Police are investigating the crash.
Suspect arrested in murder of man at Taunton school construction site

1 day ago | abc6.com | Christopher Boardman

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A suspect has been arrested and will be arraigned Friday in the homicide of a man found in a construction area behind Bristol-Plymouth High School in Taunton on April 29, according to the office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III. David Jones, 39, of Roxbury, Massachusetts, was arrested for the murder of Stephan Meyers, 39, whose body was found on the morning of April 30.
Defense accident reconstruction expert takes stand in Read retrial

1 day ago | abc6.com | Christopher Boardman

DEDHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — Testimony is back on Friday in the murder retrial of Karen Read following a day off. Friday, defense witness Daniel Wolfe took the stand. Wolfe is the director of accident reconstruction at ARCCA, a company that conducts accident reconstruction work for organizations like the military. Defense attorney Alan Jackson led the questioning Friday morning, focusing on Wolfe’s qualifications. They also discussed damage to Read’s SUV tail light.
Suspect in fatal New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge head-on crash faces OUI manslaughter charge

1 day ago | abc6.com | Christopher Boardman

The scene of a fatal New Bedford bridge crash on February 20. (David Curran)FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The suspect in a fatal February head-on crash on the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge was arraigned Thursday at Fall River Superior Court, according to a statement from the office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III. Robert Campbell, 62, is facing charges of OUI manslaughter and OUI second offense stemming from the February 20 incident that left a 28-year-old Fairhaven man dead.
McKee, RIDOT: New Washington Bridge to cost up to $427 million, to be complete by Nov. 2028

1 day ago | abc6.com | Christopher Boardman

38 minutes ago Christopher Boardman, Adam Zangari, PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The construction of the new Washington Bridge will cost $339 million with no additional cost to taxpayers and the new bridge will be completed by November of 2028, according to Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti. In a Friday press conference, McKee announced the project price tag, which could reach $427 million with contingencies, along with the contractor that will undertake the...
Suspect in March New Bedford shooting murder arraigned

1 day ago | abc6.com | Christopher Boardman

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The suspect accused of the shooting murder of a New Bedford woman in March was arraigned Thursday in Fall River Superior Court, according to a statement from the office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III. Wilo Morales-Colon, 49, of New Bedford, was arraigned on charges of first-degree murder and carrying a firearm.
Saint Joseph celebration coming to Atwells Avenue through Monday

1 day ago | abc6.com | Christopher Boardman

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Saint Joseph’s Day may have been in March, but the celebrations continue Friday on Federal Hill. The community is invited to celebrate Saint Joseph with food, live music, shopping and games. Some things you can expect, a best meatballs on the hill contest and a zeppole-eating contest!Friday’s festivities take place from 5 p.m. – midnight. A special mass and procession will be held at 11 Saturday morning. The festivities last until Monday at midnight.