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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#106573

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#21947

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Driver dies in Providence after rollover crash, car fire

17 hours ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Fire Department said that a person died after a rollover crash on Interstate 95 South Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to the area of exit 37B around 3 a.m. to find a multi-vehicle crash. The department said one vehicle rolled over, was struck by two others, and then ignited. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
New Bedford opening cooling centers due to extreme heat

18 hours ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The City of New Bedford said it was opening cooling centers in order to combat an extreme heat warning that will be in effect for multiple days.
Extreme heat warning issued for Rhode Island

19 hours ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

An extreme heat warning issued for Rhode Island on June 22, 2025. (National Weather Service)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency said that the National Weather Service Boston issued an extreme heat warning for Rhode Island on Sunday. The warning will be in effect until 8 p.m. on June 24. The US National Weather Service Boston has issued a ‼️Extreme Heat Warning‼️ for Rhode Island beginning Sunday 6/22/25 11:00AM through Tuesday 6/24/25 8:00PM.
Bicyclist flown to hospital after crash in Plymouth

1 day ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

Bicyclist flown to hospital after crash in Plymouth A crash in Plymouth sent a teenage bicyclist to the hospital on June 21, 2025. (David Curran)PLYMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — The Plymouth Fire Department said a teenage e-bike rider was transported by medflight to a Boston hospital after a crash on Saturday. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on White Horse Road. The victim suffered “significant injuries.”
RIDEM issues air quality alert for parts of Rhode Island

1 day ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued an air quality alert for parts of the state Saturday due to elevated ground-level ozone. RIDEM said the alert affects Washington and Newport Counties, with the highest levels of unhealthy air quality on the immediate coastline. The worst effects are expected in the late afternoon evening.
Fire at 3-family home in Somerset

1 day ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

A fire in Somerset on June 20, 2025. (Somerset Fire Department/Facebook)SOMERSET, Mass. (WLNE) — The Somerset Fire Department said it battled a fire at a three-family residence on June 20. The department said that the fire on Lees River Avenue spread to the attic of the house due to its balloon frame construction. Firefighters said they were able to knock down the majority of the fire quickly, but the home’s construction required extensive hot spot chasing.
PrideFest returns to Providence

1 day ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

PrideFest returns to Providence PrideFest 2025. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Pride’s annual PrideFest returned to Providence on Saturday. The festivities began at District Park featuring LGBTQ+ and ally-owned businesses, local artisans, and community organizations, a beer tent, and a kids zone. The illuminated light parade is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Dorrance Street, Washington Street, and Weybosset Street.
East Providence firefighters extinguish blaze at 3-story building

1 day ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

A fire in East Providence on June 21, 2025. (East Providence Fire Department/Facebook)EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Providence Fire Department fought a fire at a three-story residential building on Teofilo Braga Way Saturday morning. The department said residents should avoid the areas of Veterans Memorial Parkway, First Street, and Mauran Avenue until crews cleared out. Mayor Bob DaSilva said there were “no serious injuries” and all residents were evacuated.
13-year-old battling brain cancer to be sworn in as honorary member of Bristol Police Department

1 day ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel will be sworn in as an honorary Bristol Police Officer on June 21, 2025. (Bristol Police Department/Facebook)BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) — The James D. Rielly Foundation and the Bristol Police Department said that a 13-year-old battling brain and spinal cancer would be sworn in as an honorary member of the Bristol Police Department on Saturday. Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel had previously been sworn in as an honorary member of the Secret Service under President Trump.
Rhode Island General Assembly passes assault weapons ban

2 days ago | abc6.com | Gino DeAngelis

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation that bans the sale and ownership of certain “military-style weapons” in the state.