The Providence City Council is sending a mailer to every household telling residents how to deal with law enforcement.

An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hit and seriously injured by a RIPTA bus in Providence Wednesday.

A scene around a RIPTA bus stop in Providence on June 25, 2025. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police ...

A scene around a RIPTA bus stop in Providence on June 25, 2025. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The intersection of Charles Street and Randall Street was blocked off with crime scene tape at the RIPTA ...

The transit agency’s board is set to meet Thursday afternoon after state leaders declined to cover its entire financial gap.

Gov. Dan McKee and his top budget adviser, Brian Daniels, discussed the debate over funding support for the R.I. Public ...

McKee registered his protest against the new budget with reporters, saying he won't sign it, but he won't veto it either.

Lawmakers added a long list of tax and fee increases to the $14.3 billion plan before sending it to the governor’s desk last ...

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Satur1, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to ...

The Rhode Island General Assembly approved a $14.34 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Friday (June 20), addressing significant financial challenges while prioritizing healthcare, housing, and ...

A lagging economy and issues with housing and transportation are driving this fourth-generation Rhode Islander out of state.

There was little doubt the Senate would pass the $14.3 billion state budget, but that didn't mean the final debate was ...