Kaitlin Gehlhaus

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Students at Providence College have introduced a new twist to a clothes recycling program. It all started freshman year for Mary Gifford, now a senior at Providence College. “A bunch of my friends and I would trade clothes and go back and forth, Friartown’s Closet Founder Gifford said. “I noticed it was a trend to leave...

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — Cumberland resident Madeleine Gray celebrated her 102nd birthday alongside her family, the mayor, and other residents on Thursday.

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — Richmond Police Sgt. Michael Lawing died in October after a brief and sudden illness.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Annual Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony kicked off a full week of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans and their families.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island’s first microchip scanning station is now available at the Providence Animal Rescue League. “The whole point of our microchip scanner is to empower the community and give them the tools they need to do it themselves without needing to bring that animal into a shelter,” Providence Animal Rescue League Intake and Cat Coordinator Hannah...

LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) — A tradition continues for its 43rd year as a custom ornament from Rhode Island hangs on the White House Christmas Tree.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — George Dowling died back in March, but his family said they still receive Christmas cards addressed to him after a viral video hit close to home for people all over the world. Dowling was a Pawtucket native and Navy veteran who was 96-years-old. “He was a great dad, and a good grandfather; he was just an...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Residents in at least seven states have said they have seen mysterious aircraft in the past few weeks, including here in Rhode Island. “It does not appear at this point that there was hostile intent in many if not all of these drones,” Senator Jack Reed said. National security officials have said the drones don’t appear...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Downtown Providence is opening a brand-new food hall, located in the historic Union Station. “I was trying to take this historic space and bring local chefs under one roof, and that’s what inspired us,” Marsella Development Corporation President Chris Marsella said. The $25 million project, named “Track 15,” will officially open on Feb. 27, 2025. The...

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — In February 2022 16-year-old Dillon Viens was shot and killed in Johnston. Police initially believed it was accidental but it was later ruled as a homicide. “His philosophy in life was just to be a good person,” Dillon’s mother Rhonda Brewster said. “He was just there to be a friend.” Almost two years later Brewster said...