Supreme Court lets Rhode Island large capacity magazine ban stand

By a one-vote margin, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 2 declined to hear a challenge to Rhode Island’s ban on “large-capacity” magazines, which can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition that can be fed into a semi-automatic weapon. Justices Clarence Thomas …

Andy Cohen talks cast of 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' on 'The View'

Catching up with Jonet Nichelle, former Miss Rhode island USA

In this segment of Studio10, host Christina Erne sits down with Jonet Nichelle, former Miss Rhode Island USA of 2020 to catch up and learn more about her next big project! In this interview, we learn more about Nichelle and her career path before being …

Rhode Island Legislators unite against Coast Guard’s Buoy Removal Plan

Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing back against a U.S. Coast Guard plan to remove 38 navigational aids along the state’s coastline, worried about the safety of boaters. Most of the General Assembly has signed a letter to Coast Guard 1st District Commander …

Trump’s DOJ tells Rhode Island its employment practices are under investigation

PROVIDENCE — The US Justice Department notified Rhode Island on Wednesday through a letter that it is opening an investigation into whether the state engaged in a pattern of discrimination based on race “or other protected aspects” of the Civil Rights Act. …

Coming this fall – a new name for public media in Rhode Island

Ian Donnis: Let’s let the cat out of the bag. What is the new name for public media in Rhode Island as of this fall?  Johnston: We are going to be called Ocean State Media, and we’re so excited to be at this moment to have a new unified brand that speaks …

Despite the weather feeling like summer, Long Island Sound is at chilly temperatures

OLD LYME, Conn. (WFSB) - It may feel like summer outside, but the water is just starting to warm up. The water is about 60-degrees, but that’s not stopping people from enjoying it. At Sound View Beach in Old Lyme, some are staying dry and soaking up the …

Rhode Island Senate explores ending exclusive sports betting deal, eyes competitive multi-app market

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a major overhaul of the state’s sports betting framework that could end the current single-operator model and usher in competition from national gambling companies. A Senate bill passed on June 4 would prevent the …

E. coli in ground beef leads to public health alert in Rhode Island

Have you picked up some ground beef from your local Whole Foods lately? Before you make any burgers, you should check its packaging because a ground beef product has been pulled from store shelves due to possible E. coli contamination recently and you …

Rhode Island House set to vote on Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island house will vote Thursday on the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025. The House Judiciary Committee approved the ban in a 12-6 vote, setting up for a floor vote. Fully automatic weapons, like machine guns, are already …