NEW YORK, N.Y. (WLNE)- The Harlem Globetrotters are looking to get themselves an expansion spot in the NBA. The touring exhibition basketball team sent a letter to the NBA requesting an expansion spot in the league on Monday. Expansion is something the league has been talking about for years, potentially looking bring a team to […]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi announced Wednesday an amended version of pay equity legislation has been posted for a vote by the House Labor Committee. The legislation address wage discrimination based on religion, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age and country of origin. According to a release from the General Assembly, […]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Department of Health reported 32 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths on Tuesday. These new numbers bring the state’s total cases to 152,481. Rhode Island reported no additional deaths, keeping the state’s total at 2,726. There are currently 27 Rhode Islanders hospitalized for the virus. Data shows that […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Adding to the country’s ongoing discussion of the extent of police powers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday put limits on when police officers pursuing a fleeing suspect can enter a home without a warrant. The high court ruled that when officers are pursuing someone suspected of a misdemeanor, a less serious crime, they cannot always […]

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear, pleasantly cool & dry with low humidity. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny, pleasant and mild.  Humidity stays comfortable. FRIDAY: Increasing humidity, mix of sun and clouds, chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. SATURDAY-MONDAY: Warm and muggy with a mix of sun and clouds. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY: Continued humidity with a chance of afternoon showers and […]