Programming Note: NBC 10 News at 6 is pre-empted tonight. Watch Coastal ABC at 6:30 for the updated storm forecast and see how communities across Southern New England are preparing for the blizzard.
https://coastalabc.com/watch
All emergency pop-up shelters are activated to provide a warm, safe place for anyone in need. These sites are operating in addition to our seasonal and year-round shelters and warming centers.
Full list of resources: housing.ri.gov/resources/in...
Do you have your bread and milk yet? The Channel 10 team is tracking the #winterstorm headed to Southern New England, and how local officials are getting ready. Tune in to NBC 10 and Coastal ABC today and all weekend for the latest forecasts, closures, and more!
#Providence city councilors have announced a plan to tackle soaring rent prices, but it's not likely to make it past Mayor Smiley's desk. Maddie Heimsch has more tonight on #CoastalABC.
We're just a few minutes away from our official debut as #CoastalABC! Be sure to tune in to channel 10.2 at 4 to see what's new!
That's a wrap! This week the #ABC6 News team said goodbye to our longtime studio on Orms Street. It's definitely a bittersweet moment, but certainly isn't the end. You'll be seeing some big changes to ABC in #Providence later this month, but that's a story for another day...
The #Trump Administration is again halting construction of several offshore #wind farms, this time by pausing their leases over "national security risks". A previous stop-work order was overturned earlier this month by a federal judge who called it "arbitrary and capricious".
The #FBI shared a video timeline showing the movements of the person of interest in the #BrownUniversity shooting, before and after it happened -- including them walking away from police arriving at the scene. We'll have more tonight on ABC6, along with the latest live update from officials.
My message to Rhode Islanders:
Rhode Island-filmed movie 'Ella McCay' is set to hit theaters tomorrow. Tonight we'll have a preview and hear from the stars who brought it to life on ABC6 (channel 10.2)!
RIDOT is starting a listening tour to hear what commuters might like to see riding the rails around the state in the coming years. Adam Zangari brings us some early ideas tonight on channel 10.2.
Guest producing tonight's 11PM show -- the last-ever (weekday) broadcast we'll have on channel 6. But business as usual when we go live on 10.2 this Monday💼
Be sure to catch us after the game!
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will air tonight on ABC6.
Programming note:
A decision on whether to air "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC6 tonight has not yet been made. While Sinclair Broadcasting now operates the station, WLNE is still owned by Standard Media, which has final say.
Holy cats! It happened again! Sinclair has taken over WLNE ABC6 and let me go as a “redundancy”. Looking for a new gig. #opentowork
@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social is announcing a new campaign for Governor of RI in 2026, setting up a primary rematch against Governor McKee. The former CVS executive narrowly lost in 2022 in a race that saw Democratic voters largely split between three candidates. Ryan Medeiros will have more tonight.
#Stonington Police have released dashcam video from the arrest of a 75-year-old man for a road rage incident. Officers say he hit one person and tried to hit another after being told to slow down. More at ABC6.com:
The RI Police Chiefs Association is clarifying that suspects cannot request officers turn off their body-worn cameras after the arrest of a state prosecutor in #Newport last week. More on the policy tonight on #ABC6.
Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera says that she will NOT be running for lieutenant governor next year, avoiding what's expected to be a crowded Democratic primary race to challenge sitting LG Sabina Matos.
Don't get me wrong, I love Kristina, but it's always a great day to be able to work with @kellybates.bsky.social! You can catch Kelly's weekend forecast all evening on #ABC6news!
One @ripta.com driver has seen more than most -- because he's now spent 50 years on the job! Ryan Medeiros is on the road with him now, and brings you the story on #ABC6 News at 5.
Community members in #Woonsocket are petitioning for improved safety measures on local streets after a 3-year-old boy was hit and killed by a driver while riding his bike. More at abc6.com:
Officials at #NewBedford airport say the Matthew Rodriguez Playground is back open after a rat infestation caused by last month's recycling plant fire. The city's health department gave it the all clear earlier today.🐁
Governor McKee has decided NOT to sign the state's 2026 budget over new taxes and fees it contains (the new revenue going toward things like transit and healthcare amid a drop in federal funding). It will still become law, as he is not vetoing it.
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I don't have to tell you it's hot -- but is it "fry an egg in the parking lot" hot? Kristina Shalhoup was willing to pay to find out so you don't have to! Keep up with her progress tonight on ABC6!
Another fine selection from the amazing messages of support we've been getting at ABC6 from the people of #NewEngland who know that unions deserve respect! Let our managers know you want to see an investment in quality local #journalism at abc6.com/news/submit-your-news
I've never been happier to see my email inbox blow up! Since yesterday afternoon we've seen dozens of messages from our amazing #union allies across #RhodeIsland telling ABC6 management we deserve a fair deal! But don't stop now: keep them coming at abc6.com/news/submit-your-news/
#NABET Local 18 needs you! The ABC6 #union has been stuck in contract talks for several months without progress, while we struggle to pay our bills. Management says if we can't afford to live in #PVD, we shouldn't work for them (crazy, right?). If you support fair wages, let them know on their site:
Federal agents, including ICE and DEA, have been spotted at a Home Depot in Providence. ABC6 News has a crew on scene working to gather more info.
📷 Justin Pereira/ABC6
North Providence Town Councilor Stefano Famiglietti has officially announced he's running in the special election for RI Senate District 4. He joins fellow Democrats Marcia Ranglin-Vassell and Manny Taveras in seeking to win the seat formerly held by the late Dominick Ruggerio.
