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The NHC says two tropical waves in the Atlantic may develop this week. The Tracking the Tropics team is live now with a look at the latest models:
Parents and coaches in Cranston say they were blindsided to learn Ricci Field is being converted into a new city parking lot right in the middle of the "fall ball" season.
Turning Point USA is continuing the college tour its late founder Charlie Kirk began, with conservative figures set to appear on campuses across the country.
All the final details still need to be nailed down among Oracle and other joint venture partners that will include investment firm Silver Lake Partners.
World War II veteran from East Providence, Avelino “Chappy” Rose, has died. He was 101. Read more about his life: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/wwii-veteran-from-east-providence-dies-at-101/
Gov. Dan McKee will have at least seven judicial appointments in the coming months.
#Breaking: A person has died after being struck by a car on I-95 North in Providence Monday night.
This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Marcus Almada. The Cranston native is once again making a big mark as a Defensive Tackle for Tabor Academy.
A man charged in a deadly shooting at a New Hampshire country club appeared in court on Monday. https://www.wpri.com/new-england/new-hampshire/man-charged-nashua-country-club-shooting-in-court/ (Photo: New Hampshire Department of Justice Office via AP)
#WATCH: Learn how nonprofit Ocean State 2026 will be working to ensure the state takes advantage of all the economic opportunities the World Cup will bring to New England.
This Friday, Sept. 26, all northbound travel lanes on I-95 North will be shifted to the right and narrowed between Exits 33 and 35.
First responders were called to Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for a reported chemical spill on Monday afternoon, though no patients or employees were affected. More: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/hazmat-team-responds-chemical-spill-fatima-hospital/
Melissa Cherney, the new chief executive officer of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, has begun a series of visits to food pantries across the state.
With 13 officers on leave recovering from injuries they got on duty, the Providence Police Department has been forced to rely on overtime and callback shifts to maintain minimum staffing. @AlexandraLeslie.bsky.social reports on what this means for the department — and for city taxpayers.
The longtime mobster known as "The Cheeseman" died on Sunday, according to an obituary. He rose through the ranks of the Patriarca crime family and took over leadership roughly eight years ago: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/carmen-the-cheeseman-dinunzio-reputed-mob-boss-dead-at-68/
TARGET 12: For more than seven years, one Providence PD lieutenant has been collecting his annual salary of $111,279 tax-free -- making him by far the longest case among more than a dozen city officers currently drawing injured-on-duty benefits. www.wpri.com/target-12/hi... @wpri12.bsky.social
“While it is true that federal agencies may operate in our city, we will not and do not proactively collaborate with ICE or other federal immigration enforcement,” Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said on Monday.
Work on the stalled Revolution Wind project will start back up for now after a judge sided with its developer against the Trump administration.
Less than a week after indefinitely suspending “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over comments the host made about Charlie Kirk's death, the Walt Disney Company says the show will return this week: https://www.wpri.com/entertainment-news/jimmy-kimmel-live-returning-this-week-walt-disney-co-announces/
A Warren man was arrested Monday after he allegedly threatened multiple people on Aquidneck Island with a gun, stealing and crashing two vehicles. More: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/man-charged-with-armed-carjackings-in-middletown-newport/
For the first time, all Rhode Island banks are coming together for a career fair that will offer on-the-spot interviews, workshops, and opportunities to connect with professionals from different departments across the financial sector.
UPDATE: Thomas will serve one year of probation tied to the "naked fat test" scandal. www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
UPDATE: Thomas will serve one year of probation tied to the "naked fat test" scandal. www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
An early morning tractor-trailer crash left a big mess on I-95 in Pawtucket and caused a delay during the morning commute. Today at 4, we're talking to residents who heard it and drivers who got stuck in the mess.
Police arrested 12 students for disorderly conduct at Woonsocket High School on Monday. Tap below for details. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/12-students-arrested-after-fights-at-woonsocket-high-school/
It's sentencing day for Aaron Thomas. The former North Kingstown basketball coach was convicted of misdemeanor battery in the "naked fat test" case. Target 12 Investigator Tim White has the details from court on 12 News starting at 4.
Aaron Thomas, the former North Kingstown High School basketball coach who stood trial in the spring, is scheduled to be sentenced Monday afternoon for two counts of misdemeanor battery.
Tonight at 5 - How injuries on duty are impacting Providence police and city taxpayers.
Ryan Blaney was best in class for the second-round opener of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Story: https://www.wpri.com/sports/nascar-news/blaney-opens-2nd-round-of-nascar-cup-playoffs-with-new-hampshire-win-as-penske-dominates/ (Photo: AP/Charles Krupa)
The Bristol County District Attorney has identified three teenagers who died after two separate crashes over the weekend.
President Donald Trump said his administration will make an autism announcement on Monday following a Wall Street Journal report that suggested officials would release information linking Tylenol to the condition in children.
NOW: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has signed “A Safe Providence for All” into law. The executive order is codifying existing policy around immigration enforcement in the city. @wpri12.bsky.social
On Sunday, a nun in Ohio celebrated her 105th birthday. And a few days before, she honored the occasion the same way she has for decades: with a round of golf. (Photo: WKBN) Story: https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/nun-celebrates-105th-birthday-with-a-round-of-golf/
Fall officially begins at 2:19 p.m. 🍂 What's your favorite part of the season?
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the termination of future Household Food Security Reports. These redundant, costly, politicized, and extraneous studies do nothing more than fear monger,” the USDA said in a press release.
According to a new survey, 29% of Americans say they cannot afford an unexpected expense over $400.
A New Bedford scalloper has recently found steady work supporting offshore wind construction.
It's the first day of fall, and there are so many activities to do this season. Let us know your favorite in our poll: https://www.wpri.com/connect/
Cleanup is underway in Pawtucket after a tractor-trailer crashed on I-95 North early Monday morning, spilling beer all over the highway. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/tractor-trailer-crashes-spills-beer-on-i-95-in-pawtucket/
Watch now on WPRI 12+: Lauren Burke, executive director of the Thayer Street District, joined Spotlight New England to share why the area is beloved by so many.
About 200 paddlers launched their kayaks in Wickford Harbor on Sunday to raise money for breast cancer care and research in Rhode Island.
“We don’t need to lose a football game to know that turnovers are very hard to overcome. They erase all the good things that you do,” Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said.
#ICYMI: The bond between Sherwin Ramos and Caleb Nicholas Jones is unbreakable, and it was formed in the unlikeliest of places. Catch Friday's episode of Street Stories: https://www.wpri.com/news/street-stories/hes-an-asset-never-a-liability-ri-barber-strikes-up-unique-bond-with-client/
STREAMING NOW: Watch live coverage of the memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona on WPRI.com.
https://www.wpri.com/sports/nascar-news/fans-drivers-ready-for-nascar-playoffs-in-new-hampshire/
The Republican Party of Rhode Island and Turning Point Action RI are hosting the event, which will be held at Johnston Memorial Park from 5-7 p.m.
Watch now on WPRI 12+: The Democratic candidate for Providence mayor discusses police funding, pensions, ICE and more; then, Joe Powers and Ken Naylor Jr. on discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk. @timwhiteri.bsky.social @tednesi.bsky.social
Watch now on WPRI 12+: Joe Polseno from Pippin Orchard joins the show to chat about this year's crop.
WEATHER NOW: Tomorrow will be a mix of sun and clouds with cooler temps. Check out your full Sunday forecast below. https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-for-fri-9-19-25/
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting regions across Ukraine today, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more. Details: https://shorturl.at/h6Eg2
BREAKING: Police are investigating after multiple people were shot during an incident at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire. Tap below for details. https://www.wpri.com/new-england/new-hampshire/police-searching-for-armed-suspect-after-shooting-in-nashua/
The Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hunger in America, stating that it had become “overly politicized." Details below. https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/trump-administration-ends-governments-annual-report-on-hunger-in-america/
Injured on duty. Monday at 5 p.m., the impacts on Providence police and taxpayers.
ICYMI: In this week’s edition of the Friday Night Blitz, 12 Sports brings you high school football scores, highlights and more from around RI and Southeastern Mass. https://www.wpri.com/sports/high-school-football/friday-night-blitz-high-school-football-season-in-full-swing-2/
The White House says an emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the app's algorithm and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations. Details: https://shorturl.at/xLcqQ
The median monthly costs for a homeowner now totals $2,035 according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Tap below to learn more. https://www.wpri.com/news/national/is-owning-a-home-still-possible-amid-national-housing-crisis/
Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held for Parcells, Edelman
When first responders arrived on scene, they found a Toyota Tacoma pick up truck that was fully engulfed in flames.
The two people inside the vehicle, a male and female, both teenagers from Fall River, were ejected from the car and found lying on the roadway. They were both pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police and fire crews are wrapping up an unusual week in Tiverton after an explosive device was found at a Main Road business Friday morning.
The preliminary report into a deadly July 30 plane crash on Block Island reveals new information about the circumstances leading up to the accident.
#WATCH: The Warwick Center for the Arts' Executive Director Danielle Salisbury joined 12 News at 4 on Friday to share how the center is marking its 50th anniversary with an “End of Summer Soiree.”
Plumbing problems in the basement of Woonsocket High School caused significant issues on Friday, with students and staff forced to walk to a different building in order to use the restroom.
#UPDATE: Police say the missing man has been located. Story: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
#UPDATE: Police say the man has been located. www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
This week on Street Stories, the team headed to BarberShop Love in Cumberland to meet these two coworkers. Find out what makes their friendship so special: https://www.wpri.com/news/street-stories/hes-an-asset-never-a-liability-ri-barber-strikes-up-unique-bond-with-client/
After Frankie Muniz got hurt, a 22-year-old from West Greenwich got the call to take his place on Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
R&B singer d4vd has canceled the remainder of his U.S. tour after the body of a teenage girl was found inside a Tesla registered to him.
More than 400,000 Anker power banks are being recalled after 33 reports of “fire and explosion incidents,” including minor burns and substantial property damage. Learn more: https://www.wpri.com/recalls-and-warnings/power-banks-recalled-after-reports-of-fire-and-explosion-incidents/
If he didn’t notice it last season, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may see something familiar when he watches Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on Sunday.
A federal judge in Providence ruled Friday that the National Endowment for the Arts' policy of withholding grants to applicants deemed to promote “gender ideology” is viewpoint discrimination.
Rep. Gabe Amo voted against a House Resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, arguing that it aimed to "rewrite history." It passed 310-58: https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/house-approves-resolution-honoring-charlie-kirk-with-dozens-of-democrats-opposed/
Parents say Woonsocket High School students couldn't use the bathrooms in the main building due to a plumbing problem. Hear their frustrations today at 4.
The Rhode Island Secretary of State's Office has ended its probe into the McKee adviser who helped steer a lucrative education contract to ILO Group, closing one of the last outstanding legal issues tied to the deal.
Pawtucket police are asking for the public’s help as they work to track down an 86-year-old man who left home on Thursday and never returned.
Only 12 News was there as Providence police searched an Atwells Avenue business and apartment. Three suspects are now facing charges. We'll have new details from court coming up at 4.https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/3-suspects-arraigned-in-providence-gun-investigation/
Barrington police tell us they're increasing patrols at a nature preserve after another report of lewd behavior.
The House has passed a short-term spending bill to extend government funding for seven weeks and avoid a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopt new restrictions on a combination shot that protects against multiple diseases, such as chicken pox, which has public health experts concerned.
About 78% of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency’s budget is made up of grants awarded by FEMA. But what happens when those grants get held up, delayed, or cut by the Trump administration?
Here’s your weekend weather forecast from the Amica Insurance AMP Cam in downtown Providence. https://www.facebook.com/AmicaMutualInsuranceCo
Scituate Police Sgt. Jason Riquier passed away in January and now his wife is sharing his story to help others. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/woman-remembers-police-officer-husband-who-died-by-suicide/
The voluntary coalition consists of seven states, along with New York City, which has the country’s largest municipal health department.
The risk level for West Nile virus remains high in Rhode Island after it was detected in another mosquito sample.
Fourteen people are without a home after a fire broke out at a house in New Bedford Thursday night.
Sakonnet Lobster Co.’s Douglas Mataronas said his older brother captured a bright orange lobster, more commonly known as a “golden lobster," on Thursday. Details: https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/ri-fisherman-catches-rare-golden-lobster/
Providence police have arrested three men accused of unlawfully possessing weapons and drugs. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/3-men-facing-gun-drug-charges-after-providence-search/
When what started out as a flu that wouldn’t go away became a devastating diagnosis for 3-year-old Nathan Sheridan, the staff at his mother's business stepped up. Read more: https://www.wpri.com/news/small-but-strong/warwick-restaurant-owners-staff-steps-up-in-wake-of-devastating-diagnosis/
After more than two years of work, the Providence City Council's five-person Housing Crisis Task Force presented its 46-page report to the full Council on Thursday. More: ⤵️
Parents at Moses Brown School are raising concerns after dozens of students were fined for parking on Olney Street and Morris Avenue earlier this week.
Meet Jellyfishbot! How the newest member of Fairhaven's Marine Resources team is helping ensure better water quality along the coastline: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/fairhaven-unveils-autonomous-trash-collecting-water-robot/
PROVIDENCE: A new report in response the housing crisis states that without “bold action” in Providence, more residents will continue to be priced out. A city task force says the City Council should "explore" rent stabilization in Providence. www.wpri.com/target-12/ho... @wpri12.bsky.social
"Misplaced priorities." "A disgrace." "Excessive." Rhode Island leaders are criticizing Brown Health after Target 12's @TedNesi.bsky.social revealed that its former CEO received nearly $4 million in severance after he resigned in 2022.
The East Providence City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night to rename Carlton Avenue after 101-year-old World War II veteran and longtime resident Avelino “Chappy” Rose.
Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrument panel displays and seat belts, U.S. auto regulators said Thursday.
#VIDEO: Workers were seen Thursday moving the second refurbished Joe Marzilli’s Old Canteen sign from Federal Signs to its new home at Wally’s Wieners. Story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/carrying-on-the-legacy-second-old-canteen-sign-installed-at-wallys-wieners/
The Ocean State's labor market improved slightly in August 2025, with the total number of available Rhode Island-based jobs increasing for the second straight month and the state’s unemployment rate dropping to 4.6%.
The Providence City Council is set to discuss the housing crisis as a new report raises concerns. We'll have more on the reforms being recommended tonight at 5.
#DEVELOPING: The FBI is conducting an underwater search for "specific evidence" at a Burrillville pond. 12 News has a crew on scene working to learn more. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/fbi-conducts-underwater-search-in-burrillville/
The police shooting in southern Pennsylvania that ended with three officers dead and two more injured began as a search for a suspected stalker, according to officials.