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Community Focus: RI Rep. Leonela Felix
Rhode Island Representative Leonela Felix joined 12 News at 4 Monday to discuss the formerly known Black and Latino Caucus’s new name, the Black, Latino, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Caucus, and its current priorities. → Read More
5 key takeaways from Gov. McKee’s State of the State speech
Gov. Dan McKee gave his State of the State address Tuesday night, reflecting on his accomplishments since taking over for Gina Raimondo in 2021 and outlining his priorities for his first full term in office. → Read More
More than a decade later, New Bedford native’s killer remains at large
It’s been more than 12 years since Paul Vasconcellos Jr. was shot and killed outside his Rochester home. → Read More
Merry and Bright: The best 2022 holiday light shows & displays in RI, Mass.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – It takes hours of planning, programming and assembly to deck these halls, but once they’re done, folks from far and wide flock to see these homes dressed in holiday style. If you’re looking for a fun, free way to make your season merry and bright, bundle up and head to one (or all!) of these local light displays. Don’t see your favorite on the list? Tell us about… → Read More
Community Focus: The Hill’s Mychael Schnell
The Hill’s Mychael Schnell joined 12 News at 4 Wednesday to discuss the outcome of the mid-term elections both locally and nationally. → Read More
Providence officer on leave after assault at abortion rally
A Providence police officer and political candidate has been placed on administrative leave after he reportedly assaulted a woman outside the Rhode Island State House Friday night. → Read More
Head of RI’s COVID response team to resign at the end of the month
One week after R.I. Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott announced her impending resignation, the head of the state’s COVID-19 response team has also decided to step down. → Read More
Brady-Belichick bout bringing fans from all over to Foxboro
Not only will it be the first time Tom Brady squares off against his former team in Foxboro — it may also be the last, making tickets a hot commodity. → Read More
URI student dies following assault at Newport house party
The man who was critically injured during an assault in Newport last weekend has died, according to Newport Police Lt. April Amaral. → Read More
‘Cultures are not costumes’: Brown U professor on history, significance of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is Wednesday, so 12 News took a moment to learn more about the celebration of Mexican heritage. → Read More
Raimondo answers questions for 1st time in weeks, reaffirms she won’t resign
12 News caught up with Raimondo outside the State House on Tuesday after she took part in a virtual briefing on the state's vaccine rollout. → Read More
Raimondo answers questions for 1st time in weeks, reaffirms she won’t resign
12 News caught up with Raimondo outside the State House on Tuesday after she took part in a virtual briefing on the state's vaccine rollout. → Read More
New Bedford woman killed after being struck by car in Dartmouth
The incident happened around 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve. → Read More
Baker to make announcement regarding Mass. Supreme Judicial Court at 11:30 am
Gov. Charlie Baker and Ly. Gov. Karyn Polito are set to make an announcement regarding the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. → Read More
RI approved for sixth week of FEMA unemployment assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WPRI) – Rhode Island has been approved for a sixth and likely final week of payments from the Lost Wages Assistance program, according to the Department of Labor and Training. This means eligible recipients can receive up to $1,800 in additional unemployment assistance from the FEMA-funded program. MORE: DLT director: Extra unemployment payments […] → Read More
FEMA approves RI for 2 additional weeks of $300 unemployment bonus
Claimants could now be eligible for up to $1,500. → Read More
Raimondo announces reduced parking at 2 state beaches, $100M for small businesses
The state reported 52 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths on Wednesday. → Read More
Protesters light fireworks, honk horns outside Gov. Raimondo’s home
Police say there were no arrests. → Read More
Outdoor stripping in a mask? RI club owners skeptical about new rules
Club Fantasies' owner said after getting the green light to reopen, he found the dancers did not want to come back to work. → Read More
Market Basket to open store in Warwick in 2021
The store is expected to open in mis-2021. → Read More