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Good morning! Happy Tuesday! We continue to monitor an ocean storm. It'll stay pretty far offshore for us, but we'll get a little wind and some cloudiness from it. The rain should stay away from most of Southeast New England through the weekend. INTERACTIVE RADAR: Live Pinpoint Weather 12 Radar » | | FLIGHT TRACKER
Watch the debate live at 7 p.m. Tuesday on WPRI 12, WPRI.com and the WPRI 12+ TV app.
The survey by Salve Regina University also found John Loughlin and Sabina Matos in a dead heat for lieutenant governor.
A familiar face in Fall River is throwing his hat back into the ring.
Testimony in former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell's murder trial continued Monday with an FBI agent revealing the true father of Sandra Birchmore's unborn child.
Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian joined 12 News to discuss why he's running for governor and what he plans to do if elected.
A Providence family was forced from their home after a fire tore through it Monday afternoon.
The Pawtucket man accused of breaking into an Attleboro school and rummaging through the girls' locker room faced a judge Monday.
Newport Restaurant Group is marking a significant milestone this year.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's took place at Roger Williams Park over the weekend.
It was anything but smooth for A.J. Brown in his return to the New England Patriots on Sunday.
It's been nearly three decades since Malik O'Connor's life was cut tragically short.
Gov. Dan McKee unveiled new statewide guidance for police departments that choose to install and use automated license plate readers.
The husband of a high-ranking Rhode Island Democrat has been indicted in connection with a racketeering scheme that allegedly siphoned millions of dollars from a now-closed Ohio community college.
Critically acclaimed rock band Bon Jovi has announced new stadium shows for their 2027 tour, including a stop at Gillette Stadium next summer.
Amanpour, a University of Rhode Island alumna, said she would “always be rooting for CNN and maintaining its history of independent journalism. Remember: always be truthful, not neutral.”
Shawn Oliver, the Republican nominee for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, pleaded not guilty to his charges.
Shawn Oliver, the Republican nominee for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, pleaded not guilty to his charges.
A bicyclist was flown to Rhode Island Hospital with "significant injuries" after a Monday morning crash that closed a portion of Route 12 in Putnam, according to East Putnam fire officials.
More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.
The midterm elections are fast-approaching, but can you wager on them?
Credle joined 12 News This Morning to make his pitch to voters and talk about important topics like affordability and pension reform.
Hey everyone! We're watching an offshore storm, which could potentially gain some tropical characteristics this week. Still, we only get grazed with some occasional clouds and breezy periods, with winds picking up on Tuesday. We should be mainly dry through the week and through next weekend. INTERACTIVE RADAR: Live…
Attleboro police said officers went to Brennan Middle School around 4:45 a.m. Sunday after its alarm system was activated.
Attleboro police say that at around 4:43 a.m. on Sunday, officers went to Brennan Middle School after its alarm system was activated. Upon arrival, they found that multiple lockers had been searched.
Maj. Gen. Wade Rutland said military officials knew about the fire for hours but believed it was sufficiently contained to allow training to continue before winds suddenly shifted, sending flames racing toward the soldiers.
Two caretakers at Trinity Cemetery in Providence were hospitalized after they were reportedly slashed across the face Sunday evening.
Two caretakers at Trinity Cemetery in Providence were hospitalized after they were reportedly slashed across the face Sunday evening.
The new United Football League team that will begin playing at Centreville Bank Stadium next spring now has an identity.
In a launch party on Sunday, UFL officials and team members introduced the team as the Rhode Island Breakers in front of what they branded their "first wave" of fans.
The strikes came as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepened, with U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Kyiv’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and the prospect of further U.S. sanctions against Moscow still uncertain.
A woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring 10 others, has been released without charges as the investigation continues, police said Sunday.
A young child is recovering in the hospital after they were hit by a RIPTA bus on Benefit St. in Pawtucket on Sunday.
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, New England overcame losing three offensive linemen and Charles Woods came up with Geno Smith's first interception of the season in the fourth quarter to help the Patriots hold on for a 26-19 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, New England overcame losing three offensive linemen and Charles Woods came up with Geno Smith's first interception of the season in the fourth quarter to help the Patriots hold on for a 26-19 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, has suspended his campaign after being arrested Saturday night on OUI charges.
Oliver, a current member of the New Bedford City Council, had faced calls to drop out after the arrest was made public, including from Mike Minogue, the GOP candidate for governor.
Oliver, a current member of the New Bedford City Council, had faced calls to drop out after the arrest was made public, including from Mike Minogue, the GOP candidate for governor.
A distinguished honor today for 12 News meteorologist T.J. Del Santo as he was inducted to the East Providence High School Hall of Fame.
“The Roads Have Eyes!” MapQuest said while unveiling the feature.
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Candidate and New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver was arrested and charged with OUI on Saturday night.
More than $319,000 has been raised by the Alzheimer’s Association for the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” event held in Providence on Sunday morning.
The annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” was held in downtown Providence on Sunday morning.
The New England Patriots are coming off their best performance of the season, doing almost everything they wanted during a 28-point win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday.
After one night of a complete shutdown on both sides of I-95 in Cranston at the Route 10 interchange, RIDOT announced that one lane on the northbound side of the highway will remain open Saturday night.
The change in plans, RIDOT said, came because of the progress workers made on demolition work on Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Violent clashes, fires and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people marched against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
According to an Rhode Island Airport Corporation spokesperson, the "most significant aspects" of the rehabilitation work of the main runway at T.F. Green were completed on Friday.
The West Warwick Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Mouse, a beloved compassion and therapy dog, who passed away.
With early voting in Rhode Island and Massachusetts underway, several No Kings: Vote Early events took place across the area to encourage communities to understand the importance of heading to the polls.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — With early voting in Rhode Island and Massachusetts underway, several No Kings: Vote Early events took place across the area to encourage communities to understand the importance of heading to the polls. In Providence, Indivisible Metro-RI held a Flyer Tour, encouraging people to vote early…
Pawtucket police responded to an incident on Friday night that involved a machete.
VFW Post 152 in North Kingstown is holding its annual OktoberVets 5K and German Festival in Wickford on October 17, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing Sunday from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced. The 71-year-old Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after…
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
Malik O'Connor was just 17 years old when his was a promising young life was cut short in a drive-by shooting.
New England had adequate rain through the spring and summer, plus warm days and cool nights heading into fall, but that wasn’t the case elsewhere, he said.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will be closing I-195 overnight early next month to demolish the Potter Street bridge in East Providence.
Testimony in former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell's murder trial Friday revolved around digital evidence, including explicit text messages between him and Sandra Birchmore.
The high school football season is more than halfway over, and playoff seeding is starting to take shape.
A statewide pause on Flock cameras is nearing its end, but privacy advocates argue the review process lacked meaningful public input.
Democratic Gov. Maura Healey visited Fall River on Friday following the final televised debate with Republican challenger Mike Minogue, shrugging off his attacks on her record with less than three weeks until Election Day.
Harm reduction bags are meant to support those who are struggling with substance abuse, but some worry they're doing more harm than good.
Dr. Jerome Larkin, director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, joined 12 News at 4 Friday as the state's flu vaccination campaign gets into full swing.
Woonsocket Mayor Christopher Beauchamp joined 12 News at 4 Friday to discuss why he is seeking another term and how he plans to address issues facing the city.
For Sandy Boucher and Marc Berthelette, enjoying life's little moments comes naturally.
It's been 40 years since Providence's historic Outlet building went up in flames.
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after a rocky first briefing and claims of being a lawyer.
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin confirmed his office was the recipient of an envelope with "suspicious mail" late Friday morning.
The man who stopped a deadly elementary school attack in Oregon by shooting the gunman inside the building is the father of two girls at the school, his mother said Friday.
Democratic nominee for Rhode Island governor Helena Foulkes is speaking publicly for the first time since CVS reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit.
Christopher White, 39, pleaded guilty to multiple firearms- and robbery-related charges in relation to the incident. Those include Hobbs Act robbery charges, which refers to robbery that interferes with interstate commerce.
President Trump told reporters Friday that he told Katie Zacharia that she should "reconsider" her role as White House press secretary after her rocky start to the job this week. "I said, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider,'" Trump told reporters, referring to a conversation he said he had with Zacharia earlier…
According to Central Falls Police, officers attempted to stop a car being driven by 30-year-old Gabriel Estrada when he drove away.
First responders are taking the ice Friday night for a hockey game where the win isn't the goal.
There will be an increased police presence at West Warwick High School on Friday after a threatening message was found in a bathroom.
The Providence Board of Licenses and Kulture nightclub have agreed to shut down the business for eight days and submit a new security plan.
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Winter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government's seasonal outlook and other meteorologists' forecasts. You can thank or blame El Niño.
The sister of a woman who was found dead in Rehoboth last year is drumming up support after learning that the man accused of killing her plans to ask for a plea deal.
Earlier this year, a shooting at a high school hockey game inside Pawtucket's Dennis M. Lynch Arena killed three members of the Dorgan family: Rhonda, Aidan and Gerald.
Sandra Birchmore was "enamored" with former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell and yearned to have his child, according to a close friend who encouraged detectives to investigate him after her suspicious death.
Jon Morris, who played 11 of his 15-year AFL and NFL career with the Boston and New England Patriots, has died. He was 84.
The third week in October marks National Health Education Week, led by the Society for Public Health Education.
The man charged in a 1985 Newport murder case previously served time for raping a 15-year-old in the city one month after the alleged killing.
Jake Pelagalli had just wrapped up a typical shift as general manager of The Reef last year when he suddenly couldn't see out of his left eye.
The Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention Regulations approved new fire safety requirements Thursday in an effort to prevent future tragedies like the deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River.
A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school, authorities said.
The man accused of defacing dozens of gravestones and memorials at two Freetown cemeteries four years ago has been convicted, according to authorities.
The Barrington Town Council banned the use of e-bikes and e-scooters on sidewalks and in parks at their most recent meeting.
A Coventry man is facing felony charges for allegedly trying to break into a home Wednesday afternoon while armed with a gun.
Police have identified the man who died after he was hit by two cars in North Kingstown Wednesday night.
Dr. Daryl Appleton, award winning executive coach, joined us Thursday on Spotlight New England.
USA Today has named Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport as one of the best small airports in the United States.
The live, one-hour event starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
From downright creepy to fun and festive, we've once again unearthed the best local haunts, light shows and tableaus in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.