No charges filed after 4-year-old was left on North Kingstown bus
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — North Kingstown police say an investigation determined there was no criminal conduct after a 4-year-old boy was left on a bus for 50 to 55 minutes. Police were called to...
View ArticleCoast Guard suspends search for reported missing swimmer
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The search for a reported missing swimmer in South Kingstown has been suspended. The U.S. Coast Guard Station Point Judith told 12 News they had assets out in the area...
View Article71-year-old man dies at Westerly beach
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A man died Thursday after a large wave crashed over him at Weekapaug Inn Beach, according to Westerly police. Chief Paul Gingerella said the 71-year-old was wading in shallow...
View ArticlePotential shipwreck spotted along Charlestown coast
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — If you've ventured to Charlestown this summer, you may have noticed some debris in the sand. The debris is part of a supposed shipwreck that washed ashore at the Charlestown...
View ArticleMan pulled from the water in Narragansett
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — An elderly man was rushed to the hospital after he was pulled from the water in Narragansett Friday afternoon, according to authorities. Narragansett Fire Captain Joe...
View ArticleDistrict fires driver, monitors who left North Kingstown student alone on...
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The North Kingstown School Department announced Friday that the driver and monitors responsible for leaving a 4-year-old boy unattended on a bus earlier this week have...
View ArticlePolice offering free car seat checks at Wakefield Mall
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, proper car seats save the lives of 325 children under 5 each year. The agency stresses the importance of...
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Westerly man charged in suspected DUI crash that injured passenger
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A Westerly man turned himself in to Connecticut State Police Monday night in connection with a serious crash last year that sent a woman to the hospital. Connecticut State...
View ArticleACLU calls on Narragansett to repeal local laws limiting housing for...
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — The ACLU of Rhode Island is calling on Narragansett to get rid of local ordinances that limit how many unrelated people can live in the same home, arguing the local rules...
View ArticleJudge sides with property owners challenging shoreline access law
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Nearly a year and a half after Rhode Island's shoreline access law went into effect, a judge has sided with the property owners challenging it. On July 12, Superior...
View ArticleNurse charged with sexually assaulting patient at North Kingstown nursing home
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A Richmond man is facing several charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a North Kingstown nursing home patient last year, R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha...
View ArticleHouse Democrats visit Rhode Island for offshore wind panel
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Several congressional Democrats visited Rhode Island on Friday to learn more about offshore wind. This visit was hosted by Rep. Seth Magaziner, which saw them take part...
View ArticleNarragansett man accused of DUI, hitting utility pole
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- Police arrested a Narragansett man accused of driving under the influence and hitting a utility pole on Friday afternoon. South Kingstown police said 53-year-old John...
View ArticleWATCH: Swarms of dragonflies invade local beaches
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A swarm of dragonflies invaded some local beaches on Saturday. A 12 News viewer sent in a video of what appeared to be hundreds, if not thousands, of the insects flying around...
View ArticleRhode Island celebrates 35th annual Governor's Bay Day
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) -- Sunday was the 35th annual Governor's Bay Day. This yearly tradition is aimed at encouraging Rhode Islanders to make their way to the beach. Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode...
View ArticlePolice investigating smash-and-grabs at 4 North Kingstown stores
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — North Kingstown detectives are investigating after four stores were broken into early Monday morning in the area of Post Road. Police said they were called to the Five...
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Why were there swarms of dragonflies in Rhode Island?
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Videos of dragonflies swarming local beaches went viral on social media over the weekend, but that behavior isn't unheard of for these insects, according to experts....
View ArticleNarragansett's short-term rental ordinance on hold amid lawsuit
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — George Nonis rents out his four-bedroom apartment to University of Rhode Island students throughout the school year. But once those students leave, it becomes a place for...
View ArticleRI Veterans Memorial Cemetery gets $3.8 million for upgrades
EXETER, R.I. (WPRI) — The state of Rhode Island has been awarded more than $3.8 million to expand the R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Tuesday. The...
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Hopkinton restaurant raising money for murder victim's kids
HOPKINTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Jim Larisa remembers when he first met Stephanie Francis. Larisa, the owner of Wood River Bar and Grill, had called her in for a job interview. "When I'm looking for servers,...
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