Tim Walz begins first solo campaign trip, with stop in Newport on Thursday
NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was in California on Tuesday as he kicked off a cross-country campaign tour that includes a stop in Rhode Island. The location for...
View ArticleMcKee, state leaders break ground on new DCYF residential facility in Exeter
EXETER, R.I. (WPRI) — State leaders were in Exeter on Wednesday to break ground on what will become Rhode Island's newest residential facility for teenage girls, creating what they hope will be a...
View ArticleLocal YMCA gets $700k for programming, community spaces
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — The Westerly-Pawcatuck branch of the Ocean Community YMCA is getting $700,000 in federal earmarks to improve programming and community spaces. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon...
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70-inch Tarpon caught off Rhode Island coast
(WPRI) — Thomas Czernik made the catch of a lifetime back in June. The Brown University graduate student was fishing from the beach in southern Rhode Island when he unexpectedly reeled in a 70-inch...
View ArticleWashington County Fair kicks off Wednesday
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — A five-day summer staple in Rhode Island is officially back. The 58th Annual Washington County Fair kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Gates open at 8 a.m. every...
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Construction kicks off on new Quonset pier
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Several Rhode Island leaders celebrated the piledriving of a new pier at Quonset Business Park Wednesday, marking the first such construction in nearly 70 years. Federal...
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Dolphin washes ashore in South Kingstown
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A dead dolphin washed ashore near Matunuck Beach Road in South Kingstown on Thursday. A 12 News viewer sent in photos of the dolphin which appears to have a wound on its...
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Saving Our Beaches: Charlestown's beach erosion is accelerating
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The beaches in Charlestown have been eroding at an accelerated pace over the past decade. Last winter's losses, however, were devastating. The Charlestown Breachway was...
View ArticleRI car dealerships to send refund checks after reaching settlements
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — People who bought cars within the last few years at six Rhode Island dealerships will receive refund checks after the companies reached settlement agreements with the state...
View ArticleWesterly man sentenced for motorcycle crash that seriously injured 8
NORTHFIELD, Mass. (WPRI) — A Westerly man will spend up to over a decade behind bars in connection with a serious crash that injured eight people two years ago. Ryan O’Farrell, 34, was sentenced on...
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Ernesto kicks up large waves, dangerous surf at RI beaches
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Monday isn't exactly a prime beach day due to the rainy forecast. But anyone who's planning to go check out the big waves being kicked up by Hurricane Ernesto should do so...
View Article4 swimmers rescued from rip current at East Beach
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — Four swimmers are lucky to be alive after becoming caught in a rip current at East Beach Saturday evening, according to the Watch Hill Fire Department. Watch Hill Fire Chief...
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Harborside Inn destroyed by fire one year ago
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — Sunday marked one year since the fire that destroyed a historic Block Island hotel. The Harborside Inn has been demolished after it was deemed a total loss due to heavy...
View ArticleTruck tips over in North Kingstown roundabout
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — First responders were at the scene of a crash in North Kingstown Thursday. It appears that a dump truck tipped over onto its side in the roundabout by Davisville and...
View Article8-year-old girl hit by car in Westerly
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A young girl is being checked out after she was hit by a car Thursday afternoon in Westerly. Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella told 12 News the 8-year-old was chasing a cat...
View ArticlePerson hospitalized after motorcycle crash in West Greenwich
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WPRI) -- A person was taken to the hospital after being involved in a a motorcycle accident in West Greenwich Saturday morning. According to a post on the West Greenwich...
View ArticleCrews to spray for mosquitoes in South Kingstown, Westerly
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Summer might be winding down but mosquitoes are still out until the first hard frost. The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will spray the Great Swamp...
View ArticleHelicopter being used for mosquito treatment in southern RI
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is taking steps to protect people from mosquito-borne viruses. A helicopter will be flying over the Great...
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Lifeguards recall saving swimmers from rip current
STONINGTON, Conn. (WPRI) — David Grigely is counting his blessings. Grigley was swimming at East Beach earlier this month when he and several others became caught in a strong rip current. "I'm a...
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Schools enforcing AI policies in the classroom
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — As the first week of back-to-school wraps up, some schools are revamping policies surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The first day of school in...
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