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Prov firefighter pinned between fire engine, car

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A Providence firefighter was pinned between their fire engine and a car after getting stuck in the snowy streets early Sunday morn...

By wpri Feb 09, 2025 11:51AM Feb 09, 2025 11:51AM

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Ticketing Tint: A Target 12 Investigators exclusive

Driving with dark windows in Rhode Island could be risking a heavy fine. In a Target 12 Investigators exclusive, Tim White breaks down state tinting laws and...

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Feb 08, 2025 02:08AM
Feb 08, 2025 02:08AM

Storm blankets Southern New England in snow

Several inches of snow fell overnight Saturday into Sunday....

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Feb 08, 2025 01:58AM
Feb 08, 2025 01:58AM
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Prov firefighter pinned between fire engine, car

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A Providence firefighter was pinned between their fire engine and a car after getting stuck in the snowy streets early Sunday morn...

By wpri
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Feb 09, 2025 11:51AM
Feb 09, 2025 11:51AM
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Stream local news, weather and more with WPRI 12+ TV app

Local television station WPRI 12/FOX Providence/The CW Providence/myRITV announced a brand new way to watch WPRI 12. You can now watch WPRI 12 News, WPRI 12â...

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Feb 09, 2025 09:00AM
Feb 09, 2025 09:00AM

Crews respond to water main break in East Providence

A portion of Willett Avenue in East Providence was closed on Saturday night while crews worked to repair a water main break....

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Feb 09, 2025 01:51AM
Feb 09, 2025 01:51AM

Parking bans issued ahead of weekend snowstorm

According to the current forecast, the snowfall will become steady after 9 p.m. Saturday and the heaviest will fall between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. before it star...

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Feb 08, 2025 01:58AM
Feb 08, 2025 01:58AM

CVS Health cutting 23 Rhode Island-based jobs

CVS Health is preparing to slash nearly two dozen Rhode Island-based jobs, 12 News has learned....

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Feb 08, 2025 12:54AM
Feb 08, 2025 12:54AM

Mass. bill could allow student athletes to forfeit due to sex of other team

A new bill aims to allow public school sports coaches to forfeit games if a player on the opposing team is of the opposite sex....

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Feb 08, 2025 12:35AM
Feb 08, 2025 12:35AM

Senators tour 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center

Anyone in the United States can be connected with a mental health professional by dialing 988 and connecting with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Rhode Island state senators toured the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center in East Providence. ...

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Feb 08, 2025 12:30AM
Feb 08, 2025 12:30AM

Officials urge preparedness as winter storm continues

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A winter storm warning is in effect until 1 p.m. on Sunday with an expected 4-8" in total snow accumulations. Rhode Island Govern...

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Feb 08, 2025 06:22PM
Feb 08, 2025 06:22PM

Five men arrested on drug, gun charges

(WPRI) -- The Rhode Island State Police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) task Force said they have arrested several suspects on gun and drug cha...

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Feb 08, 2025 05:36PM
Feb 08, 2025 05:36PM

What's Happening: AAA Travel Marketplace

The AAA Travel Marketplace is back to help you plan your next getaway!...

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Feb 08, 2025 03:14PM
Feb 08, 2025 03:14PM

Nesi's Notes: Feb. 8

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more....

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Feb 08, 2025 09:00AM
Feb 08, 2025 09:00AM

New Hampshire man is 2nd person known to be living with a pig kidney

Scientists are genetically altering pigs so their organs are more humanlike to address the transplant shortage. More than 100,000 people are on the U.S. tr...

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Feb 08, 2025 03:14AM
Feb 08, 2025 03:14AM

Aaron Hernandez's brother sentenced to time served in shooting threats case

The brother of the late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was sentenced Friday to 18 months of prison time already served for threatening to c...

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Feb 08, 2025 02:36AM
Feb 08, 2025 02:36AM

Demonstrators rally against Trump's immigration crackdown in Pawtucket

Hundreds gathered in Pawtucket Friday evening to rally against President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration....

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Feb 08, 2025 02:22AM
Feb 08, 2025 02:22AM

Police increasing DUI patrols on Super Bowl Sunday

If you're driving Sunday, you can expect to see more than just plow trucks on the roads....

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Feb 08, 2025 02:16AM
Feb 08, 2025 02:16AM
Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Rhode Island News

Prov firefighter pinned between fire engine, car

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A Providence firefighter was pinned between their fire engine and a car after getting stuck in the snowy streets early Sunday morn...

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Feb 09, 2025 11:51AM
Feb 09, 2025 11:51AM

Stream local news, weather and more with WPRI 12+ TV app

Local television station WPRI 12/FOX Providence/The CW Providence/myRITV announced a brand new way to watch WPRI 12. You can now watch WPRI 12 News, WPRI 12â...

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Feb 09, 2025 09:00AM
Feb 09, 2025 09:00AM

Crews respond to water main break in East Providence

A portion of Willett Avenue in East Providence was closed on Saturday night while crews worked to repair a water main break....

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Feb 09, 2025 01:51AM
Feb 09, 2025 01:51AM

Rhode Island Latest Articles

Officials urge preparedness as winter storm continues

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A winter storm warning is in effect until 1 p.m. on Sunday with an expected 4-8" in total snow accumulations. Rhode Island Govern...

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Feb 08, 2025 06:22PM
Feb 08, 2025 06:22PM

Five men arrested on drug, gun charges

(WPRI) -- The Rhode Island State Police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) task Force said they have arrested several suspects on gun and drug cha...

By wpri
0.0 Ratings
Feb 08, 2025 05:36PM
Feb 08, 2025 05:36PM