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TARGET 12: Investigating Tax-Free Rides

THURSDAY AT 5// Target 12 Investigator Tim White uncovers some cars have been on the road - tax-free - for decades. Find out who's getting the perks.
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Lawyer for Carnevale seeking documents on state police pole camera system

Lawyer for John Carnevale is looking for more information on state police video that was recorded over in criminal case.
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SE Mass
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Updated Westport rollover sends 3 to area hospitals

Route 88 was closed for more than an hour Wednesday due to a rollover crash that sent three people to the hospital.
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Providence

Updated Lifespan: Nurses' strike won't affect quality of patient care

Members of United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) Local 5098 are scheduled to vote Thursday on whether or not to walk off the job next week.
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West Bay
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Updated Police searching for suspects in Cranston market robbery

Cranston police are searching for two suspects who they say robbed the Ocean State Market on Dyer Avenue Friday evening.
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Updated Problem Solved: Local grandmother refunded following 'horrible' vacation

"We pull up to the place and it's like, 'oh my God, this place is horrible!'" she told Call 12 for Action.
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Lawyer for Carnevale seeking documents on state police pole camera system

Lawyer for John Carnevale is looking for more information on state police video that was recorded over in criminal case.

South Street Landing developer opposes 46-story tower plan

Dick Galvin is urging the City Council to not “change the rules in the middle of the game."

Opponent files elections complaint against Councilman Aponte

Pedro Espinal is challenging signatures collected by Luis Aponte.

Disabled veteran's daughter angered by long VA delays, dad's death

SAH grants help disabled veterans make their homes accessible, and in the long run could save money by avoiding full-time nursing home care.

Doughty: Study group ‘greatly exaggerated' Providence's pension problem

The president of the Providence firefighters' union says the city doesn't need a “dramatic change” to its poorly-funded retirement system.

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Ford recalls 550K vehicles that can roll away unexpectedly 1 hour ago

Ford is recalling about 550,000 cars and SUVs in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly.
Recalls And Warnings
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Alabama man's 20-mile walk to work attracts praise, new car 3 hours ago

An Alabama college student whose car broke down just before his first day of work made the 20-mile (32-kilometer) journey on foot, a feat that earned him fame — and a new car.
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Rhode Island bills trucks $625,000 in first month of tolling 3 hours ago

Rhode Island has billed about $625,000 to trucks in its first month of tolling.
Providence
Fall River police make rooftop arrest 4 hours ago

Police responded after a man made his way to the roof of the Fall River Herald News building on Pocasset Street.
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Confirmed: Tornado hit northeastern Connecticut Tuesday 1 hour ago

Representatives from the National Weather Service surveyed the damaged in Ashford.
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South Street Landing developer opposes 46-story tower plan 2 hours ago

Dick Galvin is urging the City Council to not “change the rules in the middle of the game."
Providence
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Nice Stretch Through the End of the Week 9 hours ago

Dry skies, warm afternoons and cool nights through the end of the week.
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Alabama man's 20-mile walk to work attracts praise, new car
Coventry police, fire participate in 'Lip Sync Challenge'
RI Convention Center donates food to YMCA
Woman finds her smile again after being attacked by her dog
E-911 operators recognized for helping woman in medical distress

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Alabama man's 20-mile walk to work attracts praise, new car

An Alabama college student whose car broke down just before his first day of work made the 20-mile (32-kilometer) journey on foot, a feat that earned him fame — and a new car.

Publix employees dig through landfill to find adorable girl's lost bunny

People in the south, well they just love Publix. Employees at the Publix in Daphne just gave everyone even more reason to love them. And it all started with a lost bunny, which led to a harrowing journey, then an amazing reunion.

Judge's ruling ends Providence Place 'Rice Wars'

Judge Richard Licht addressed the question in a case dubbed the "Rice Wars," which dates to 2005.

All-Access David Cox: Behind the scenes with URI's new men's basketball coach

Just three months after taking over as head coach of the University of Rhode Island (URI) men's basketball team, David Cox has quickly acclimated himself to life as a head coach.

Coventry police, fire participate in 'Lip Sync Challenge'

The Coventry Police and Fire Departments are the first in Rhode Island to answer the call to the "Lip Sync Challenge."

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Photos: Tornado hits Ashford, Conn.

The EF0 tornado touched down Tuesday, the National Weather Service confirmed.

Photos: Community mourns loss of slain Weymouth officer

Photos: Beach Break 2018

WPRI 12, FOX Providence, The CW Providence and myRITV hosted a 'Beach Break' sun risk and screening event with information and complimentary sun screening and other awareness activities Friday, July 13 at Narragansett Town Beach.