WPRI.com | WPRI 12 Eyewitness News

PINPOINT WEATHER

Widespread rain Tuesday, heaviest in the afternoon, evening

Latest Headlines

West Bay
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Neighbor recalls Coventry crash involving military-style vehicle, horse trailer

The driver of a military-style vehicle involved in a late-night crash over the weekend may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to police.
Read More » 6 hours ago
Politics

Eyewitness News Debate: RI's Race for Governor

This Thursday, Eyewitness News is proud to host the first major 2018 political debate for Rhode Island broadcast live from Roger Williams University in Bristol 7 p.m.
Read More » 10 hours ago
Providence

Union 'confident' another meeting will take place with bus company prior to potential strike

Teamsters Local 25 said while an exact date and time have not been discussed, they are confident there will be another meeting with First Student prior to Thursday.
Read More » 6 hours ago
East Bay

Local family hopes to raise awareness about early-onset dementia

When you think of dementia, you may think it only affects older people. But, frontotemporal dementia can affect people as young as 40.
Read More » 6 hours ago
It's Good News
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

'Donut boy' makes a pit stop to thank RI cops

"Donut boy," also known as Tyler Carach, began his journey back in 2016, entitled "I DONUT need a reason to thank a cop." Since then, he and his mother have traveled the country delivering doughnuts to police officers nationwide.
Read More » 4 hours ago
Education
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Fung wants security upgrades, resource officers for RI schools

The Cranston mayor vowed to cut the General Assembly's budget to fund his plans.
Read More » 2 hours ago

Eyewitness News Investigates

Fung wants security upgrades, resource officers for RI schools

The Cranston mayor vowed to cut the General Assembly's budget to fund his plans.

Police launch criminal probe into ‘suspicious' credit card activity at Providence Water

One employee has already resigned from the agency.

Kobi Dennis to co-chair independent Witman's campaign for Providence mayor

Dennis and businessman Kenneth Dulgarian will co-chair Dee Dee Witman's campaign.

Nesi's Notes: Sept. 22

Your weekly briefing on RI politics and more.

WPRI 12/RWU Poll: RI voters back state leaders on PawSox departure

The exclusive survey shows only 38% think Rhode Island leaders should have offered more taxpayer support to keep the team in Pawtucket.

More Headlines

2 suspects in string of animal abuse cases plead not guilty 4 hours ago

Michael Williams and Kayla Card both pleaded not guilty to several animal abuse charges stemming from a months long investigation.
Providence
With help of grant, The Miriam takes aim at 'superbugs' 6 hours ago

Local researchers are receiving a $9.4 million grant to study and fight the growing problem of "superbugs," which are resistant to drugs and antibiotics.
Providence
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

School bus caught in chain-reaction crash on I-95 8 hours ago

Cars in front of the bus had slowed for traffic, but the bus driver failed to stop in time.
West Bay
Copyright by WPRI - All rights reserved

Man pleads no contest in 2016 murder of Providence basketball player 6 hours ago

Jose Morales, 24, pleaded no contest to one count of second degree murder in Superior Court Monday. Morales is accused to killing his friend, 22-year-old Kip Stewart.
Providence
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Police launch criminal probe into ‘suspicious' credit card activity at Providence Water 9 hours ago

One employee has already resigned from the agency.
Dan McGowan
Central Falls man sentenced on molestation charges 10 hours ago

According to the Attorney General's office, 52-year-old Carlos Rivera was sentenced to 50 years with 30 to serve. He will spend the remaining 20 years on probation.
Blackstone Valley
Copyright by WPRI - All rights reserved

Gas prices down 2 cents this week in RI 10 hours ago

According to AAA Northeast, self service regular has dropped 2 cents this week, averaging $2.83 per gallon.
Money

It's Good News

Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

'Donut boy' makes a pit stop to thank RI cops
No time to lose: Firefighters help deliver baby on I-95
Sunflower garden brightens vacant I-195 land in annual tradition
After vandals strike, family and friends restore Gianna Cirella memorial
Race to honor Boston bombing victim raises $100K for first responders

Eyewitness Sports

RI Gubernatorial Debate LIVE

Democratic incumbent Gina Raimondo, Republican nominee Allan Fung and independent Joe Trillo are facing off on Thursday September 27 at 7 p.m. LIVE from Roger Williams University and on WPRI 12 & WPRI.com. Learn more »

Don't Miss

'Donut boy' makes a pit stop to thank RI cops

"Donut boy," also known as Tyler Carach, began his journey back in 2016, entitled "I DONUT need a reason to thank a cop." Since then, he and his mother have traveled the country delivering doughnuts to police officers nationwide.

From meat pies to fast pitch, Providence's Hispanic community continues to grow

If you spend some time in Providence, you'll find generations of stories about the community that brought the state the last two mayors of Providence and hundreds of thriving businesses.

Could it be? Group searching Newport Harbor for long-lost 'Endeavour'

The Rhode Island Marine Archeology Project announced their latest study results Friday afternoon.

FDA issues warning about certain flea and tick treatments

According to the agency, some treatments in the isoxazoline class have the potential for neurologic adverse events.

Google Doodle celebrates Mister Rogers

Google said the stop-motion animation video marked the anniversary of the first taping of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - which occurred on September 21, 1967. The show made its debut on PBS in February of 1968.