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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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West Bay
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Police seek driver in Coventry hit-and-run

The victim was hit on Victory Highway and suffered serious injuries earlier this month, according to police.
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Opponent files elections complaint against Councilman Aponte New

Pedro Espinal is challenging signatures collected by Luis Aponte.
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Providence

Updated Nurses union to strike, hospital to pay $10 million to contract agency

The union issued a 10-day strike notice Friday after they rejected a new contract offer from Lifespan.
Read More » 18 mins ago
Target 12

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.
Read More » 1 hour ago
Providence
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Providence councilor apologizes after argument with constituent leads to threat

The victim filed a complaint with the police on July 9.
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New 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.

City Council candidate Vargas tells elections panel he lives in Providence

Councilwoman Matos has accused Oscar Vargas of living in Warwick.

Councilman Hassett won't be on ballot, clearing way for newcomer Kerwin

Hassett was elected to the City Council in 1997.

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Ammonia leak contained at New Bedford waterfront company 4 hours ago

Several agencies responded to a company on Fish Island Tuesday morning for an ammonia leak.
SE Mass
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Health department closes beach, reopens 2 others to swimming 7 hours ago

The beaches at Goddard Memorial State Park and Kingston's Camp are now back open while Camp Grosvenor has again been closed.
South County
Seekonk PD: ATV crackdown about education, not arrests 1 hour ago

Noise, trespassing, and vandalism complaints have Seekonk police taking action against riders of recreational vehicles caught breaking the law.
SE Mass
'We're just covered in lava': Couple describes moments after lava bomb hits 8 hours ago

HILO (KHON2) — Fifty-two people were aboard Lava Ocean Tours' Hot Spot vessel to catch an early morning glimpse of lava.
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Judge's ruling ends Providence Place 'Rice Wars' 9 hours ago

Judge Richard Licht addressed the question in a case dubbed the "Rice Wars," which dates to 2005.
Providence
Ford to spend up to $299M to settle Takata air bag lawsuits 1 hour ago

The agreement announced Monday must get court approval. It covers owners who claim that their vehicles' value dropped because Ford used Takata equipment.
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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
Tiverton police reward good drivers on Fourth of July

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'We're just covered in lava': Couple describes moments after lava bomb hits

HILO (KHON2) — Fifty-two people were aboard Lava Ocean Tours' Hot Spot vessel to catch an early morning glimpse of lava.

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."

Seagull steals man's wallet in Gloucester

Gloucester Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken says a seagull swooped down and took the man's wallet from the top of a pizza box at the city's waterfront around 9 p.m. Friday.

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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.