This week on Newsmakers: two extended interviews with prominent local leaders who've faced adversity. On the first half, Tim White sits down with Superior Court Judge Richard Licht to discuss the severe injuries he sustained when he was struck by a Jeep crossing Smith Street, and his road to recovery; on the second half, former Care New England CEO Dr. James Fanale discusses his cancer diagnosis and what it's taught him about the medical system.

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory may have found a major clue into the mysterious respiratory syndrome illness affecting hundreds of dogs.

In a city council meeting Thursday night, councilors unanimously approved an agreement that would give Enrique Sosa a lump sum in exchange for ending his legal claims against the city.

Dr. Zimmerman joins Kim for Thursday's Community Focus.

The remains of a Pawtucket man who died while serving in World War II were finally laid to rest Thursday morning.

The New England Patriots no longer have a Monday night meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs next month.

The Fairhaven High School football team is looking to finish its Cinderella run on Thursday with a state title.

https://www.wpri.com/sports/high-school-football/fairhaven-looks-to-make-history-in-first-super-bowl-trip-since-2000/

The Fairhaven High School football team is looking to finish its Cinderella run on Thursday with a state title.

https://www.wpri.com/sports/high-school-football/fairhaven-looks-to-make-history-in-first-super-bowl-trip-since-2000/

12 News will have more on this story as it develops.

Incoming Johnson & Wales University (JWU) students are now required to live on-campus for their first three years.

Officers rushed to the intersection of Broadway and Sutton Street Friday morning after being notified of a crash involving a pedestrian, according to a police report obtained by 12 News.

Israel and Hamas agree to extend their cease-fire by another day