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Massachusetts State Police say one person is dead after a crash between a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/driver-killed-in-crash-on-i-95-in-north-attleboro/
Driver killed in crash on I-95 in North Attleboro
Police said the crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday near mile marker 8 and involved a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Massachusetts State Police say one person is dead after a crash between a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/driver-killed-in-crash-on-i-95-in-north-attleboro/
We’ll turn even colder and more windy for Black Friday as shoppers hit the stores.
Weather Now: Chilly, Breezy Today; Colder Black Friday
Hey everyone and Happy Thanksgiving! We’re looking at some chilly and drier air working its way in to the area with breezy conditions. No big weather issues are expected for today though as m…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We’ll turn even colder and more windy for Black Friday as shoppers hit the stores.
Catch up on "The Last Don of Providence" — Episode 1 is available on-demand on the free WPRI 12+ app for smart TVs. How to get the app: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/inside-the-mafia/the-last-don-of-providence-a-12-tv-app-exclusive/
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Catch up on "The Last Don of Providence" — Episode 1 is available on-demand on the free WPRI 12+ app for smart TVs. How to get the app: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/inside-the-mafia/the-last-don-of-providence-a-12-tv-app-exclusive/
Everyone at WPRI 12 wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Everyone at WPRI 12 wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
The city of Providence has paid out $126,000 in settlements for an officer who faced four federal lawsuits. https://www.wpri.com/target-12/settlement-reached-in-last-of-four-federal-lawsuits-against-providence-officer/
Settlement reached in last of four federal lawsuits against Providence officer
On Tuesday, federal court filings showed that a settlement against Officer Matthew Sheridan had been approved a month earlier by the Providence City Council’s Committee on Claims and Pending …
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November 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The city of Providence has paid out $126,000 in settlements for an officer who faced four federal lawsuits. https://www.wpri.com/target-12/settlement-reached-in-last-of-four-federal-lawsuits-against-providence-officer/
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a Fall River man last weekend. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/suspect-in-deadly-fall-river-shooting-arrested-in-florida/
Suspect in deadly Fall River shooting arrested in Florida
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a Fall River man last weekend, according to prosecutors.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a Fall River man last weekend. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/suspect-in-deadly-fall-river-shooting-arrested-in-florida/
Giant balloons got into shape Wednesday for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as crews inflated the giant characters on the streets of New York City. https://www.wpri.com/holidays/a-welcome-form-of-inflation-balloons-take-shape-for-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/
(📸: Associated Press)
(📸: Associated Press)
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Giant balloons got into shape Wednesday for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as crews inflated the giant characters on the streets of New York City. https://www.wpri.com/holidays/a-welcome-form-of-inflation-balloons-take-shape-for-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/
(📸: Associated Press)
(📸: Associated Press)
Police are investigating a deadly rollover crash that happened on I-295 in Cranston Wednesday afternoon. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/ri-state-police-seeks-witnesses-of-deadly-cranston-crash/
RI State Police seeks witnesses of deadly Cranston crash
Police are investigating a deadly rollover crash that happened in Cranston Wednesday afternoon.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Police are investigating a deadly rollover crash that happened on I-295 in Cranston Wednesday afternoon. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/ri-state-police-seeks-witnesses-of-deadly-cranston-crash/
Here's why the US Chamber of Commerce believes supporting small businesses is especially important this year: https://www.wpri.com/holidays/why-small-business-saturday-matters-more-this-year/
Why Small Business Saturday matters more this year
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses make up 99% of businesses in the United States and roughly 79% of those businesses say this holiday season will be important for their ov…
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November 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Here's why the US Chamber of Commerce believes supporting small businesses is especially important this year: https://www.wpri.com/holidays/why-small-business-saturday-matters-more-this-year/
Law enforcement officials are urging everyone to drive sober ahead of the holiday weekend. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/police-stress-importance-of-driving-sober-ahead-of-thanksgiving/
Police warn against drunk driving ahead of Thanksgiving
Law enforcement officials are urging everyone to drive sober ahead of the holiday weekend.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Law enforcement officials are urging everyone to drive sober ahead of the holiday weekend. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/police-stress-importance-of-driving-sober-ahead-of-thanksgiving/
Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury Wednesday. https://www.wpri.com/sports/patriots-new-england-nation/patriots-lt-will-campbell-placed-on-ir-lg-jared-wilson-also-expected-out-vs-giants/
Patriots LT Will Campbell placed on IR; LG Jared Wilson also expected out vs. Giants
Campbell was carted off the field in the third quarter of the Patriots’ 26-20 win at Cincinnati last week.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury Wednesday. https://www.wpri.com/sports/patriots-new-england-nation/patriots-lt-will-campbell-placed-on-ir-lg-jared-wilson-also-expected-out-vs-giants/
RIEMA confirmed the CodeRED alert system is temporarily unavailable, but stressed that the state also uses supplemental platforms for emergency notifications. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/riema-codered-temporarily-unavailable-due-to-cyberattack-other-alert-systems-still-online/
RIEMA: CodeRED temporarily unavailable due to cyberattack; other alert systems still online
The CodeRED system allows state and municipal agencies to send alerts to residents during emergencies.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
RIEMA confirmed the CodeRED alert system is temporarily unavailable, but stressed that the state also uses supplemental platforms for emergency notifications. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/riema-codered-temporarily-unavailable-due-to-cyberattack-other-alert-systems-still-online/
UPDATE: While last week’s “cybersecurity incident” in Attleboro remains under investigation, officials said all city phone lines have been restored. Details below.
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/attleboro-phone-systems-back-online-after-cyber-incident/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/attleboro-phone-systems-back-online-after-cyber-incident/
Attleboro phone systems back online after cyber incident
Last Thursday, the city announced that several technology systems were taken offline.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
UPDATE: While last week’s “cybersecurity incident” in Attleboro remains under investigation, officials said all city phone lines have been restored. Details below.
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/attleboro-phone-systems-back-online-after-cyber-incident/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/attleboro-phone-systems-back-online-after-cyber-incident/
Learn how Providence native Luigi "Louie" Manocchio became the notorious gangster known as "Baby Shacks" in "The Last Don of Providence" — Episode 1 available now, exclusively on the WPRI 12+ app. https://www.wpri.com/target-12/inside-the-mafia/the-last-don-of-providence-a-12-tv-app-exclusive/
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Learn how Providence native Luigi "Louie" Manocchio became the notorious gangster known as "Baby Shacks" in "The Last Don of Providence" — Episode 1 available now, exclusively on the WPRI 12+ app. https://www.wpri.com/target-12/inside-the-mafia/the-last-don-of-providence-a-12-tv-app-exclusive/
A West Warwick woman with breast cancer won a $12,000 Keno prize over the weekend. Tap the link for more on how Melissa Bourassa wants to use some of her winnings to give back to the community: https://shorturl.at/iPs69
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A West Warwick woman with breast cancer won a $12,000 Keno prize over the weekend. Tap the link for more on how Melissa Bourassa wants to use some of her winnings to give back to the community: https://shorturl.at/iPs69
NEW: Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House. President Trump was at his West Palm Beach golf course during the incident. Tap below for the developing details.
https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/2-national-guard-members-shot-in-washington-dc-and-their-condition-isnt-known/
https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/2-national-guard-members-shot-in-washington-dc-and-their-condition-isnt-known/
Sources: 2 National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, and their condition isn’t known
Two National Guard soldiers were shot Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to two law enforcement officials not authorized to discuss the matter p…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
NEW: Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House. President Trump was at his West Palm Beach golf course during the incident. Tap below for the developing details.
https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/2-national-guard-members-shot-in-washington-dc-and-their-condition-isnt-known/
https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/2-national-guard-members-shot-in-washington-dc-and-their-condition-isnt-known/
Catie's tracking how your Thanksgiving forecast is shaping up. She'll have the details coming up at 4 so you can plan ahead.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Catie's tracking how your Thanksgiving forecast is shaping up. She'll have the details coming up at 4 so you can plan ahead.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/
Catie's tracking how your Thanksgiving forecast is shaping up. She'll have the details coming up at 4 so you can plan ahead.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Catie's tracking how your Thanksgiving forecast is shaping up. She'll have the details coming up at 4 so you can plan ahead.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/
If you want to go to a Rhode Island mall on Thanksgiving Day, you will be out of luck. Tap below for five things to know about the Ocean State's remaining "blue laws" affecting some holidays.
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/why-supermarkets-liquor-stores-in-ri-will-be-closed-on-thanksgiving/
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/why-supermarkets-liquor-stores-in-ri-will-be-closed-on-thanksgiving/
Why supermarkets, liquor stores in RI will be closed on Thanksgiving
Rhode Island still has a few “blue laws” that affect modern holidays.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
If you want to go to a Rhode Island mall on Thanksgiving Day, you will be out of luck. Tap below for five things to know about the Ocean State's remaining "blue laws" affecting some holidays.
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/why-supermarkets-liquor-stores-in-ri-will-be-closed-on-thanksgiving/
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/why-supermarkets-liquor-stores-in-ri-will-be-closed-on-thanksgiving/
The Thanksgiving travel rush is in full swing. At 4, we'll have a live look at the conditions and an important message from public safety officials.
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/thanksgiving-travel-guide-2025/
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/thanksgiving-travel-guide-2025/
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Thanksgiving travel rush is in full swing. At 4, we'll have a live look at the conditions and an important message from public safety officials.
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/thanksgiving-travel-guide-2025/
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/thanksgiving-travel-guide-2025/
Rhode Island Energy has submitted a proposal that would hike monthly gas and electric rates next fall. Find out how much your bill could increase if it's approved:
RI Energy customers could see higher electric, gas bills under new proposal
If approved, the average RI Energy customer would see about an $8 monthly increase to energy bills and a roughly $350 annual increase to gas bills.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Rhode Island Energy has submitted a proposal that would hike monthly gas and electric rates next fall. Find out how much your bill could increase if it's approved:
Rhode Island Energy customers could see their utility bills go up next fall. Today at 4, we break down the numbers and the reason for the proposed rate increase.
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Rhode Island Energy customers could see their utility bills go up next fall. Today at 4, we break down the numbers and the reason for the proposed rate increase.
The Trump administration announced new lower Medicare prices for 15 drugs yesterday. Those drugs include GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Tap the link to learn more: https://shorturl.at/4Omrx
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Trump administration announced new lower Medicare prices for 15 drugs yesterday. Those drugs include GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Tap the link to learn more: https://shorturl.at/4Omrx
President Trump’s criminal prosecution in Georgia suddenly moved to its end Wednesday, as the prosecutor who recently took over the case announced he will not move forward with it.
Prosecutor drops Trump’s criminal case in Georgia
President Trump’s criminal prosecution in Georgia suddenly moved to its end Wednesday, as the prosecutor who recently took over the case announced he will not move forward with it. Pete Skandalaki…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
President Trump’s criminal prosecution in Georgia suddenly moved to its end Wednesday, as the prosecutor who recently took over the case announced he will not move forward with it.
Lots of businesses will be opening their doors early to shoppers on Black Friday. Tap the link for a list of stores and their special hours: https://shorturl.at/rO8hk
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Lots of businesses will be opening their doors early to shoppers on Black Friday. Tap the link for a list of stores and their special hours: https://shorturl.at/rO8hk