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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · 15h

Smooth sailing for passengers at TF Green right now despite national concerns about the government shutdown affecting air traffic control. I’ll have what we’re seeing across the country tonight at 4:30/5:30 @wpri12.bsky.social

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · 1d

They spelled his name wrong💀

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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 16d

Mayor Brett Smiley signed an executive order that reaffirms Providence police officers are not immigration officers.

The EO also urges *federal authorities* not to wear masks, to clearly ID themselves/their agency.

Reporting w/@katewilkinson.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 27d

It's been 24 years since the U.S. was the target of a coordinated terrorist attack that killed thousands.

12 News would like to remember the lives lost, including those from Southern New England. #NeverForget

Remembering the 9/11 victims from Southern New England

Thursday marks 24 years since the U.S. was the target of a coordinated terrorist attack that killed thousands.

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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · Sep 8

BREAKING: It's official - Hasbro is moving its HQ out of Pawtucket and going to Boston www.wpri.com/business/has...

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Sep 3

Love the answers in today's Rhode Map.
A research vessel!?!
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/03/m... @danmcgowan.bsky.social

What would Rhode Island school leaders do with $1.3b Powerball jackpot? - The Boston Globe

Rhode Map asked Rhode Island College President Jack Warner and five district superintendents what they would do with $1.3 billion.

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Aug 20

RI Governor Dan McKee wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to give a specific immigration policy the state needs to change, after DOJ sends letter threatening to take away federal funding
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · Aug 7

How did RI land on the Trump admin's new list of "sanctuary" states/cities?

DOJ won't confirm if it's the policy Chafee adopted after 2014 Morales ruling

Gov's office says it got no notice

AG: "their words are of no moment to me" (via @katewilkinson.bsky.social)

DOJ won’t say what RI needs to change to get off ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list

The DOJ released a list Tuesday of 35 communities that it says have policies that prevent federal immigration officials from doing their jobs.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · Jun 10

While Democrats are fighting proposed Medicaid cuts at the federal level, Rhode Islanders are facing their own cuts on the state level due to a change in the program’s income limit. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports: ⤵️

700 Rhode Islanders to lose Medicaid coverage; state blames old mistake

A spokesperson for EOHHS says new income limits will take effect this month for new patients.

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · May 28

I got a work Tik Tok to talk about my more in-depth stories. Follow me if you want to see the stories I find interesting. This one required digging through some Rhode Island Revolutionary War History

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjQPLgLf/

It was really interesting to put together a story that combines history with a very political topic. Also the woman testifying is a RI Congressman’s mother-in-law @WPRI 12 & FOX Providence #greenscree...

TikTok video by Kate Wilkinson News

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · May 23

“This is the most deliberately damaging bill to the economy and to our health care system that I’ve ever seen."
RI Senator Jack Reed responds to Trump's "big beautiful bill" as it heads to the Senate www.wpri.com/news/politic...

‘Deliberately damaging’: Reed warns of difficult fight ahead against Trump bill

RI Senator Jack Reed said Trump bill could cut Medicaid for 40,000 Rhode Islanders.

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Apr 15

With CRMC reform talks underway at the RI State House, homeowners are challenging regulators to keep their seawalls.
Full story: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

‘We lost 30 feet of property’ Homeowners challenge CRMC as bills propose reform

Anne-Marie Corbett is part of a class-action lawsuit against the CRMC, arguing she should be able to protect her property from erosion.

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Apr 14

Just got a fun email

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · Apr 11

An East Prov. woman says she signed a five-year lease for her city-owned rental in 2022. The city says it was never valid. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/i-dont-want-to-leave-east-providence-mayor-disabled-woman-in-dispute-over-city-owned-home/

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Apr 10

An East Providence woman believes her lease for her city-owned rental was called into question because she had repeatedly criticized Mayor Bob DaSilva on social media. The Mayor says he wants to use the home for homeless veterans
Full story: www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social

‘I don’t want to leave’: East Providence mayor, disabled woman in dispute over city-owned home

Julia Dempsey experienced a moment out of a reality TV show six years ago when she was handed the keys to a city-owned rental in East Providence.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · Mar 20

A chain-link fence with a "no trespassing" sign has gone back up on George Waterman Road in Johnston after the property owners regained control of the lot, @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports.

Johnston affordable housing lot returned to owners after eminent domain attempt

Property owner Ralph Santoro said the property has been with his family for decades.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · Mar 12

A new lawsuit accuses Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., who has said he intends to seize a property slated to become affordable housing through eminent domain, of infringing on the owners' rights. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports.

Johnston mayor to take property by eminent domain as owners file lawsuit

The property owners want to build 250 affordable apartments.

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Tim White @timwhiteri.bsky.social · Mar 6

BREAKING: A RI federal judge agreed to continue blocking the Trump administration from freezing federal aid to states.

"The executive has put itself above Congress," Judge John McConnell wrote. (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social)

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‘The executive has put itself above Congress’: RI judge extends block of Trump funding freeze

Judge John McConnell issued his decision two weeks after hearings were held at federal court in Providence.

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Mar 5

Bookshelf dilemma: Tracy Deonn just dropped her new book and I LOVE THIS SERIES. But that paperback needs to come out ASAP because I NEED my spines to match 🫢 Do I buy a whole set of hardcovers? Do I buy the kindle? Do I buy the audiobook? Do I wait for my library hold to come in? I’m in shambles

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · Feb 27

The Maddie Potts Foundation is working with the family of late Chariho soccer coach Michael "Scotty" McGuire to create a scholarship in his memory,

“He was just such an empathetic soul,” Stephanie Potts recalled.

Maddie Potts Foundation creating scholarship for late Chariho coach

Michael “Scotty” McGuire coached Maddie Potts, who died in 2017.

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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · Feb 26

Great piece about the real drivers of your energy bill by my colleagues @elisherman.bsky.social @sarahguernelli.bsky.social @katewilkinson.bsky.social - including this chart slicing it up into different components www.wpri.com/target-12/ex...

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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · Feb 19

NEW: Warwick has agreed to a $600,000 settlement in a lawsuit involving a former Water Division employee who accused her former boss and several colleagues of repeated sexual harassment. www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

Warwick settles sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former worker for $600K

A former Water Division employee accused her former boss and several colleagues of sexual harassment over multiple years.

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Feb 20

Usually a set up like this would require a few weeks of planning. We did it in a handful of hours. It's amazing when you get to see television journalism become a team sport, especially when it is often feels like a solo project. Thank you Brian, Johnny, Kevin and the many more that made this happen

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Feb 20

The actual act of shooting five people at once is not an easy one. Even shooting three people can be difficult. But our photographers and directors were able to work out this set up in our studio, adjusting the lights, getting multiple angles, and making sure all seven mics were working

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · Feb 20

Let's start with @alextpnews.bsky.social, who did the bulk of the reporting. She found these employees and coordinated with USDA.
But sometimes in news, your story gets handed off because of scheduling. That's what happened here, but it was important to me to make sure ATP got her credit

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