Kim Kalunian
@kimkalunian.bsky.social
Reporter/anchor at WPRI 12. Lover of food and dogs. Check out my series on cold cases: https://www.wpri.com/news/crime/cold-cases/
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Hollie Lemire is urging anyone who knows anything about her son’s 2020 death to come forward. “If it was your kid, you would want somebody to say something.” Story by @kimkalunian.bsky.social, @sarahbawden31.bsky.social & @corwelch.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/crime/c...
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Hollie Lemire is urging anyone who knows anything about her son’s 2020 death to come forward. “If it was your kid, you would want somebody to say something.” Story by @kimkalunian.bsky.social, @sarahbawden31.bsky.social & @corwelch.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/crime/c...
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#WATCH: Retired reporter Sean Daly and photojournalist Scott Del Sole have more than 70 years of experience between them. They looked back on their lengthy local news careers in an interview with @kimkalunian.bsky.social.
70 years of WPRI 12: Legendary reporter, photojournalist reflect on storied careers
Longtime WPRI 12 viewers know that dozens of reporters, anchors, photojournalists and more have come and gone over the years.
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March 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
#WATCH: Retired reporter Sean Daly and photojournalist Scott Del Sole have more than 70 years of experience between them. They looked back on their lengthy local news careers in an interview with @kimkalunian.bsky.social.
Just in: a judge has denied his request for a retrial. He’s scheduled to be sentenced sometime this spring.
The man convicted of brutally stabbing an elderly Woonsocket woman to death nearly nine years ago is still maintaining his innocence — and requesting a new trial.
‘Botched case’: Man convicted of Woonsocket murder seeks new trial
The man convicted of brutally stabbing an elderly Woonsocket woman to death nearly nine years ago is requesting a new trial.
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March 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Just in: a judge has denied his request for a retrial. He’s scheduled to be sentenced sometime this spring.
The suspect’s mother says too many pieces of evidence were excluded from the trial, and while detectives say the case remains open, prosecutors are confident they got the right man.
The man convicted of brutally stabbing an elderly Woonsocket woman to death nearly nine years ago is still maintaining his innocence — and requesting a new trial.
‘Botched case’: Man convicted of Woonsocket murder seeks new trial
The man convicted of brutally stabbing an elderly Woonsocket woman to death nearly nine years ago is requesting a new trial.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The suspect’s mother says too many pieces of evidence were excluded from the trial, and while detectives say the case remains open, prosecutors are confident they got the right man.
Lawmakers are hearing testimony tonight about a bill spurred by our reporting. It comes after a dog was euthanized because surgical tools were left in her abdomen: www.wpri.com/news/politic...
Lawmakers seek grief compensation for pet owners in negligent death lawsuits
Two state lawmakers are pushing for change after a mistake made during a routine medical procedure two years ago caused the death of a Lincoln woman’s dog.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Lawmakers are hearing testimony tonight about a bill spurred by our reporting. It comes after a dog was euthanized because surgical tools were left in her abdomen: www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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Interesting to hear Governor McKee reflect on the first weeks of the new Trump administration during his 12 News at 4 interview with @kimkalunian.bsky.social today - especially how the Jan 6 pardons were so concerning to him
Their full conversation is here: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Their full conversation is here: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
February 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Interesting to hear Governor McKee reflect on the first weeks of the new Trump administration during his 12 News at 4 interview with @kimkalunian.bsky.social today - especially how the Jan 6 pardons were so concerning to him
Their full conversation is here: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Their full conversation is here: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
More from my convo w/ Peter Alviti in @tednesi.bsky.social’s column today. How long will he stay at RIDOT’s helm? “I don’t know … I think everybody will know when the time is right.” www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
Nesi’s Notes: Feb. 8
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
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February 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
More from my convo w/ Peter Alviti in @tednesi.bsky.social’s column today. How long will he stay at RIDOT’s helm? “I don’t know … I think everybody will know when the time is right.” www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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NEWSMAKERS: @timwhiteri.bsky.social + I are joined by @waveelection.bsky.social to examine how top RI leaders are responding to Trump 2.0
Plus @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with RI Natl Guard's Gen. Callahan
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Plus @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with RI Natl Guard's Gen. Callahan
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
February 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
NEWSMAKERS: @timwhiteri.bsky.social + I are joined by @waveelection.bsky.social to examine how top RI leaders are responding to Trump 2.0
Plus @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with RI Natl Guard's Gen. Callahan
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Plus @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with RI Natl Guard's Gen. Callahan
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
WATCH: On today’s 12 News at 4, I asked RIDOT Director Peter Alviti about that widely circulated video of the Washington Bridge being demolished - and if it triggered the newly revealed OSHA investigation
See our full interview here www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
See our full interview here www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
February 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
WATCH: On today’s 12 News at 4, I asked RIDOT Director Peter Alviti about that widely circulated video of the Washington Bridge being demolished - and if it triggered the newly revealed OSHA investigation
See our full interview here www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
See our full interview here www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
Tune in: RIDOT director Peter Alviti joins me at 4 on @wpri12.bsky.social to discuss OSHA inspection of Washington Bridge subcontractor following viral demolition video.
February 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Tune in: RIDOT director Peter Alviti joins me at 4 on @wpri12.bsky.social to discuss OSHA inspection of Washington Bridge subcontractor following viral demolition video.
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A spokesperson for OSHA tells 12 News the agency is inspecting J.R. Vinagro, a subcontractor hired by Aetna Bridge Company to demolish the Washington Bridge.
OSHA inspecting Washington Bridge demolition
A spokesperson would not discuss specifics but said the purpose of the inspection is to determine if there were any violations of OSHA workplace safety standards.
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February 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A spokesperson for OSHA tells 12 News the agency is inspecting J.R. Vinagro, a subcontractor hired by Aetna Bridge Company to demolish the Washington Bridge.
Anyone save the buttons that come with your clothes? Ever actually use them?
January 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Anyone save the buttons that come with your clothes? Ever actually use them?
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NEWSMAKERS: Bristol Co. Sheriff Paul Heroux joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss Pres. Trump's immigration moves and how his agency works with ICE
Plus, @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with Sean Spicer
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Plus, @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with Sean Spicer
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
January 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
NEWSMAKERS: Bristol Co. Sheriff Paul Heroux joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss Pres. Trump's immigration moves and how his agency works with ICE
Plus, @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with Sean Spicer
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Plus, @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with Sean Spicer
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Providence is hoping to "do something great" with the landmark: www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
‘It’s iconic’: Providence in process of acquiring Crook Point Bridge
The future of the defunct Crook Point Bascule Bridge is, much like itself, still up in the air.
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January 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Providence is hoping to "do something great" with the landmark: www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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My husband has been struggling to find a primary care doctor (in network) since he moved to RI. Last year we tried calling ~40 different offices with no luck, and gave up.
It made me curious to hear stories from others experiencing the same.
What's been your experience in RI?
It made me curious to hear stories from others experiencing the same.
What's been your experience in RI?
January 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
My husband has been struggling to find a primary care doctor (in network) since he moved to RI. Last year we tried calling ~40 different offices with no luck, and gave up.
It made me curious to hear stories from others experiencing the same.
What's been your experience in RI?
It made me curious to hear stories from others experiencing the same.
What's been your experience in RI?
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www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Speaker Shekarchi, known for his love of Merlin and other dogs, tells me he’s open to considering legislation meant to address the situation highlighted yesterday by @kimkalunian.bsky.social
Lincoln family sues vet after surgical tools found in dog’s abdomen
The owner of a St. Bernard puppy who allegedly died after surgical instruments were left inside her body during a routine operation is filing a lawsuit against the veterinarian who performed the pr…
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January 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Speaker Shekarchi, known for his love of Merlin and other dogs, tells me he’s open to considering legislation meant to address the situation highlighted yesterday by @kimkalunian.bsky.social
STORY: A local dog was euthanized after surgical scissors and gauze from a prior surgery were left in her abdomen. Now the family is suing the vet: www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
Lincoln family sues vet after surgical tools found in dog’s abdomen
The owner of a St. Bernard puppy who allegedly died after surgical instruments were left inside her body during a routine operation is filing a lawsuit against the veterinarian who performed the pr…
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January 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
STORY: A local dog was euthanized after surgical scissors and gauze from a prior surgery were left in her abdomen. Now the family is suing the vet: www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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NEW: Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has named Smithfield Democrat Dave Tikoian as the new Senate majority whip, the No. 3 role in the chamber
Smithfield’s Tikoian named to No. 3 role in RI Senate
The Smithfield Democrat was recently reelected to a second term.
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January 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
NEW: Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has named Smithfield Democrat Dave Tikoian as the new Senate majority whip, the No. 3 role in the chamber
New year, new social! Hoping we can report on more *solved* cold cases in 2025. There are so many families waiting for closure: www.wpri.com/video/cold-c...
Cold Cases Special Presentation
Investigators are still searching for clues in local murder cases that have gone cold — and families are still seeking justice.
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January 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
New year, new social! Hoping we can report on more *solved* cold cases in 2025. There are so many families waiting for closure: www.wpri.com/video/cold-c...