With heat index over 100 and possible severe storms coming to much of Massachusetts,...
(FALL RIVER, MA – July 24, 2025) – Mayor Paul Coogan has announced a cooling center at Fall River Government Center due to the extreme heat expected in the area. The cooling center will be open from 8:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m., Friday, July 25th and will be in the lobby of Government Center and can be accessed...
STORMTRACKER ALERT: Extreme heat and storms this afternoon
Today is a Stormtracker Alert day as we monitor the extreme heat and chance for strong storms this afternoon. Let’s break them both down:. First, the heat. Today will be the hottest and most humid day this week, with inland highs reaching the low 90s and dewpoints in the mid 70s. This will make it feel more like...
Massachusetts State Police locate driver who crashed, overdosed on Bristol County highway with 1...
A situation on a Bristol County highway discovered by State Troopers could have ended much worse. According to Massachusetts State Police, Troopers of the Foxboro Barracks received several calls of an erratic vehicle traveling on Route 95 in the Town of Mansfield. Troopers located the vehicle off the roadway in...
Fall River dad built sensory-friendly park for autistic daughter. His idea may go citywide
FALL RIVER — “She’s a sensory-seeker,” said Marcel Riley, father to 4-year-old Mae-Ella Riley, who delights in playing at her “busy board” — a cork board made tactile with a slew of household odds-and-ends, like buckles, gadgets, light switch covers, a remote control, and a large analog clock adorned with Minnie...
Kait Walsh takes home ‘Best of RI’ award
Kait Walsh took home the award for the best "Morning News Anchorwoman."
Sinkhole repaired on I-195 West in East Providence
The sinkhole developed in the center lane near Exit 2 in East Providence.
Fall River teen shot a woman in the back by accident with illegal gun....
A Fall River teenager will spend 18 months in jail after accidentally shooting a young woman in the back during a car ride. Treshon Pugh, 19, of Fall River pleaded guilty in Bristol County Superior Court on July 21 to charges of assault and battery by discharge of a firearm, carrying an illegal firearm and other gun...
Pawtucket murder victim, suspect had history of ‘bad blood,’ court documents reveal
The suspect accused of shooting a man to death in Pawtucket earlier this summer knew and targeted his victim, according to court documents obtained by 12 News.
Providence to retire emergency sirens, rely on digital alerts only
On THursday, Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo announced updates to the city's Public Alert and Warning System, which are set to take effect Sept. 1.
Rare ‘golden lobster’ discovered in Rhode Island grocery store’s seafood delivery
The special lobster has since been donated to the North Kingstown aquarium.
