RIPTA bus driver celebrating 50 years behind the wheel
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — It’s year 50 behind the wheel for RIPTA’s most tenured driver, Stanley Fallens, who was born and raised in Providence. “The clock don’t wait, I remember when I got hired back in December of 1975,” Fallens said. “The busses back then…no air conditioning…no power steering.”
Cold Cases: Diving deep for clues
12 News anchor Kim Kalunian learned all about their mission and what the duo has uncovered so far.
Former Bradley Hospital employee arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Providence Police Department said that a former employee at Bradley Hospital was arrested on July 10 for allegedly soliciting a minor. 33-year-old Jose Montanez was charged with second degree sexual assault, third degree sexual assault, and indecent solicitation of a minor....
12 Responds: Man wants insurance to cover full cost of new prosthetic legs
A local man recently went to get two new prosthetic legs with adjustable volume management systems, which help the prostheses fit him more comfortably when his legs get swollen. He called 12 Responds after his health insurance denied coverage for the adjustable mechanisms.
Meet the dog whose fluffy face brings joy to Providence’s East Side
The Bernese Mountain Dog's fluffy face has become a familiar sight at the corner of Morris Avenue and Olney Street.
Karen Read files motion to dismiss wrongful death suit filed by John O’Keefe’s family
Attorneys in Karen Read’s civil trial over the death of John O’Keefe have filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit.
Stolen truck’s driver escapes traffic stop
At about 1:50 AM on June 26, a Johnston police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop of a gray Chevrolet Silverado traveling west near Plainfield Street and School Street. The vehicle did not have a front license plate, and a stolen dealer registration plate was affixed to the vehicle’s rear. The stop occurred in...
Child appears to be struck by car in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A person appeared to be struck by a car in Providence Thursday night. The crash happened on Viola Street. An NBC 10 photographer saw a child being placed into an ambulance. NBC 10 has reached out to police for more information.
Beloved Triathlete Found Dead At 71 Years Old
Beloved triathlete was found dead at 71 years old over the weekend.
Roller Disco is Back in Providence
Disco is back and better than ever—roller disco, that is. The Providence Rink will be hosting roller-skating nights from now until October 31, each decked out with their own themes, live DJs and more!. Every Thursday and Friday from 5-10 p.m., as well as the first Saturday of each...
