UNH poll shows Foulkes far ahead; Hoffmann on top for AG, Khamsyvoravong leads for...
Governor McKee's campaign accused the school of releasing "an absolutely bogus poll."
Smithfield firefighters rescue unconscious dog from burning home
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — Firefighters rescued a pit bull from a burning home in Smithfield on Tuesday after finding him unconscious beneath blankets and towels. Firefighters rushed to a home on Woodland Road Tuesday morning and were met with smoke and flames in the kitchen. Towards the back of...
80-year-old East Providence woman is outstanding fisherman
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WJAR) — An 80-year-old East Providence woman has made quite the name for herself in the fishing world. Ginny Reed said decades ago, she began fishing. It started with a nighttime blue-fish trip that her son-in-law took her on. “I came home and my husband said, 'So...
Former Gov. Gina Raimondo stumps for Mayor Brett Smiley at campaign event
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Former U.S. Commerce Secretary and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo campaigned for Providence Mayor Brett Smiley on Thursday. She joined him for a rally on South Main Street. Members of the Rhode Island Building Trades and others also attended. Smiley served as Raimondo's chief of...
1 injured in stabbing in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Pawtucket police said a person was injured in a stabbing on Thursday. According to police, officers responded to 125 Freight St. for a report of a stabbing at around 2:30 p.m. Officials said a stabbing victim was found in a vehicle driving on East Street.
One person died after three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Westwood
A Warwick, Rhode Island man has died after Wednesday night’s crash on I-95 in Westwood, the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office announced.
WPRI 12 Weather Now 8/27/26: Humid today with a late shower
WPRI 12 Weather Now 8/27/26 with T.J. Del Santo: Humid today with a late shower.
Community Focus: Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien has served as mayor for nearly 16 years, and he's asking voters to elect him for another term. Grebien joined 12 News at 4 on Wednesday to talk about challenges facing the city, the status of Memorial Hospital, and more.
Paul and Al host last show on 94 HJY
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After 36 years, two Rhode Island radio broadcasting legends are calling it a career. Paul and Al held their last show on 94 HJY Thursday morning. The duo started in 1990 after Carolyn Fox and Rudy Cheeks left the station. According to their website bio, they rank second all-time in longevity [
Pet Lemon Laws in Rhode Island: Your Rights After Buying a Sick Puppy
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Pet lemon laws in Rhode Island protect dog buyers who unknowingly purchase a puppy with an illness, disease, or hereditary condition. If you brought home a new dog only to discover a health problem days or months later, state law may entitle y
