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News and community updates from 12 News on WPRI 12 and FOX Providence.
East Providence, Rhode Island
Joined August 2008
Watch now on WPRI 12+: There are only two races left to decide who will be the NASCAR Cup Series champion. @JoeNews42
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There are only two races left to decide who will be the NASCAR Cup Series champion.
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Target is slashing about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailer’s customer base.
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Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailer’s custome…
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Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products it sold to restaurants, cafeterias and other outlets.
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Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen boneless chicken products it sold to restaurants, cafeterias and other outlets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety …
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Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. Here's why:
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Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year.
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The capital city celebrated the grand opening of a brand new inclusive coffee shop Saturday morning. Learn more about Bitty & Beau's Coffee:
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The capital city celebrated the grand opening of a brand new inclusive coffee shop Saturday morning.
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While the vast majority of assisted living facilities reported strong preparedness measures, 13% indicated opportunities to further strengthen their emergency protocols.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey released the results of a fire safety assessment survey for assisted living facilities that was distributed in the wake of the deadly Gabriel House fire.
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Mayor Maria Rivera said if SNAP benefits don’t go out next month, it’ll create a sudden food security crisis.
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As the government shutdown drags on, uneasiness is growing for those who get federal food assistance.
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Following a week-long trial, the man accused in the deadly 2023 shooting of another man at a family cookout in Providence has been found guilty.
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Following a week-long trial, the man accused in the deadly 2023 shooting of another man at a family cookout in Providence has been found guilty.
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More than 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky has been recalled because it may be contaminated with pieces of metal. More details: https://t.co/RYICXmkdKP
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A northern saw-whet owl was given a second chance at life after slamming into a window in Coventry earlier this week. Details: https://t.co/hfT3dmumPV
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J. William “Bill” Middendorf, a longtime Rhode Island resident and U.S. Navy veteran with an extensive political career, has died.
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J. William “Bill” Middendorf, a longtime Rhode Island resident and U.S. Navy veteran with an extensive political career, has died.
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It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix. https://t.co/z5kH1J8Ja8
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It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix.
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June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died. She was 100. More on her life and legacy: https://t.co/Ng7UHiNTMh
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According to a police spokesperson, just after 6 a.m., a cruiser was involved with a collision with another vehicle in the area of Chalkstone and Mount Pleasant Aves.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence police cruiser was damaged following an accident early Saturday morning. According to a police spokesperson, just after 6 a.m., a cruiser was involved w…
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According to a post on social media, the department said Thor served the department from 2015 to 2021 as an Explosive Ordinance Detection dog, certified through both the ATF and the Boston Police Department.
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NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The New Bedford Police Department said that one of their retired K-9’s, Thor, has died. According to a post on social media, the department said Thor served …
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The second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day of this year is on Saturday, Oct. 25, with communities around Rhode Island and Massachusetts holding their own events to try to combat this problem.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Oct. 25, with communities around Rhode Island and Massachusetts taking part in an effort to keep medications out of the wrong hands.
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According to police, around 10 p.m., police were called to Gemini Dr. for a report of a vehicle that struck a town house.
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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — East Providence police say a teenager was arrested and charged with alleged DUI following a crash into town house late Friday night. According to police, around…
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Top RI Judge reflects on four decades on the bench, including her role in some of the state’s most historic cases.
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A 5-2 New England team looks to extend their winning streak at home against Cleveland. We're previewing the matchup! Don't miss New England Nation, this Sunday at 11:30AM on FOX Providence! 🏈
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Good morning! Happy Saturday! There will be an autumn chill in the air this weekend, but it will be dry. Here are your Saturday Morning Weather Headlines.
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