NEW: Gov. McKee paid nearly $700 for LA Clippers tickets provided by a Spanish marketing company — four months after the game and a week after I first asked about it. But he's also released texts he says show he'd been trying to pay sooner. w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/ri...

RI governor releases receipts, texts tied to LA Clippers game

New records and texts detail why Gov. Dan McKee paid for Clippers tickets after Target 12 started asking questions.

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I really appreciate the kind words from @elisherman.bsky.social and @kimkalunian.bsky.social on this week's "Behind the Story" podcast about my @rhodeislandcurrent.com reporting on Helena Foulkes. The bit about my article (which I'll share in the next skeet) starts around 19:40.

‘You must love food’: Gail Ciampa discusses covering the Rhode Island food scene

The Providence Journal food and dining writer is one of the state’s most prominent voices on culinary news.

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Doesn't sound like Rhode Island FC founder Brett Johnson will acquiesce to the governor's request. In response, he says the club won't disclose names "unless investors choose to do so themselves." Johnson confirmed Kawhi Leonard's ownership to me earlier this year

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NEW: Gov. Dan McKee on Friday said Rhode Island got “sucked into an NBA problem." He's now calling on Rhode Island Football Club to make public all of its owners, following the revelation that superstar Kawhi Leonard is a secret investor in the team www.wpri.com/news/governo...

NEW: Gov. Dan McKee on Friday said Rhode Island got “sucked into an NBA problem." He's now calling on Rhode Island Football Club to make public all of its owners, following the revelation that superstar Kawhi Leonard is a secret investor in the team www.wpri.com/news/governo...

Governor calls on Rhode Island FC to disclose all investors after Kawhi Leonard revelation

The governor acknowledged state officials never knew the NBA superstar was among the stadium project’s investors.

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TARGET 12: Part 2 of our investigation examines the months before RI issued millions in taxpayer-backed bonds for the Pawtucket soccer stadium. Amid funding concerns, project leaders turned to a mystery investor known as "Mr. Big." w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/ho...

How Pawtucket stadium deal insiders hid their key backer: ‘Mr. Big’

When the deal was in trouble in 2023, project leaders turned to a wealthy businessman whose identity has remained a secret for years.

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NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard is one of the long-hidden investor behind RI's soccer project. From @elisherman.bsky.social, @timwhiteri.bsky.social, @pablo.show and @truth.bsky.social: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/nba-superstar-kawhi-leonards-secret-stake-in-rhode-island-soccer-project-revealed/ 

NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard has been revealed as one of the long-hidden investors behind Rhode Island's controversial, taxpayer-funded soccer project. Details from Target 12's @elisherman.bsky.social & @timwhiteri.bsky.social, @pablo.show and @truth.bsky.social: https://www.wpri.com/?p=3105506 

TARGET 12: A 10-month investigation done in collaboration with @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social and @truth.bsky.social has revealed NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard is one of the long-hidden investors in Rhode Island FC. Full investigation w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social 👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/nb...

NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard’s secret stake in Rhode Island soccer project revealed

The two-time NBA champion’s involvement was revealed after a 10-month investigation by Target 12, “Pablo Torre Finds Out” and Hunterbrook.

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NEW: McKee set to get more labor support this week Mike Sabitoni's Building & Construction Trades Council - made up of 16 private-sector unions - has begun publicizing a rally in support of the gov's reelection campaign Thursday night at IBEW Local 99 www.wpri.com/news/electio...

Building trades unions poised to endorse McKee at rally Thursday

Individual labor organizations are making their choices after the Rhode Island AFL-CIO declined to choose between McKee and Helena Foulkes.

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.@phileil.bsky.social gets beyond the ads here with a smart look at Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes' record on opioids. via @rhodeislandcurrent.com rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/07/27/a...

A closer look at Foulkes’ record on opioids • Rhode Island Current

A review of Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Buonanno Foulkes' record leading CVS Pharmacy examines campaign claims about opioid prescribing, pill mill doctors and drug takeback ...

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Former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras is representing the charter school

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NEW: A dual-language charter school has filed a federal lawsuit against some of the state’s most powerful elected officials, alleging they worked in concert with teachers unions during an election year to unfairly block the school’s opening www.wpri.com/target-12/ch...

NEW: A dual-language charter school has filed a federal lawsuit against some of the state’s most powerful elected officials, alleging they worked in concert with teachers unions during an election year to unfairly block the school’s opening www.wpri.com/target-12/ch...

Charter school sues McKee, RI General Assembly leaders over blocking its opening

The federal lawsuit alleges politics drove the plan to block the charter school from opening.

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Watch now on WPRI 12+: Gavin, of The Boston Globe, has been covering the capture of Ronald Fischer. He appeared on "Behind the Story." @elisherman.bsky.social @kimkalunian.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social

‘See justice done’: Chris Gavin discusses capture of RI Most Wanted fugitive

Gavin, of The Boston Globe, has been covering the capture of Ronald Fischer. He appeared on “Behind the Story.”

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Joined @elisherman.bsky.social & @timwhiteri.bsky.social today on @wpri12.bsky.social's "Behind the Story" to discuss the arrest of Ronald Fischer, one of RI's "Most Wanted" who was caught on his sailboat off the coast of NJ last week. You can watch the episode here: www.wpri.com/behindthesto...

‘See justice done’: Chris Gavin discusses capture of RI Most Wanted fugitive

Gavin, of The Boston Globe, has been covering the capture of Ronald Fischer. He appeared on “Behind the Story.”

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NEW: Former RI Speaker Joe Shekarchi and the Ethics Commission squared off in court over whether state laws bar him from seeking RI Supreme Court seat. Judge to issue decision before RI nominating panel interviews applicants on 7/28. w/ @alexandraleslie.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/ju...

Judge to rule on whether Joe Shekarchi can seek RI Supreme Court seat

Superior Court judge plans quick ruling as ethics dispute threatens timeline for judicial interviews.

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Watch now on WPRI 12+: 12 News sports anchor Aniekan Okon joined this week's episode of "Behind the Story" to discuss his experience covering the FIFA World Cup. @elisherman.bsky.social @kimkalunian.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social

‘A gift’: Aniekan Okon reflects on covering FIFA World Cup in Providence

12 News sports anchor Aniekan Okon joined this week’s episode of “Behind the Story” to discuss his experience covering the FIFA World Cup.

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As part of the deal, Hopkins and Broccoli agreed Friday to dismiss claims against each other. But the underlying case against Cranston is ongoing. Earlier this year, @timwhiteri.bsky.social + I found the case had already cost city taxpayers $47,000 in legal fees

Eli Sherman@elisherman.bsky.social · 3w ago

TARGET 12: Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins will return an antique car he was accused of stealing under a settlement that resolves part of a yearslong dispute with businessman Davide Broccoli www.wpri.com/target-12/ma...

TARGET 12: Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins will return an antique car he was accused of stealing under a settlement that resolves part of a yearslong dispute with businessman Davide Broccoli www.wpri.com/target-12/ma...

Mayor Ken Hopkins to return antique sports car he was accused of stealing

Taxpayer-funded legal battles tied to the dispute remain active despite the agreement.

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NEW: RI officials released a final report on the Providence schools takeover, painting a picture of a district rescued from the brink of collapse. Missing from the report is any accounting of how it performed against the state’s original turnaround goals www.wpri.com/target-12/st...

State hails Providence school takeover as success, but most original goals went unmet

The state’s report highlights improvements while largely overlooking unmet turnaround plan benchmarks.

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NEW: A high-stakes legal showdown over the state’s “revolving door” law is set for Monday, as former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi asks a judge to rule that his bid for the R.I. Supreme Court does not violate the state's Code of Ethics. A preview👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/co...

Recommended read: This Dan McGowan column about "the great Block Island pinball war" is great www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/16/m...

The great Block Island pinball war - The Boston Globe

How a decades-old arcade ban turned into one of Rhode Island's strangest political battles.

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NEW: The legal fight over the Washington Bridge closure has entered a new phase centered on digital evidence, with contractors accusing the state of withholding critical communications among key public officials, including Gov. Dan McKee www.wpri.com/target-12/wa...

Washington Bridge defendant accuses RI of withholding McKee records

Defendants say years of emails and text messages are missing from the state’s production.

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CALLING ON PROVIDENCE RESIDENTS/BUSINESS OWNERS: When it comes to CITY SERVICES, what is your biggest complaint?

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Amid a dizzying array of legal disputes, paranormal investigator Jason Hawes is now listed as the owner of Rhode Island farmhouse made famous by the 2013 thriller “The Conjuring” www.wpri.com/target-12/wh...

Who owns ‘The Conjuring’ house? Jason Hawes records deed amid court fight

Hawes, who starred in Syfy’s “Ghost Hunters,” records deed while competing ownership claims remain unresolved in court.

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NEW: The Wyatt Detention Facility has filed for bankruptcy protection in an effort to shed more than $100 million in debt and end a decadeslong dispute with its bondholders and the city of Central Falls www.wpri.com/target-12/wy...

Wyatt Detention Facility files for bankruptcy to erase $100M in debt

The bankruptcy could slash the federal jail’s debt by 60% and resolve yearslong legal battles with bondholders.

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Helena Foulkes maintains a double-digit lead over incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary for governor, according to a new UNH poll, although the gap has narrowed. Foulkes: 42% McKee: 22% Undecided: 31% www.wpri.com/target-12/mc...

McKee cuts into Foulkes’ lead, but remains far behind in UNH poll

Gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes has a 20 point lead over incumbent Gov. McKee, according to the poll.

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Watch now on WPRI 12+: In a special episode of "Behind the Story," Tim White and Walt Buteau reflected on years of covering Nicholas Alahverdian, the Rhode Island con man who Utah officials said died Thursday while in custody. @elisherman.bsky.social @kimkalunian.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social

Nicholas Alahverdian saga told by reporters who covered him for years

In a special episode of “Behind the Story,” Tim White and Walt Buteau reflected on years of covering Nicholas Alahverdian, the Rhode Island con man who Utah officials said died Thursday…

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Behind the Story: The Nicholas Alahverdian saga told by reporters who covered him for years. @TimWhiteRI and I convinced reporting pro @Walt_Buteau to come back for the special episode www.wpri.com/behindthesto...

SPECIAL: Nicholas Alahverdian saga told by reporters who covered him for years

In a special episode of “Behind the Story,” Tim White and Walt Buteau reflected on years of covering Nicholas Alahverdian, the Rhode Island con man who Utah officials said died Thursday…

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BREAKING: Nicholas Alahverdian, the Rhode Island conman who faked his own death, has died while in custody, according to Utah officials www.wpri.com/target-12/ye...

Years after faking his own death, Nicholas Alahverdian dies in custody, officials say

Rhode Island conman Nicholas Alahverdian, who faked his own death, has died in Utah custody, according to officials.

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Dino Guilmette, who's facing charges in a high-profile drug case, rejected a plea deal Thursday. Guilmette has appeared multiple times on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island." Story by @timwhiteri.bsky.social and @elisherman.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/target-12/di...