Rhode Island State Rep. Robert Craven has resigned from his role as assistant town solicitor for the Narragansett Town Council. Story from @jusolyn.bsky.social: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/rep-craven-resigns-as-narragansett-assistant-town-solicitor/

When a take-home exam yielded “unusual” grades, a Brown University economics professor hypothesized his class had used AI to cheat. He’s now calling for corrective action. Story by Barbara Ron and @jusolyn.bsky.social: https://shorturl.at/tZ3yH 

RI has banned a practice that allowed major supermarket chains to block competitors from moving into vacant grocery stores. I spoke with Lt. Gov. @sabinamatos.bsky.social about why she says the new law is so important for Rhode Islanders: wpri.com/news/politic... @wpri12.bsky.social

Rhode Island is the first state in the country to place limits on the number of self-checkout stations at grocery stores. Story from Ethan Logue and @jusolyn.bsky.social: https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/ri-becomes-first-state-to-establish-grocery-self-checkout-limits/ 

A federal judge has struck down a “broad and sweeping” DOJ subpoena seeking years’ worth of pediatric medical records from Rhode Island Hospital, calling the department's tactics "unsettling." Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/politic...

R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha has filed a lawsuit against Quidnessett Country Club, alleging an unauthorized seawall has not only “eroded” the state’s natural resources, but also the rule of law. Read more: https://shorturl.at/eVTV4 

Advocates are urging a judge to block what they describe as an "unprecedented intrusion" into patient privacy as the DOJ presses RI Hospital to turn over medical records of children who received gender-affirming care. Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social : https://shorturl.at/wrXKF

The proposed legislation would create a legal pathway for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to terminate a lease, with reasonable notice, for their protection, eliminating incurring fees, eviction records, or other penalties.

‘A much-needed lifeline’: Abuse survivors in RI could leave unsafe homes, new bill proposes

A new bill would grant abuse survivors in Rhode Island the ability to escape dangerous living situations by ending their leases early — without facing long-term consequences.

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#NEW: Sen. Melissa Murray and Rep. Karen Alzate have introduced a bill that would allow abuse survivors in RI to break a lease without penalty, creating a way out of dangerous living situations. Why they say it's critical and long-overdue ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social www.wpri.com/news/politic...

Snow cleanup can be more dangerous than it looks. I spoke with local hand surgeon Dr. Matthew Akelman, who says snowblower injuries are more common than you think — and they’re rarely “just a cut.” Some patients lose fingers every winter. ⬇️⬇️

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Most people know how a snowblower works and avoid placing their hands near the front blades, but a surgeon tells 12 News the most serious injuries occur when the machine becomes jammed: https://www.wpri.com/weather/winter-weather/how-to-prevent-hand-injuries-while-using-a-snowblower-this-winter/

Most people know how a snowblower works and avoid placing their hands near the front blades, but a surgeon tells 12 News the most serious injuries occur when the machine becomes jammed: https://www.wpri.com/weather/winter-weather/how-to-prevent-hand-injuries-while-using-a-snowblower-this-winter/

“Really simple. Go with your gut feeling.” That’s what a Brown University custodian is saying after he noticed and reported a suspicious person on campus numerous times before the deadly shooting last weekend.

‘Don’t ignore it’: Brown University custodian says he reported gunman multiple times before shooting

Derek Lisi has worked at Brown University as a custodian for more than a decade.

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A Brown University custodian who says he saw the shooting suspect more than a dozen times lurking around the campus, shares his thoughts when it comes to security on campus. Hear more from this interview coming up today at 4.

UPDATE: All of the Brown University shooting victims still hospitalized are now stable, according to an update from officials at 2:45 p.m. Thursday. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/most-brown-u-shooting-victims-no-longer-in-critical-condition/ 

All Brown U. shooting victims no longer in critical condition

All of the Brown University students still hospitalized are now stable, following last weekend’s deadly campus shooting.

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NEW: Police are requesting more video from an expanded area in a new map that confirms the unidentified suspect’s whereabouts on the day of the Brown University shooting. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/new-map-prompts-expanded-video-search-in-brown-university-shooting/ 

Providence police released new images Wednesday of an individual they want to interview who was seen near the unidentified suspect in the Brown University shooting.

Photos: Police seek individual seen near Brown U. person of interest

Providence police have released new images of an individual they are wanting to interview, who was seen near the unidentified suspect in the Brown University shooting.

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RISD students have voiced frustration with their school’s response to the shooting, describing the internal communication as minimal, vague and, at times, inaccurate. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/students-petition-to-merge-risd-and-brown-campus-alert-systems-after-shooting/

Students petition to merge RISD and Brown campus alert systems after shooting

RISD students — whose campus sits just a short walk from Brown — have voiced frustration with the school’s response, pointing to internal communication they describe as minimal, vague and, at times…

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#BREAKING: The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University. More: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/brown-university-reports-active-shooter/ 

The driver charged with the hit-and-run death of 85-year-old Vanda Makovetskiy back in 2023 was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in the ACI with three to serve.

Woman sentenced in deadly Providence hit-and-run

A Providence woman has been sentenced for fleeing the scene of a crash that killed an elderly pedestrian two years ago.

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In the body-worn camera footage, one officer can be heard telling another officer who had just arrived on scene, “They said they were chasing a guy. Not this vehicle here. This is a civilian’s car. I don’t know where they ditched the car yet.”

Bodycam video shows aftermath of Providence crash involving ICE

The Providence Police Department has released body-worn camera footage showing the aftermath of a crash in October involving federal agents and a civilian driver.

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Refugee advocacy leaders in Providence are warning against what they call "drastic" immigration policy changes announced by the Trump administration in the shooting's aftermath. https://www.wpri.com/news/immigration/ri-refugee-advocates-criticize-trumps-immigration-response-to-dc-shooting/ 

RI refugee advocates criticize Trump’s immigration response to DC shooting

Refugee advocacy leaders in Providence are denouncing the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., while warning against what they call “drastic” immigration polic…

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After months of uncertainty, Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital will remain open through January, but what happens beyond that point is still unclear. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/temporary-deal-reached-to-preserve-roger-williams-fatima-hospitals-into-2026/ 

Temporary deal reached to preserve Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals into 2026

After months of uncertainty, Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital will remain open through January, but what happens beyond that point is still unclear.

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Three suspects appeared in court Monday morning to face charges in connection with the alleged drug overdoses of seven Providence College students over the weekend.

Suspects in Providence College overdoses face judge

Three people charged in connection with the alleged drug overdoses of seven Providence College students appeared in court Monday morning.

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Ash Street Jail opened in 1888, with some portions dating back roughly 50 years earlier. Over time, it has housed everyone from petty criminals to alleged murderers like Fall River’s Lizzie Borden.

Heroux renews effort to close Ash Street Jail

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is once again renewing his effort to close a historic but controversial jail in New Bedford.

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Butler Hospital's new "Express Care" walk-in clinic takes an urgent care approach to mental health support.

Butler Hospital introduces ‘Express Care’ for immediate mental health support

Hospital leaders announced “Express Care” on Wednesday, emphasizing quick access to quality behavioral health services without long wait times.

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A new lease agreement between the City of Providence and WaterFire will give the nonprofit full access to its headquarters, the WaterFire Arts Center, for the next two decades.

New lease agreement means long-term stability for WaterFire Providence

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a lease Wednesday, guaranteeing the WaterFire Arts Center another two decades of stability.

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A jury convicted an Indiana man on Thursday of sexually assaulting two juvenile girls in Exeter nearly 40 years ago.

Jury convicts man in decades-old Exeter child sexual assault case

An Indiana man has been convicted on two of three charges in connection with sexually assaulting two girls in Exeter more than 30 years ago.

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While the Democratic primary for Rhode Island governor is still months away, a new poll suggests the outlook for incumbent Dan McKee securing a second full term isn’t looking too bright. Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social and @elizabethturley.bsky.social.

Poll: McKee faces uphill battle as approval drops in early look at 2026 RI primary

Results from the latest Ocean State Poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, indicate McKee has significant ground to cover if he hopes to advance.

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A 16-year-old is accused of assaulting a student with special needs at Rogers High School. Here's what we know so far:

Teen charged with assaulting special needs student in Newport

The 16-year-old faces two counts of assault on persons with severe impairments.

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#BREAKING: A student intern at Rhode Island Superior Court was briefly taken into custody by ICE this afternoon before a judge intervened, 12 News has learned. Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social and @timwhiteri.bsky.social: ⤵️

RI judge intervenes after ICE mistakenly detains Superior Court intern

A teenager was nearly taken into federal immigration custody in Providence Thursday afternoon before a Superior Court judge intervened, according to the Rhode Island Judiciary.

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