#Breaking: Two of the suspects in the 2023 bank heist on Federal Hill have been arrested again on charges related to the crime. Get the developing details here: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/suspects-in-federal-hill-bank-heist-arrested-in-new-york/
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Worden Pond in South Kingstown will soon be treated for a “highly aggressive invasive plant.” Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/south-kingstown-pond-to-be-treated-for-invasive-plant/ (📸: R.I. DEM)
Traffic will be stopped in both directions on the Mount Hope Bridge for several intervals between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to allow crews to lift heavy equipment. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/traffic-to-be-stopped-for-several-intervals-on-mount-hope-bridge/
R.I. State Police arrested three people in connection with a crash involving multiple vehicles and the subsequent fight that happened on I-95 in Pawtucket on July 5. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/3-arrested-in-pawtucket-highway-crash-and-fight/ (📸: John Gomes)
WEDNESDAY FORECAST: It's going to be another nice day today with a blend of sun and clouds. Steven Matregrano says humidity is on the rise for the rest of the week. Details: https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-mainly-sunny-bit-more-humid-today/
Our live cameras are showing some gorgeous sunrises across Rhode Island this Wednesday morning!🌞
Chipotle removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak. More: https://www.wpri.com/health/chipotle-pulls-jalapenos-from-some-restaurants-as-health-officials-investigate-salmonella-outbreak/
An event being held Wednesday at CCRI's Newport campus will aim to help people complete the process of clearing their criminal records. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/expungement-clinic-to-be-held-at-ccris-newport-campus/
Federal charges have been filed against the former Barrington Christian Academy teacher and coach accused of grooming a teenage student. More: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/former-barrington-christian-academy-teacher-coach-faces-federal-charges/
A new pantry in Central Falls is looking to connect more residents with food assistance by taking their services on the road. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/new-mobile-food-pantry-now-serving-central-falls-community/
A proposed RIDOT project that would have brought a “shared-use path” through a Cranston neighborhood has been canceled after residents voiced concerns over the plan. Story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/ridot-cancels-proposed-cranston-shared-use-path-after-residents-raise-concerns/
Tuesday was the second day of a bail hearing for Je’Zare Benton, the teenager charged with first-degree murder in a deadly Providence shooting. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/cellphone-dna-evidence-detailed-during-bail-hearing-for-teen-charged-in-2024-providence-murder/
The Zeiterion is hosting a Bill Murray movie marathon this month, and those who attended the first showing got quite a surprise. Details: https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/bill-murray-shows-up-at-movie-screening-in-new-bedford/ (📸: Drew Pion, Zeiterion)
Lindsay Clancy broke her silence to answer a few questions from the judge on the sixth day of her murder trial. Sophia Szabo is monitoring the trial for 12 News and has the updates: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/forensic-scientists-testify-in-lindsay-clancy-murder-trial/
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/
As RI police departments race toward drones that answer 911 calls practically on their own, civil-liberties advocates are calling for statewide policy governing how the tech is used. Full report by @timwhiteri.bsky.social: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/most-ri-police-departments-now-fly-drones/
Gov. Dan McKee’s office has released documents showing he paid for tickets to an October 2025 LA Clippers game four months after attending, but says he had been seeking to do so earlier. Target 12 reports: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-governor-releases-receipts-texts-tied-to-la-clippers-game/
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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Cranston city officials and Meshanticut residents are scratching their heads over a proposal from RIDOT that would create a shared-use path on land they seized through eminent domain. Barbara Ron has the story.
Police are asking the public to help them locate an 11-year-old Providence boy who was last seen on Monday.
11-year-old reported missing in Providence
Nahalieo Castillo, 11, was last seen Aug. 4 at his apartment off Admiral Street in Providence.
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Two Michigan residents appear to be the first fatalities in connection with the ongoing cyclospora outbreak. While it causes a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms, hear why officials say it can be deadly for some: https://www.wpri.com/news/why-cyclospora-can-be-deadly-for-some-people/ (📷:AP)
Common dolphins were caught on camera swimming beneath the surface of the water off the coast of Block Island last week. Learn more here: https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/dolphins-and-whale-caught-on-camera-off-block-island-coast/
12 Sports' Morgan Weaver is in Foxboro with the latest from Patriots training camp. Catch 12 News at 4, 5 and 6 for fan reactions and an update from rookie linebacker Gabe Jacas.
All summer long, 12 News is hosting a series of debates to give Rhode Island voters a closer look at the candidates and where they stand on hot-button topics. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/12-news-hosting-live-debates-for-ri-governor-attorney-general/
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission plans to appeal a ruling that allowed former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi to move forward with seeking an open seat on the state Supreme Court: https://www.wpri.com/news/ethics-commission-set-to-appeal-shekarchi-ruling-to-ri-supreme-court/
A man who went to prison for manslaughter in his father’s 2010 killing has been charged with setting the largest of the wildfires in Washington. https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/man-charged-with-setting-spokanes-largest-wildfire-went-to-prison-for-manslaughter-in-dads-death/ (AP Photo)
Just In: A man is in critical condition after he was hit by a car while trying to walk across the highway in Pawtucket on Monday night. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/man-seriously-hurt-after-being-struck-by-car-on-i-95-in-pawtucket/
As backlash against Flock safety cameras grows nationwide, police in Cranston say one of theirs was vandalized last month. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/police-man-cut-wire-of-flock-camera-in-cranston/
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the measles shot is safe, and parents who have not should vaccinate their children against the viral disease. Full story: https://www.wpri.com/news/national/rfk-jr-says-parents-should-vaccinate-children-against-measles/
The fire that broke out at Colt State Park in Bristol last month has been ruled accidental. Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/fire-at-colt-state-park-in-bristol-ruled-accidental/