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RIPTA gets over $500K from McKee for programs to meet climate goals

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A Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus travels past Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick. A new spending plan from Gov. Dan McKee's administration tasks the agency with offering about 4,000 free bus passes to arriving travelers. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)Gov. Dan McKee announced Monday afternoon his administration will give the cash-strapped Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) over half a …Warwick, Rhode Island · Warwick Read Article

McKee urges PUC to approve RI Energy credits to lower winter bills

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WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee addressed the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Monday morning, urging the body to approve a two-year proposal that would help reduce customers' winter utility bills. According to state regulators, the proposal stems from an agreement made with Rhode Island Energy that would give all accounts a fixed credit on their electric and gas bills for January, February, and March of 2026 and 2027, tot…Warwick, Rhode Island · Warwick Read Article

Three-car collision in Warwick causes traffic backup

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Three vehicles collided into each other in Warwick Sunday afternoon.Warwick, Rhode Island · Warwick Read Article

'Paws in the Park' raises funds for animals at RISPCA

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WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hosted the 23rd annual Paws in the Park at the Goddard State Park in Warwick on Saturday. “It’s just a good day to be out in the park with some dogs,” RISPCA Director of Community Engagement Stephanie Van Patten said. The day was filled with raffles, vendors, and even a costume contest, with pups Dolly and Bailey winning the competition as Lilo and Stitch. “…Warwick, Rhode Island · Warwick Read Article

Man sentenced for kidnapping, attempted murder of 80-year-old woman

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COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — The man who abducted an elderly Coventry woman and tried to strangle her to death was sentenced to serve 45 years in prison on Friday. Steven Henning pleaded guilty in June to charges including kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, first-degree robbery, and assault on a person over 60 resulting in serious bodily injury. He was sentenced to 55 years in prison with 35 to serve, plus an additional 10 years for being a ha…Coventry, Rhode Island · Coventry Read Article

Family of Coventry girl living with rare condition hosts walk to raise awareness

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COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Heather Coutu's pregnancy was normal by all accounts. It wasn't until her daughter Brielle was born that doctors knew something was wrong. That's because Brielle had a port wine birthmark on her face, one of the tell-tale symptoms of a very rare neurological disorder called Sturge-Weber syndrome. Brielle and her dad Justin joined 12 News anchor Shannon Hegy on a recent edition of 12 Health, along with Sturge-Weber Foundat…Coventry, Rhode Island · Coventry Read Article

RI man accused of DUI, allegedly 'covered' in suspected fentanyl

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EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — An East Greenwich man has been charged with DUI after town police investigated a car crash into a Division Street building Wednesday night. David Hickey, 33, is charged with driving under the influence, refusal to submit to a chemical test, obstruction and duty to stop in an accident resulting in injury. According to East Greenwich Police Department Chief Stephen J. Brown, officers responded to 1000 Division Street …Fentanyl · East Greenwich Read Article

Victim identified after deadly West Warwick crash

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WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Officials have identified the 37-year-old man who was killed after crashing into a wall in West Warwick over the weekend. The incident happened Sunday night at the intersection of Brookside Avenue and Crossen Street. Police said the driver, James Mitchell of West Warwick, later died at the hospital. A witness told 12 News that Mitchell hit their car before crashing into the wall. Detectives are still investigating the…West Warwick · West Warwick Read Article

NBC 10 I-Team explores enduring mystery of Adam Emery disappearance in digital documentary

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Nearly 35 years ago, one of Rhode Island’s most infamous mysteries began: the disappearance of Adam Emery.Warwick, Rhode Island · Warwick Read Article

Suspect identified in Coventry pursuit, crash

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