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How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line

Gun Laws · Providence

How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line

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Pillen Announces Interim Director of Nebraska Economic Development

Providence, Rhode Island · Providence

Pillen Announces Interim Director of Nebraska Economic Development

Coverage: 5 sources

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday See the Story

RI Energy: 12,000 Customers Still without Power

Providence, Rhode Island · Providence

RI Energy: 12,000 Customers Still without Power

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Thousands of Rhode Islanders are without power after severe thunderstorms tore through several communities Thursday evening. According to a spokesperson for RI Energy, over 12,000 customers still remain without power. The spokesperson noted that at the highest they knew of, there were 65,000 outages. "We do expect to have the majority of customers restored tomorrow," the spokesperson added. Around 1 p.m., Gov. Dan McKee…See the Story

Police: Burrillville Man Pointed Gun in Officer's Face

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BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Burrillville man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a loaded gun at police officers Thursday morning. Police said three officers responded just after 8:30 a.m. to a report of gunshots at a home on Tarkiln Road. Nicholas Smith, 40, answered the door and immediately confronted the first officer he saw and pointed a 9mm handgun within inches of her face, according to police. The officer pushed Smith's…Burrillville · Burrillville See the Story

Damage cleanup underway after storms sweep southern New England

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CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews across Rhode Island and South Eastern Massachusetts have been working to clear the area of debris following Thursday night's heavy storms. Several trees fell down, blocking roadways, knocking over powerlines and crushing fences due to strong winds and rains. BACKGROUND: Powerful thunderstorms wreak havoc on RI, Mass. Below are some photos of the damage from 12 News viewers. Cranston Tree damage, Cranston - Jes…Cranston · Cranston See the Story

Residents invited to hear about major East Avenue residential project

PAWTUCKET – A major mixed-use project, proposed to bring 77 housing units and commercial units to a pair of properties along East Avenue, is headed to the Pawtucket City PlanningPawtucket · Pawtucket Read Article

Cumberland's Abbie McNulty makes her mark in Arnold Mills Road Race debut

CUMBERLAND — It’s not often where a fresh twist is applied to something as venerable as the Arnold Mills Four-Mile Road Race, yet that was the case Friday morning as a record turnout came out for the 57th installment of…Cumberland, Rhode Island · Cumberland Read Article

Local tourism slumps under Trump, highlights of the 2025 RI legislative session, and more - TPR: The Public's Radio

In the 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly session, lawmakers passed a major gun law and numerous bills tackling housing and healthcare. We’ll look into what legislators achieved and failed to get done, as well as what to expect in 2026. Also, Trump administration policies are scaring off tourists. Hotels have higher than normal vacancies, and restaurants are closing on certain days due to low traffic. What kind of summer season will we have this…Housing · Providence Read Article

Providence property tax bills delayed as City Council prepares for first of two budget votes

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Open the article to view the coverage from WPRI 12Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

Dept. of Health clears Colaluca Campground for swimming

FOSTER– As of July 3, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended reopening the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground, 7 Harrington Road, for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.Swimming · Foster Read Article

McKee taps Jim Bennett as interim commerce secretary

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Gov. Dan McKee has selected R.I. Commerce Corporation President Jim Bennett to serve as the state's interim secretary of commerce. "As we continue the search for a permanent Secretary of Commerce, Jim's experience in business development and government will help us further the work we’re doing to bolster our economy, raise incomes, and make our state a more prosperous place for business, workers, and families," McKee s…Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

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