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01/24/2025

: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has confirmed the presence of bird flu in a noncommercial farm flock in Washington County.

On Friday, members of the DEM’s Division of Agriculture and Forest Management’s Animal Health Unit humanely euthanized a flock of around 40 birds infected with the H5N1 strain of avian …

01/24/2025

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Due to CBS coverage of the PGA Tour, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! can be viewed in full on myRITV on Friday, Jan. 24.

Find your myRITV station: https://trib.al/clmRZx0

01/24/2025

Bristol's 4th of July Concert Series is moving to Roger Williams University and it's causing a buzz around town. Today at 4, learn the reason behind the decision and hear reaction from a local business owner. https://trib.al/3PAbZ2g

01/24/2025

New legislation sponsored by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell would require public schools to have formal policies for cell phones and other personal devices. Learn more: https://trib.al/SXHh6ok

01/24/2025

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Due to CBS coverage of the PGA Tour, 12 News will air on FOX Providence at 5 and 6 p.m. today (Jan. 24, 2025). The 4 p.m. news will air on WPRI 12 as scheduled.

01/24/2025

: Globe Rhode Island's Edward Fitzpatrick joined Kim Kalunian - WPRI on Thursday at 4 to talk about what Gov. Dan McKee's proposed budget has in store for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. Watch the full interview: ⤵️

The Boston Globe Rhode Island’s Ed Fitzpatrick joined 12 News at 4 to talk about the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s allocation in Gov. McKee’s proposed budget, and why tr…

01/24/2025

: Jason from East Providence asked, “Why has it been so cold this month? What was the highest temperature we’ve seen this year so far?”

The Pinpoint Weather Team's Steven Matregrano WPRI and Catie McNeil answered this question and more in .

In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Steven Matregrano and Catie McNeil gave an update on winter 2025 and answered your questions about the weather.

01/24/2025

Morgan Wallen is going back on tour this year and is making a stop in New England.

01/24/2025

What do you do to relax after work?😴

01/24/2025

Rhode Island native Liam Coen is going to be the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to ESPN.

Full story: https://trib.al/JP91joQ

01/24/2025

The popular Fourth of July Concert Series in Bristol is moving locations this year.

01/24/2025

The statement marked one of the first official uses of the term “Gulf of America” by the U.S. government.

01/24/2025

December marked the airport’s best performance since 1997, contributing to a 27.3% increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous year.

PVD surpassed 4 million passengers in 2024, a milestone not reached since before the pandemic.

01/24/2025

The Wild Money and Daily Numbers Evening drawing will not air on WPRI 12 tonight due to The Farmers Open on CBS. Catch the drawing at 7:29pm on The CW and MyRI TV.

01/24/2025

A Massachusetts high school football player has received dozens of offers to play college football, but one stands out among the others.

01/24/2025

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joined his counterparts from 10 states in issuing a joint statement Thursday, addressing state involvement in federal immigration enforcement.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has joined attorneys general from 10 states in issuing a joint statement addressing state involvement in federal immigration enforcement.

01/24/2025

FRIDAY FORECAST: We’re off to another very cold start this morning, but the afternoon will be seasonably chilly. T.J. Del Santo WPRI has your weekend forecast👇🏻

Good morning! Happy Friday! We’re off to another very cold start this morning, but the afternoon will be seasonably chilly. Looking ahead into the weekend, it looks mainly dry (there could be…

01/24/2025

A caller reported hearing a loud explosion that shook his house just before 7 p.m. Thursday and saw a ball of fire when he went outside.

An investigation is underway after a large fire broke out on a farm in Lakeville Thursday night.