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Rhode Island advocates plead for netted bridge barriers to prevent suicides
NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Advocates say nets under state bridges can aid in suicide prevention, and that it's worth the expense. Samaritans of Rhode Island Executive Director Denise Panichas was one of several present at the state house Wednesday evening to push for House Bill 7858, again. "We cannot...
Why is McKee rushing to have the state buy a Citizens Bank building? Here's what we found.
PROVIDENCE – While trying to convince legislators that the state can save millions of dollars on leases by purchasing a Citizens Bank-owned building in East Providence that's been on the market for at least two years, the McKee administration on Thursday acknowledged it had not looked at other properties. How much would...
Beyond the Forecast: What was the worst hurricane in our area?
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In our latest Beyond the Forecast special, 12 News Meteorologists Tony Petrarca and T.J. Del Santo looked ahead at the upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season. As always, they also answered some of your questions. In the video above, Tony and T.J. tell you about the...
He stabbed the mother of his child to death. Now, he's going to prison for 17 years.
PROVIDENCE – A 39-year-old Cranston man was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in prison for the 2019 stabbing death of his girlfriend. Luis Matta was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Joseph A. Montalbano to 30 years, with 17 to serve, for manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of Rachael Rene, the mother of Matta’s child. ...
Nicer weather Friday after incredible Thursday rains in Rhode Island
Bullseye! A rain bullseye, that is – right over parts of our area. A month’s worth of rain in less than 12 hours. New London to New Bedford saw a general 3-4″, but southern Rhode Island saw anywhere from 5-6″ of rain between last night and this morning.
Providence church responds to backlash allowing homeless to pitch tents on property
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After a homeless encampment moved to the property of St. Edward's Church in Providence, the pastor is responding to criticism in a letter posted to the parish website. "As members of the Church of Jesus Christ, it is our mission as stated many times by the...
Mass. weather: Where New England could see 3 inches of rain, flood risk
Wet and humid conditions on Wednesday could lead to more rainfall across southern New England as the evening continues, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters anticipate some areas could see more widespread rain Wednesday into Thursday, with the heaviest rain expected to arrive around 10 or 11 p.m., according to the weather service.
Biden declares September flooding in Mass. a ‘major disaster,’ reversing FEMA denial
Portions of central Massachusetts experienced catastrophic flooding last September. President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved a disaster declaration for areas of Massachusetts hit hard by flash floods last September. The decision, announced by the White House, reverses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s initial denial in February. Portions of central...
Minor river flooding forecasted for local rivers
Even as the rain begins to wind down this evening, flooding remains a concern. Areal flood warnings from this morning have been replaced by river flood warnings for the Pawtuxet, Pawcatuck & Wood Rivers. While not expected to be as severe as our March & January floods, minor flooding is...
RI Weather: Providence has morning flood warning after rainy night
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for this morning for parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts after between 1 to 3 inches of rain fell overnight. "The areas that see typical nuisance flooding will be dealing with the majority of the flooding today," Meteorologist Bill Leatham of the National Weather Service said. "But the swath of rain that's currently on us will begin to drift away this afternoon."
Pawtucket Police investigating hit-and-run that damaged utility pole
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Pawtucket Police Department said it is investigating a hit-and-run on Mineral Spring Avenue. The driver allegedly hit multiple parked cars and damaged a utility pole. ABC 6 News crews on scene saw the damaged pole alongside multiple police vehicles.
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