Cranston police investigating reports of car theft, larcenies

Police investigating multiple break-ins in Cranston

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston police are investigating reports of larcenies …

Man arrested after ‘significant’ drug bust in Providence

After a months-long investigation, police arrested a man on multiple gun and drug …

Nesi’s Notes: March 15

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.

Pickup truck catches fire at North Providence gas station

Mineral Spring Avenue is shut down from Route 146 to Woodward Road in both directions …

Mild This Afternoon; Rain/Wind Sunday Night

From your 12 News Meteorologists, here is your updated 7 Day Forecast

What’s Happening: Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Find your best green attire and join in the festivities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Newport!

Lincoln superintendent to step down in June

Lincoln Superintendent Dr. Lawrence Filippelli will be leaving his position this summer after accepting a new job.

Server celebrating 33 years at the Old Grist Mill: ‘I never left’

His name is Ray Point Jr., but most of his regulars call him “the mayor” of the Old Grist Mill.

RI DEM has already responded to 15 brush fires in March

The DEM has been busy helping to douse those flames, while also conducting prescribed burns and maintaining the hoses that fire departments use …

Weather Now: Some Sun Later Today; Mild Temperatures

Hey everyone, happy Saturday!

The weekend looks mainly cloudy, however we will see some breaks of sunshine with mild temperatures for today, especially away from the shore. Meanwhile, we expect to see some strong wind gusts and rain by Sunday Night into Monday

Behind the Smiles Winners for the Week of February 17, 2025

Our sponsors at Delta Dental want you to show us what’s Behind the Smiles.

Community Focus: RI Commission for Human Rights

Tina Christy Mancini, Chief Compliance Officer at the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights, joined 12 News at 4 on Friday to discuss the organization’s …