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Gun taken away earlier was used in school shooting

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Police: Gun taken away earlier was used in school shooting
St. Louis police have confirmed that the gunman who forced his way into a high school, killing …
Musk doesn’t seek a “free-for-all hellscape” for Twitter
Elon Musk is telling Twitter advertisers he is buying the platform to “help humanity” …
FBI probing ex-CIA officer’s spying for World Cup host Qatar
The monthslong FBI probe focuses on whether Kevin Chalker’s work for Qatar broke laws …
Louis Escobar, owner of Escobar Farm, dies at 84
Louis Escobar, long-time owner of Escobar Farm and known as “Mr. Portsmouth,” has …
No one hit Powerball jackpot, new drawing an estimated $800M
It’s the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
Where They Stand: Independent governor candidate Zachary Hurwitz
EAST PROVIDENCE. R.I. (WPRI) — With the November election less than two weeks away, …
9 displaced by Providence fire
Three families were forced from their homes Wednesday night after a fire broke out …
LOCAL NEWS
Driver in Dollar Tree crash charged with assault, vehicle theft
Scott Stern, 49, faced a judge Wednesday, less than 24 hours after police say he drove the stolen vehicle through the front entrance of the Park …
Pats’ Jones believes he deserves to be starter vs. Jets
Mac Jones believes he deserves to start the Patriots’ matchup with the Jets on Sunday.
Tips pour in on missing Raynham teen’s whereabouts
The Raynham Police Department is actively investigating more than 50 tips from all over the country.
RIC student delivers opening remarks for First Lady Jill Biden
Grace Wells-Dannenfelser shared her story to a room full of her peers, professors and campus administrators Wednesday afternoon.
WEATHER TODAY & 7 DAY FORECAST
Weather Now: Sunny and 60°s Today
Weather Now: Sunny and 60°s Today
Good morning. After a stretch of humid, gloomy and unsettled weather, today marks the start of a dry stretch. In fact, it’s the pick of the week with sunny skies, breezy winds and falling humidity. After a mild morning, temperatures will climb well into the 60s this afternoon, about 6-8 degrees above normal for late October. Winds will be from the northwest and gusts up to 25 mph by this afternoon. Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » ON THE BAY: Northwest winds will increase through the day, prompting a “Small Craft Advisory” for Narragansett Bay starting at 4PM and lasting until 1PM on Friday. During that time wind gusts up to 30 kts are possible with waves building to 2-3 feet. Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » The northwest winds are transporting in some cooler air and the difference will be very noticeable by this evening and tonight. Under clear skies, temperatures will cool to the upper 30s to low 40s by dawn. Temperatures on Friday will be about 10 degrees cooler than today, with a mix of sunshine and high clouds. After a breezy morning, winds will diminish in the afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Friday night is setting up to be a cold one. With clear skies and light winds, lows are expected to fall to the low to mid-30s and some patchy frost is possible, especially in our more rural areas and protected valleys. THIS WEEKEND: Beautiful! Mild Days and Chilly Nights Pinpoint Weather 12 LinksDetailed 7-Day Forecast | Weather Now | Radar | Hour-by-Hour | Ocean, Bay & Beach | Pinpoint Traffic | Flight Tracker | Severe Weather | Active Weather Alerts | Closings and Delays | Power …
Sunny, Breezy and Mild Today; Much Cooler Tomorrow
From 12 News Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello, here is your updated 7 Day Forecast: …
POLITICS | YOUR LOCAL ELECTION HEADQUARTERS
First Lady Jill Biden throws support behind McKee, Dems in RI visit
First Lady Jill Biden touched down at T.F. Green International Airport Wednesday afternoon.
With Americans feeling pinched, Biden targets ‘junk fees’
ning out before the election, President Joe Biden highlighted his administration’s push to crack down on so-called junk fees that banks and other …
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Nearly 400 school districts spanning all 50 states and Washington, D.C., along with several tribes and U.S. territories, are receiving roughly …
Democrats say party poll shows Magaziner gaining; GOP argues Fung is still ahead
Magaziner’s allies said the 2nd District race “is moving in Democrats’ direction,” but Republicans said they are just “desperately trying to manufacture …
12 SPORTS
Big Game Bound: Packers head to Buffalo looking to rebound from tough start
WPRI College Hoops Column: Top 5 Players to Watch in ’22-’23
Cooley, Beisel among 2022 RIIL Hall of Fame inductees
Bruins improve to 6-1; beat Stars 3-1 behind Hall, Ullmark
TRENDING NEWS TODAY
New Bedford detectives make ‘historic’ drug bust, searching for suspect
Troubling Ties: A Target 12 Investigation tonight at 5
12-year-old hit by SUV in Swansea
Report: Providence 14th most expensive city in US
Fishing boat catches undetonated explosive off RI coast
TODAY ON THE RHODE SHOW
In the Kitchen: Candy Topped Apple Bars
Trick-or-Treat at the ‘Spooky State House’!
Coffee with the candidates: Paul Rianna Jr.
Support Make-A-Wish with their Wine & Wishes event on Nov. 11
Eye on RI: Spooktacular events!
‘Tootsie’ takes the stage at PPAC this week
WHO TO KNOW – LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THEIR STORIES
Who To Know: Masonic Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
Freemasonry is a fraternity of men who are proud to be known as Masons. With over …
Who To Know: Rivers of Hope
Rivers of Hope is a family oriented, culturally diverse, community-based organization …
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