Catie McNeil

Meteorologist at WLWC-TV (Providence, RI)

Meteorologist at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

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What does it take to be a lifeguard at a surf beach in RI?

3 days ago | wpri.com | Catie McNeil |Leah Crowley

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) - Most of Rhode Island's state beaches are open for the season as temperatures start to rise. With more people flocking to the ocean, safety is top of mind for the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM). The agency held its first Surf State Lifeguard Certification testing at Scarborough North State Beach in Narragansett on Tuesday. "They're doing two different drills here today," explained Jim Farrell, the regional president of the U.S. Lifesaving Association.
Nurses can now earn bachelor's degree online through RIC-CCRI collaboration

1 month ago | wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower |Catie McNeil

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island College (RIC) and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced the launch of a new fully online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program. The announcement was made Tuesday in honor of National Nurses Day and marks a joint effort between the two schools to expand access to nursing education in Rhode Island.
Veterans gather in Fall River to mark 50 years since fall of Saigon

1 month ago | wpri.com | Catie McNeil |Elizabeth Turley

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) - April 30, 2025, marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. Veterans and local officials gathered in Fall River on Wednesday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park to honor the tens of thousands of U.S. soldiers who lost their lives during the conflict, as well as to reflect on their wartime experiences.
Veterans gather in Fall River to mark 50 years since fall of Saigon

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Catie McNeil

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — April 30, 2025, marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. Veterans and local officials gathered in Fall River on Wednesday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park to honor the tens of thousands of U.S. soldiers who lost their lives during the conflict, as well as to reflect on their wartime experiences.
Businesses eager for new customers as South Coast Rail gains traction

1 month ago | wpri.com | Catie McNeil

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) - The South Coast Rail is officially back in action after 34 years. The commuter rail is not only convenient for those looking for a quick trip up to Boston, but also for the businesses surrounding the train stations that will likely see more foot traffic. "We've been waiting for this, the train project, for the last gazillion years," said Jehen Khan of Stop and Save Discount Tobacco.
Businesses eager for new customers as South Coast Rail gains traction

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Catie McNeil

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The South Coast Rail is officially back in action after 34 years. The commuter rail is not only convenient for those looking for a quick trip up to Boston, but also for the businesses surrounding the train stations that will likely see more foot traffic. “We’ve been waiting for this, the train project, for the last gazillion years,” said Jehan Khan of Stop and Save Discount Tobacco.
RIEMA begins preparations for 2026 World Cup matches

1 month ago | wpri.com | Catie McNeil |Leah Crowley

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island officials are starting to make preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The international soccer tournament will be played in 16 host cities, with 104 games happening across Mexico, Canada and the United States. Boston was selected as a host city, so seven games will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The stadium is slated to undergo extensive renovations ahead of the tournament and will temporarily be named "Boston Stadium" for the World Cup matches.
RIEMA begins preparations for 2026 World Cup matches

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Catie McNeil

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island officials are starting to make preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The international soccer tournament will be played in 16 host cities, with 104 games happening across Mexico, Canada and the United States. Boston was selected as a host city, so seven games will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The stadium is slated to undergo extensive renovations ahead of the tournament and will temporarily be named “Boston Stadium” for the World Cup matches.
Beyond the Forecast: Talking Spring Things

1 month ago | wpri.com | Tony Petrarca |Catie McNeil |Lee Dooley

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - In this full-length Beyond the Forecast, 12 News Meteorologists Tony Petrarca and Catie McNeil talk about spring things and take a look ahead at what's expected for spring 2025. In the video above, Tony and Catie discuss insects, pollen, allergies, air temperatures, water temperatures, precipitation, sunsets, when to plant, and everything you're curious about as we celebrate and prepare for the exciting season marked by warming and renewal.
HMS Endeavour study entered into RI State Archives

1 month ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Catie McNeil

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) unveiled its most recent study on several ancient shipwrecks off of Newport - of which one may be a famous sailing vessel scuttled more than two centuries ago. The Newport Transport Report details RIMAP's latest fieldwork and analysis of a shipwreck site that is believed to be the final resting place of the HMS Endeavour, a British Royal Navy research vessel that sank in the 1778 blockade of Narragansett Bay.