Kim Kalunian

Reporter and Anchor at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

Reporter and Anchor at WLWC-TV (Providence, RI)

Reporter. Anchor 12 News Now at 4 and 5:30 @wpri12. Lover of #dogs, #theater and #food. Mom. Wife of the inimitable @tednesi. [email protected]

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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti

3 days ago | wpri.com | Kim Kalunian |Elizabeth Turley

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti joined 12 News at 4 on Tuesday to talk about the latest updates in the Washington Bridge saga. Alviti confirmed to 12 News Anchor Kim Kalunian that the new westbound Washington Bridge will "absolutely" be done by November 2028. "The type of contract is a design-build contract," Alviti explained.
Community Focus: Gov. Dan McKee

1 week ago | wpri.com | Kim Kalunian |Raymond Baccari

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - As this year's legislative session wraps up, Gov. Dan McKee has started to sign some bills that have passed and will have others on his radar. McKee joined 12 News at 4 Wednesday to discuss bills he plans to sign, as well as his thoughts on the revised assault weapons ban and the future of Hasbro in Rhode Island. Watch the full interview in the video player above. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.
Johnson & Wales names new Providence campus president

1 week ago | wpri.com | Leah Crowley |Kim Kalunian

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has named Joseph Greene as the next president of its Providence campus. Greene is set to take over at the start of the fall semester. He is currently serving as the school's Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration. Greene joined 12 News at 4 to share more about JWU and its future initiatives.
'Behind the Story' debuts on WPRI 12+

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Kim Kalunian |Raymond Baccari

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A new show has been added to the WPRI 12+ lineup of programming. The new show, called " Behind the Story," gives a behind-the-scenes look into stories covered by Rhode Island's journalists and nuggets of information that don't make it on air or in the articles. In the first episode, Target 12 Investigative Reporter Eli Sherman spoke with 12 News Anchor Kim Kalunian and Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan about their origins in local journalism.
RI Attorney General Peter Neronha

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Kim Kalunian |Raymond Baccari

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A counterclaim has been filed by two companies being sued by Rhode Island over the failure of the Washington Bridge's westbound portion. The companies, Barletta Heavy Division Inc. and Aetna Bridge Company, are alleging the state ignored a 1992 inspection report about the bridge's condition.
An inside look at local journalism

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Eli Sherman |Kim Kalunian

by: Eli Sherman, Kim Kalunian, Dan McGowan Posted:Updated:EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Ever wonder what it takes to bring you the news? Our new show, Behind the Story, gives you an inside look at local journalism through conversations with the reporters who break the big headlines. In this week's premiere, host Eli Sherman sits down with 12 News anchor Kim Kalunian and Boston Globe RI columnist Dan McGowan to discuss how they each got their start.
RI Genealogical Society celebrates 50 years

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Kim Kalunian |Leah Crowley

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island Genealogical Society is celebrating 50 years of helping people learn about their family history. On Saturday, the society will be hosting an all-day conference with guest speakers, a raffle and more. You can get tickets here. Rhode Island Genealogical Society President Maureen Taylor joined 12 News at 4 to share more about the event, the society's work, and how people can get involved. Watch the interview in the video above.
RIDOH's Dr. Suzanne Bornschein

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Kim Kalunian |Raymond Baccari

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The weather is getting warmer and peak tick season is underway in Rhode Island. Dr. Suzanne Bornschein from the Rhode Island Department of Health joined 12 News at 4 Friday to discuss the measures everyone can take to protect themselves. Watch the full interview in the video player above. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app.
Community Focus: Brown University’s Michael Littman

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kim Kalunian

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Michael Littman, a professor of computer science at Brown University, joined 12 News at 4 Tuesday to discuss the rise of artificial intelligence and its potential implications. Littman also explains how to determine whether an image or video is authentic or was made using AI. Watch the full interview in the video above. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley talks tax increases

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Kim Kalunian |Leah Crowley

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Providence Mayor Brett Smiley thinks he has the votes in the Rhode Island Senate to raise property taxes in the city past the current 4% cap. Smiley joined 12 News at 4 to talk more about the potential tax increase as well as the future of Providence Place and PVD Fest. Watch the full interview in the video above. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app.