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15 hours ago | 
wpri.com | Raymond Baccari
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - Johnston Public Schools is getting a one-time bail out from the town to fix their finances, according to Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.Polisena Jr. said this move is due to a $5.4 million shortfall the district is facing for Fiscal Year 2026. The bailout, which comes from the town's rainy day fund, is equal to 8% of the district's budget. "I am enraged on behalf of the taxpayers of the town of Johnston," Polisena Jr. told 12 News Friday.
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15 hours ago | 
yahoo.com | Raymond Baccari
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Johnston Public Schools is getting a one-time bailout from the town to fix its finances, according to Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.Polisena Jr. said this move is due to a $5.4 million shortfall the district is facing for Fiscal Year 2026. The bailout, which comes from the town’s rainy day fund, is equal to 8% of the district’s budget. “I am enraged on behalf of the taxpayers of the town of Johnston,” Polisena Jr. told 12 News Friday.
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18 hours 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.
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2 days ago | 
wpri.com | Raymond Baccari
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island Foundation announced Wednesday that five high school seniors have been awarded up to $400,000 worth of scholarships.
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2 days ago | 
wpri.com | Raymond Baccari
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - It was a busy day for the Rhode Island General Assembly on Tuesday as the session is expected to wrap up later this month. Both the House and Senate saw several bills either move through a committee or pass in a floor vote. Here are a few key bills lawmakers advanced Tuesday. 1. Assault weapons banNext to the state's budget, this bill has gotten a lot of attention from lawmakers and Rhode Islanders. The bill, introduced by state Rep.
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5 days ago | 
wpri.com | Raymond Baccari |Lauren Brill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Providence Sunday night. Col. Oscar Perez told 12 News a person was shot on Branch Avenue. It's unclear what the victim's current status is or if anyone is in custody. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 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.
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5 days ago | 
wpri.com | Raymond Baccari
LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) - Five people were forced from their home Sunday after a large tree fell onto a multi-family building in Lincoln. Police said the incident happened on Reservoir Avenue. Nobody suffered any injuries. The town's building inspector was called and ordered a part of the building condemned until repairs are made, according to police. Utilities for the building have also been shut off. The American Red Cross are helping those who were displaced.
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6 days ago | 
wpri.com | Raymond Baccari
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A car hit a building in Providence Saturday afternoon after a crash with another vehicle. A spokesperson for the Providence Police Department said the incident happened at the intersection of Eddy Street and Thurbers Avenue. The building sustained minor damage, according to the spokesperson, and nobody suffered any injuries. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.
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6 days ago | 
wpri.com | Raymond Baccari |Lauren Brill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A full WaterFire lighting will happen in Providence Saturday night in honor of those graduating from Rhode Island School of Design this year. The lighting, sponsored by RISD, is the second full lighting from this year's schedule. Alongside celebrating this year's graduating class, the lighting will also celebrate the college's reunion weekend. The lighting will start at 8:30 p.m. Programming and vendors open at 7 p.m. The braziers will stay lit until midnight.
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1 week ago | 
wpri.com | Raymond Baccari
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Six candidates have filed paperwork to run in the Senate District 4 special election to replace the late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, who died in April after a lengthy battle with cancer and other ailments. Candidates had until Friday at 4 p.m. to make their candidacies official. The primary election is scheduled for July 8 and the general election will happen on Aug. 5.
