Raymond Baccari

4 days ago | newsnationnow.com | Raymond Baccari

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — Saturday was a special day for Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, who was sworn in as an honorary police officer in Bristol, Rhode Island. DJ, who is 13 years old and aspires to become a police officer, was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018. He was given only months to live, but has overcome the odds and is still fighting after 13 surgeries over the last seven years.

5 days ago | wpri.com | Raymond Baccari |Lauren Brill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Saturday's strikes by the United States against Iranian nuclear facilities drew a protest in Providence Sunday evening. Demonstrators gathered in front of Providence City Hall to reject the strikes in what they're calling an anti-war protest. Similar demonstrations were held throughout the country, including one in Boston. After news of the strikes was announced by President Donald Trump, many elected officials weighed in to give their thoughts, including U.S. Sen.

5 days ago | wpri.com | Raymond Baccari

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A stabbing that happened in Providence Saturday night is under investigation. Anthony Vega, a spokesperson for the Providence Police Department, said the incident happened just after 11 p.m. on Amherst Street. When officers got there, they found a man with a not life-threatening stab wound, Vega said. The man was treated on scene for his injuries and taken to a nearby hospital. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.

6 days ago | wpri.com | Raymond Baccari

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) - Saturday was a special day for Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, who was sworn in as an honorary police officer in Bristol. DJ, who is 13-years-old, was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018. He was given only months to live, but has overcome the odds and is still fighting after 13 surgeries throughout the last seven years.

6 days ago | wpri.com | Raymond Baccari

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - An air quality alert has been issued for southern Rhode Island Sunday by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM). DEM said they're forecasting unhealthy air quality Sunday afternoon and evening due to "elevated ground-level ozone." This alert comes amid an expected three-day heat wave. The alert is only for Washington and Newport counties. According to DEM, unhealthy ozone levels could cause coughing, chest pain and throat irritation.