Shaun Towne

Providence

Digital Content Producer at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

Digital executive producer @wpri12. Lifelong Rhode Islander. Movie recommendations welcome.

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WPRI 12 News gets 6 Emmy nominations

1 week ago | wpri.com | Shaun Towne

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The 12 News team has earned six nominations for the 48th Annual Boston/New England Emmy Awards. The full list of nominees was released Thursday. The Emmy ceremony is on June 7 in Boston.
WPRI 12 News gets 6 Emmy nominations

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shaun Towne

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The 12 News team has earned six nominations for the 48th Annual Boston/New England Emmy Awards. The full list of nominees was released Thursday. The Emmy ceremony is on June 7 in Boston.
Watch our NFL Draft special Friday at 6:30 pm

1 week ago | wpri.com | Shaun Towne

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - In a few days, football fans will find out which college stars are going pro. The 2025 NFL Draft will be held starting Thursday, April 24, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. More than 250 players will be picked over the course of the three-day event. It's an important draft for the Patriots, who have the fourth overall pick this year. To get you ready for draft day, we'll have in-depth coverage starting this Friday.
Lane shift coming to I-95, Route 4 northbound merge

1 week ago | wpri.com | Shaun Towne

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) - A project to improve travel where I-95 North meets Route 4 North in Warwick will soon affect driving in the area. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) said starting this Friday night, April 18, all of the travel lanes will be moved to the right. The change was supposed to happen last Friday, April 11, but the work was delayed due to bad weather. All of the lanes will remain open during the day, but they'll be narrowed, according to RIDOT.
Lane shift coming to I-95, Route 4 northbound merge

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shaun Towne

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — A project to improve travel where I-95 North meets Route 4 North in Warwick will soon affect driving in the area. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) said starting this Friday night, April 18, all of the travel lanes will be moved to the right. The change was supposed to happen last Friday, April 11, but the work was delayed due to bad weather. All of the lanes will remain open during the day, but they’ll be narrowed, according to RIDOT.
Umpires reunite after 20 years at McCoy Stadium demolition

1 week ago | wpri.com | Shaun Towne

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - As the stands at McCoy Stadium started coming down on Monday to make way for a new high school, many people stopped by to reminisce and say goodbye to the beloved ballpark. Among them were Jim Jackson Sr. and Paul Prachiak, who worked together as umpires for 30 years. But until Monday's unplanned meeting - they hadn't seen each other in 20 years. Shiina LoSciuto and Ryan Welch share their story in the video above.
RI's Pre-K lottery open for 2025-26 school year

1 week ago | wpri.com | Shaun Towne

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island families with children turning 4 before the fall can now apply for the state's Pre-K lottery. The programs, offered in 20 participating communities, provide "free, high-quality learning opportunities" for young kids, according to the R.I. Department of Education. To be eligible, a child must be 4 years old as of Sept. 1, 2025. Spots are limited, so filling out an application is required. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on June 22.
‘This is unreal’: Umpires reunite after 20 years at McCoy Stadium demolition

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shaun Towne

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — As the stands at McCoy Stadium started coming down on Monday to make way for a new high school, many people stopped by to reminisce and say goodbye to the beloved ballpark. Among them were Jim Jackson Sr. and Paul Prachiak, who worked together as umpires for 30 years. But until Monday’s unplanned meeting — they hadn’t seen each other in 20 years. 12 News’ Shiina LoSciuto and Ryan Welch share their story in the video above.
RI’s Pre-K lottery open for 2025-26 school year

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shaun Towne

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island families with children turning 4 before the fall can now apply for the state’s Pre-K lottery. The programs, offered in 20 participating communities, provide “free, high-quality learning opportunities” for young kids, according to the R.I. Department of Education. To be eligible, a child must be 4 years old as of Sept. 1, 2025. Spots are limited, so filling out an application is required.
Quick Bites: Pizza Mamma

1 week ago | wpri.com | Shaun Towne