Shiina LoSciuto

4 days ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto |Ryan Welch

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - Did you know that Rhode Island is home to an exclusive aircraft simulator that attracts pilots from around the world? The Weapons Systems Trainer-Reconfigurable, situated within the Quonset Point Air National Guard Base, provides intensive training for pilots learning to fly C-130Js, which are described as the military's most utilized transport aircrafts.

1 week ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto

EXETER. R.I. (WPRI) - Dozens of Rhode Islanders gathered at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery Monday afternoon to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The entire cemetery was adorned with thousands of American flags marking the headstones of the state's veterans and their loved ones who have been laid to rest. Gov. Dan McKee and Veterans Services Director Kasim Yarn presided over the state's 51st annual Memorial Day commemoration at the cemetery. Ronald Gill Sr. was among those in attendance.

1 month ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting that happened outside of a Johnston gas station over the weekend. Officers were called to the Shell at the intersection of Hartford and Atwood avenues late Saturday night after a caller claimed a man and woman were arguing in the parking lot. The officers pulled up and immediately spotted the man, later identified as Damian Peterson, sitting alone in the driver's seat of his parked vehicle.

1 month ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - The man accused of hitting an officer with his car at a Johnston gas station over the weekend is being held without bail. Damian Peterson, 28, has been charged with assault and battery, assaulting an officer, reckless driving, obstructing an officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Officers were called to the Shell at the intersection of Hartford and Atwood avenues late Saturday night after a caller claimed a man and woman were arguing in the parking lot.

1 month ago | wpri.com | Shiina LoSciuto |Raymond Baccari

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) - A popular leather manufacturer in Fall River is facing uncertainty due to recent tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump. Vanson Leathers, known for their motorcycle jackets, told 12 News that since a lot of their sales are internationally based, they may need to change how they do business if the tariffs continue. "About half of what we make gets exported, and that's always been the case," owner Mike van der Sleesen said.