WLWC-TV (Providence, RI)

WLWC serves as the CW affiliate for Providence, Rhode Island, and is officially licensed to New Bedford, Massachusetts. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 22 from a transmitter located in the Ashley Heights area of East Freetown, Massachusetts. The station is owned by OTA Broadcasting, LLC, which is managed by Michael Dell's MSD Capital. Its studios are situated on Westminster Street in Downtown Providence.

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School district given one-time bail out

22 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.
RIFC looks to get first win at Centreville Bank Stadium on Saturday

22 hours ago | wpri.com | Mike Uva |Sam Knox

By Mike Uva,Sam Knox PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island FC is currently in the playoff picture in the USL Championship, but they are still searching for their first win at their new home, Centreville Bank Stadium. They'll look to get that first home win on Saturday night as they host Miami FC (3-1-5). Rhode Island will be without starting goalkeeper Koke Vegas, and will turn to their backup, Jackson Lee.
North Attleboro's 'volt hockey' team is all about inclusion

1 day ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Mike Montecalvo

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) - Volt hockey is not your average sport. It's actually a fast-paced parasport designed for those with physical disabilities. Volt hockey is basically floor hockey, except the players zip around in adaptive power chairs that are equipped with paddles affixed to them. Helena Liedtike, president and founder of Space2Thrive, launched the Rolling Warriors volt hockey team last year. "It allows people with disabilities to play a sport independently," Liedtike explained.
RIDOH's Dr. Suzanne Bornschein

1 day 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.
What to watch today on WPRI 12+

1 day ago | wpri.com | Shaun Towne |Lee Dooley
Bishop Hendricken sneaks past Cumberland in game one of D1 series

1 day ago | wpri.com | Sam Knox

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Bishop Hendricken narrowly defeated Cumberland by a final of 4-3 in game one of the D1 title series at Rhode Island College on Thursday. Game two is on Sunday. In D1 softball, Chariho defeated Cranston West 6-1 to earn a spot in the title series against La Salle. In D2 softball, West Warwick advanced to the title series with a 9-1 win over Portsmouth. The Wizards will play St. Raphael for the crown.
Shuttered auction house faces million-dollar comic book lawsuit

1 day ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - A Cranston auction house has been tied up in a lawsuit for years after a Canadian comic book collector says thousands of his valuable collectibles seemingly disappeared without fair compensation. In 2020, Bernie Arsenault filed a lawsuit in federal court that names Kevin Bruneau, Travis Landry and Ashle Tortolani from Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers as defendants.
Fall River's signature chow mein noodles back in production

2 days ago | wpri.com | Leah Crowley

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) - A Fall River staple has returned. The Oriental Chow Mein Company confirmed to 12 News on Thursday that it's once again making Hoo-Mee Chow Mein noodles. The manufacturer ran out of its chow mein products due to a "mechanical failure" last month and sold out of all noodles. The crispy noodles are frequently served on a hamburger bun with gravy. Some people have already taken to social media to celebrate the noodles' comeback.
North Kingstown boys volleyball advances to D1 title

2 days ago | wpri.com | Sam Knox

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Semifinal showdowns highlighted Wednesday night's calendar in Rhode Island high school sports. In D1 boys volleyball, North Kingstown defeated La Salle, 3-1, to advance to the D1 title. The Skippers will play Cranston East for the crown. In D1 girls lacrosse, La Salle edged East Greenwich by a final of 10-9 to clinch a berth in the D1 title. They will play the winner of Moses Brown and Portsmouth, who play on Thursday at 4 p.m.
12 Responds helps couple on Rhode Island-Connecticut border keep their insurance

2 days ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli |Elizabeth Turley

FOSTER, R.I. (WPRI) - A couple from Foster was on the verge of losing their health insurance because of an address issue with their insurance company. Edwin Fulasz said he received a letter in the mail in February from UnitedHealthcare stating that due to a change in their address, he and his wife would lose health insurance coverage in August. He said he was panicked because he and his wife have health issues. "She was [just] in the hospital for 51 days," he said.