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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Lawmakers urge Butler Hospital to settle contract dispute with union

18 hours ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - State lawmakers are urging Butler Hospital to resolve its contract dispute with the New England Health Care Employees Union (SEIU 1199NE) and prevent hundreds of staff members from walking off the job. SEIU 1199NE, which represents more than 800 frontline staffers at Butler Hospital, is slated to go on strike Thursday morning.
Man exposed himself to undercover detectives at Dartmouth park

21 hours ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WPRI) - A Dartmouth man was arrested after he exposed himself to undercover detectives at Harry Reynold's Park over the weekend, according to police. Joao Ladino, 67, has been charged with open and gross lewdness, as well as lewd, wanton and lascivious conduct.
Counting down to The 2025 Summer Games for Special Olympics RI

1 day ago | wpri.com | Megan Willgoos

This morning on The Rhode Show, Ed Pacheco, Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO, and Diana Halleman, a Special Olympics Rhode Island Athlete, joined us to discuss and promote the 2025 Summer Games. You can learn more about the games here. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information, advice, and answers displayed in The Rhode Show section of WPRI.com are those of individual sponsors and guests and not WPRI-TV/Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
RI Senate to discuss several gun-related bills

1 day ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The debate over gun rights in Rhode Island is expected to take center stage at the State House on Wednesday. While the Rhode Island Senate hears testimony on a series of firearm-related bills, a 2nd Amendment rally is expected to take place outside. In March, the House Judiciary Committee held a nearly eight-hour hearing where dozens gathered to voice opinions on proposed gun legislation.
Woonsocket baseball improves to 13-1 on season

1 day ago | wpri.com | Sam Knox
Dr. Paul Fadale joins Sam Knox to discuss Tatum's Achilles injury

1 day ago | wpri.com | Sam Knox

By Sam Knox PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Dr. Paul Fadale of University Orthopedics joined 12 Sports Director Sam Knox on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the nature of Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury. Fadale provides insight on the recovery process, and the potential timetable for return. Note: Tatum's official diagnosis was after this interview.
Thieves steal rent check from Warwick restaurant

1 day ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) - An investigation is underway after three men stole from a Warwick restaurant Monday. El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant shared surveillance footage of the trio sitting at the bar in a social media post Tuesday afternoon. In the surveillance footage, one of the men could be seen swiping an envelope off of the nearby hostess stand and sliding it into the front pocket of his sweatshirt.
McKee's 2030 goal is 'doable'

1 day ago | wpri.com | Sarah Guernelli

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island Department of Housing is working hard to achieve Gov. Dan McKee's goal of permitting 15,000 new homes across the state by 2030. McKee's plan was detailed in a nearly 80-page report dubbed "Housing 2030: Building Rhode Island's Future" unveiled late last month. R.I. Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard told 12 News she's "laser focused" on building more housing statewide.
RI House rejects McKee's proposed cabinet raises

1 day ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Kayla Fish

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The R.I. House overwhelmingly rejected Gov. Dan McKee's plan to give significant pay bumps to nearly a dozen of his cabinet directors, 12 News has learned. The proposed salary increases first came to light in a R.I. Department of Administration notice posted online back in March. McKee is seeking approximately $82,000 worth of salary increases for 11 of his cabinet directors, including R.I Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti.
5 takeaways from Trump's day in Saudi Arabia

1 day ago | wpri.com | Alex Gangitano |Brett Samuels

President Trump made his first stop on his Middle East swing in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, receiving a warm welcome from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and top U.S. and Saudi business leaders. Trump secured hundreds of billions in investments from Saudi Arabia and took steps to reframe relations with the Middle East, including taking a softer - though still stern - tone with Iran following the regime change. Here are five takeaways from the president's day in Saudi Arabia.