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September 8, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Police arrest 16 for DUI in Newport County over holiday weekend
 
The arrests were made between Thursday and Monday.
 
     
 
Providence driver’s license road tests relocated after branch shutdown
 
The DMV is relocating Providence driver’s license road tests to Cranston until further …
 
     
 
PC student falls from 5th floor dorm window
 
The student was taken to the hospital but their condition is unknown.
 
     
 
PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Newport
 
Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II has visited Newport in the past?
 
     
 
Longtime CNN anchor Bernard Shaw dead at 82
 
Longtime CNN anchor and reporter Bernard Shaw died on Wednesday, the network announced.
 
     
 
Fewer Americans apply for jobless aid last week
 
Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market remains …
 
     
 
Jeep unveils 1st electric SUVs for North America and Europe
 
Jeep will start selling two fully electric SUVs in North America and another one in …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
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Only on 12 Survey: What are the biggest challenges facing RI districts?
 
12 News received a wide range of responses, from students’ attendance to making sure their social and emotional needs are met.
 
     
 
Is a giant, extinct shark back in the waters off New England?
 
Researchers from the Atlantic Shark Institute were shocked when they saw an image that appeared to be a 50-foot “Megalodon” on their fish finder …
 
     
 
‘It takes a village’: Providence schools outreach team works to combat absenteeism
 
Providence’s superintendent says the attendance rates of students and staff is the single biggest challenge the school district is facing this …
 
     
 
‘Moving forward’: Community rallies around Mattapoisett Boatyard destroyed by fire
 
It’s been nearly three weeks since a massive fire leveled the Mattapoisett Boatyard, and people who live in the area are rallying to help the …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Weather Today & 7 Day Forecast
 
 
 
 
 
Weather Now: Warm & Sunny Today, Quiet Night Tonight
 
 
Weather Now: Warm & Sunny Today, Quiet Night Tonight
 
A beautiful stretch of weather begins today, with a warming trend and dry skies today through the weekend. Skies become mostly sunny today, with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s. Northeast winds will be sustained around 5-10 mph with gusts to 20mph. Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » ON THE COAST: Skies will become mostly sunny at the shore, but a heads up for those planning on heading to the beach. Building surf and swells from distant Hurricane Earl will lead to a higher risk for rip currents. The surf today will be around 4-6 feet. Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » Tonight will be comfortable for sleeping with clear skies early. Patchy fog and low clouds develop after midnight. Late night lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph Early morning fog and low clouds, otherwise, sunny, warmer and dry… near 80. Northeast winds 5-10mph THIS WEEKEND: WARM AND DRY A beautiful late summer weekend is on the way with warm and dry conditions. We’ll see abundant sunshine on Saturday with partly sunny skies on Sunday. Detailed 7-Day Forecast | Weather Now | Radar | Hour-by-Hour | Ocean, Bay & Beach | Weather Blog | Pinpoint Traffic | Flight Tracker | Severe Weather | Active Weather Alerts | Closings and Delays | Power Outages | Weather App
 
 
     
     
   
   
 
     
 
Warming Trend Next Few Days
 
From 12 News Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello, here is your updated 7-Day Forecast: …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
12 Sports
 
 
 
 
     
 
Big Game Bound: NFL season kicks off with marquee Bills-Rams showdown
 
     
 
2022 HS FB Preview: LaSalle Academy
 
     
 
Eric Rueb previews ’22 HS football, will join Friday Night Blitz show
 
     
 
URI men’s basketball releases full schedule
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Trending News Today
 
 
 
 
     
 
When could RI see its first measurable snowfall?
 
 
     
 
RI personal injury attorney Tom Sparks dies
 
 
     
 
Massachusetts GOP governor won’t endorse Trump-backed nominee to replace him
 
 
     
 
4 arrested in connection with Pawtucket armed robbery
 
 
     
 
Providence unveils driver’s license restoration program
 
 
     
 
 
Today on The Rhode Show
 
 
 
 
     
 
In the Kitchen: Shrimp Scampi Toast
 
 
     
 
Eye on RI: festivals for everyone!
 
 
     
 
Feed your curiosity at RWPZoo!
 
 
     
 
Coffee with the Candidates: Gonzalo Cuervo
 
 
     
 
Join NIROPE in supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI
 
 
     
 
Fun Gadgets and Gear for Back-to-School
 
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Who To Know - Local Businesses and Their Stories
 
 
 
 
     
 
Who To Know: Masonic Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
 
Freemasonry is a fraternity of men who are proud to be known as Masons. With over …
 
     
 
Who To Know: Rivers of Hope
 
Rivers of Hope is a family oriented, culturally diverse, community-based organization …
 
     
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