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September 21, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Judge sides with trucking industry in lawsuit over RI truck tolls
 
The decision by U.S. District Judge William Smith puts a cloud over one of the state’s …
 
     
 
Live: NY attorney general sues Donald Trump, 3 kids for business fraud
 
NEW YORK (PIX11) —  New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing former …
 
     
 
Judge prepares for Alex Jones to take stand in Connecticut
 
The judge overseeing the Connecticut trial of Alex Jones said Wednesday she is prepared …
 
     
 
Police to announce arrest in Providence homicide
 
Police say they will be announcing an arrest made in connection with a killing that …
 
     
 
WATCH LIVE: Biden addresses UN General Assembly
 
President Joe Biden is making the U.S. case to world leaders at the United Nations …
 
     
 
Body found at Woonsocket home identified as former mayor
 
Former Woonsocket Mayor Susan Menard has been identified as the woman found dead inside …
 
     
 
2 winners of Illinois’ $1.34B Mega Millions jackpot come forward
 
The winners of July’s Mega Millions $1.34 billion historic lottery drawing have finally …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
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2 charged in 2-year-old boy’s death plead not guilty
 
Three people charged in connection with the death of a Pawtucket toddler late last year, including his mother, are set to face a judge on Wednesday.
 
     
 
Middletown woman benefits from first-in-the-nation heart procedure
 
Charlton Memorial Hospital is the first in the country to perform a new kind of heart surgery.
 
     
 
No foul play suspected in deaths at former Woonsocket mayor’s home
 
Investigators confirmed the home belongs to former Woonsocket Mayor Susan Menard, but only identified the decedents as an “elderly male and female.”
 
     
 
Rachel Miller poised to be next Providence City Council president
 
Rachel Miller and James Taylor say they have formed a coalition to elect Miller to the council presidency and Taylor as majority leader.
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Weather Today & 7 Day Forecast
 
 
 
 
 
Weather Now: Turning Partly Sunny This Afternoon; Stormy Thursday
 
 
Weather Now: Turning Partly Sunny This Afternoon; Stormy Thursday
 
It’s the final full day of summer, and we have a pleasant afternoon ahead, as the clouds continue to give way to partial sun through the afternoon and early evening. Temperatures will be seasonable for mid-September, with highs in the low 70s. Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » Skies stay dry this evening and overnight, with increasing clouds and temperatures gradually rising as the night goes on. BAY FORECAST: Surf and seas will still be low on the bay and sound today, but by Thursday the swells from distant hurricane Fiona will begin to reach the coast. Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » The result will be large, battering waves and dangerous rip currents at the coast and off-shore, with wave heights as high as 5-7 feet late Thursday through Friday. Meanwhile, an approaching strong cold front will lead to a stormy day on Thursday. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected from the morning into the late afternoon. Some storms could be strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours. Rain tapers off by early evening, with clearing skies near sunset. Highs reach the low 70s in the morning but fall into the 60s in the afternoon. Southwest winds turning northwest 10-20mph with gusts to 30 mph *** Fall officially begins Thursday at 9:03PM Eastern Time with the Autumnal Equinox *** Right on schedule for the first full day of fall, Friday will be dry and blustery with the coldest temperatures since May 19 expected. 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 …
 
 
     
     
   
   
 
     
 
Becoming Partly Sunny This Afternoon; Rain/T’Storms Tomorrow
 
From 12 News Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello, here is your updated 7-Day Forecast: …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
12 Sports
 
 
 
 
     
 
Chara signs one-day contract with Boston to retire a Bruin
 
     
 
Lincoln gets 5th win of season over Bay View in girls field hockey
 
     
 
Hope shuts out Shea in DII boys soccer
 
     
 
Hometown Hero: Patrick Conserve, Cumberland
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Trending News Today
 
 
 
 
     
 
Police: Providence DPW employee distributed drugs on the job
 
 
     
 
Police: School finance director pocketed $3M for personal use
 
 
     
 
5 protestors arrested after blocking Boston traffic
 
 
     
 
RIDE opposes independent special ed office despite parent, advocate support
 
 
     
 
Former US attorney joins court fight dividing RI’s wealthy Chace family
 
 
     
 
 
Today on The Rhode Show
 
 
 
 
     
 
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger brings the laughs to PPAC this weekend
 
 
     
 
In the Kitchen: Spicy Turkey, Squash & Tomato Stew
 
 
     
 
16th Annual Tough-A-Truck in East Providence
 
 
     
 
Local contestant talks ‘Lego Masters,’ shares creation on set
 
 
     
 
Celebrate the change of season with ‘Hey Rhody’!
 
 
     
 
In the Kitchen: Vegan Spaghetti & Meatballs
 
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
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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