Mother: 2020 murder victim 'not just a statistic'
Hollie Lemire is urging anyone who knows anything about her sonβs 2020 death to come forward. βIf it was your kid, you would want somebody to say something.β Story by @kimkalunian.bsky.social, @sarahbawden31.bsky.social & @corwelch.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/crime/c...
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70 years of WPRI 12: Legendary reporter, photojournalist reflect on storied careers
Longtime WPRI 12 viewers know that dozens of reporters, anchors, photojournalists and more have come and gone over the years.
#WATCH: Retired reporter Sean Daly and photojournalist Scott Del Sole have more than 70 years of experience between them. They looked back on their lengthy local news careers in an interview with @kimkalunian.bsky.social.
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Just in: a judge has denied his request for a retrial. Heβs scheduled to be sentenced sometime this spring.
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The suspectβs mother says too many pieces of evidence were excluded from the trial, and while detectives say the case remains open, prosecutors are confident they got the right man.
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Interesting to hear Governor McKee reflect on the first weeks of the new Trump administration during his 12 News at 4 interview with @kimkalunian.bsky.social today - especially how the Jan 6 pardons were so concerning to him
Their full conversation is here: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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Nesiβs Notes: Feb. 8
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
More from my convo w/ Peter Alviti in @tednesi.bsky.socialβs column today. How long will he stay at RIDOTβs helm? βI donβt know β¦ I think everybody will know when the time is right.β www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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NEWSMAKERS: @timwhiteri.bsky.social + I are joined by @waveelection.bsky.social to examine how top RI leaders are responding to Trump 2.0
Plus @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with RI Natl Guard's Gen. Callahan
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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WATCH: On todayβs 12 News at 4, I asked RIDOT Director Peter Alviti about that widely circulated video of the Washington Bridge being demolished - and if it triggered the newly revealed OSHA investigation
See our full interview here www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
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Tune in: RIDOT director Peter Alviti joins me at 4 on @wpri12.bsky.social to discuss OSHA inspection of Washington Bridge subcontractor following viral demolition video.
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OSHA inspecting Washington Bridge demolition
A spokesperson would not discuss specifics but said the purpose of the inspection is to determine if there were any violations of OSHA workplace safety standards.
A spokesperson for OSHA tells 12 News the agency is inspecting J.R. Vinagro, a subcontractor hired by Aetna Bridge Company to demolish the Washington Bridge.
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Anyone save the buttons that come with your clothes? Ever actually use them?
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NEWSMAKERS: Bristol Co. Sheriff Paul Heroux joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss Pres. Trump's immigration moves and how his agency works with ICE
Plus, @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with Sean Spicer
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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My husband has been struggling to find a primary care doctor (in network) since he moved to RI. Last year we tried calling ~40 different offices with no luck, and gave up.
It made me curious to hear stories from others experiencing the same.
What's been your experience in RI?
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Smithfieldβs Tikoian named to No. 3 role in RI Senate
The Smithfield Democrat was recently reelected to a second term.
NEW: Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has named Smithfield Democrat Dave Tikoian as the new Senate majority whip, the No. 3 role in the chamber
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