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Nine straight wins for New England...but at what cost?
They’ll be missing some key players against New York on Monday.
We’re breaking down the matchup.
Catch New England Nation, Sunday at 11:30am on Fox Providence!🏈
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In the next episode of "The Last Don of Providence," the Target 12 team reviews FBI documents compiled while Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio was on the run. Catch up on Episode 1 now: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/inside-the-mafia/the-last-don-of-providence-a-12-tv-app-exclusive/ 
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our annual list of holiday light displays is here! Check it out to find some fun and free ways to make the season merry and bright in your area: https://tinyurl.com/4uuaks9s
November 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Catch up on "The Last Don of Providence" — Episode 1 is available on-demand on the free WPRI 12+ app for smart TVs. How to get the app: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/inside-the-mafia/the-last-don-of-providence-a-12-tv-app-exclusive/
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Everyone at WPRI 12 wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Giant balloons got into shape Wednesday for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as crews inflated the giant characters on the streets of New York City. https://www.wpri.com/holidays/a-welcome-form-of-inflation-balloons-take-shape-for-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/ 

(📸: Associated Press)
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Learn how Providence native Luigi "Louie" Manocchio became the notorious gangster known as "Baby Shacks" in "The Last Don of Providence" — Episode 1 available now, exclusively on the WPRI 12+ app. https://www.wpri.com/target-12/inside-the-mafia/the-last-don-of-providence-a-12-tv-app-exclusive/
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A West Warwick woman with breast cancer won a $12,000 Keno prize over the weekend. Tap the link for more on how Melissa Bourassa wants to use some of her winnings to give back to the community: https://shorturl.at/iPs69
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Catie's tracking how your Thanksgiving forecast is shaping up. She'll have the details coming up at 4 so you can plan ahead.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/ 
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Catie's tracking how your Thanksgiving forecast is shaping up. She'll have the details coming up at 4 so you can plan ahead.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-cloudy-few-showers-and-mild-today/ 
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Thanksgiving travel rush is in full swing. At 4, we'll have a live look at the conditions and an important message from public safety officials.
https://www.wpri.com/holidays/thanksgiving-travel-guide-2025/ 
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Rhode Island Energy customers could see their utility bills go up next fall. Today at 4, we break down the numbers and the reason for the proposed rate increase.
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Trump administration announced new lower Medicare prices for 15 drugs yesterday. Those drugs include GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Tap the link to learn more: https://shorturl.at/4Omrx
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Lots of businesses will be opening their doors early to shoppers on Black Friday. Tap the link for a list of stores and their special hours: https://shorturl.at/rO8hk

November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This week kicks off the biggest shopping season of the year and families are expected to spend billions of dollars for the holidays.
https://www.wpri.com/business-news/holiday-shopping-season-kicks-off-this-week/ 
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
There are so many sides to choose from at Thanksgiving dinner, so which is your favorite?

Let us know in the comments and vote in our poll: https://www.wpri.com/connect/ 
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Workers were cleaning out an old salt shed at RIDOT's Glocester facility earlier this year when they spotted something out of the ordinary. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/ridot-saves-baby-ravens-found-in-old-salt-shed/ 
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
People who frequent the intersection of Green End Avenue and Valley Road on Aquidneck Island know that the area is Gravy’s turf. Story by @leahbcrowley.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
November 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management reports they caught three Massachusetts men with dozens of undersized fish in Newport last week. Full story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/69-fish-seized-from-3-mass-men-in-newport/
November 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Catch the story of Gravy, the traffic-causing turkey, on 12 News and WPRI.com! 🦃
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Rain will be arriving in Southern New England tonight, and Tony's tracking whether it will impact your Thanksgiving travel plans. He'll have the details in his forecast, coming up at 4.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-dry-today-rain-arrives-this-evening/ 
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Watch Episode 1 of "The Last Don of Providence," the untold story of the rise and fall of Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio, exclusively on the free WPRI 12+ smart TV app. https://www.wpri.com/target-12/inside-the-mafia/the-last-don-of-providence-a-12-tv-app-exclusive/
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Erica Bader's family spoke with 12 News outside court after five people were charged with murder in connection with her death. We'll have more details coming up today at 4: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/5-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-death-of-central-falls-woman/ 
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Gregory Groom, 22, faced a judge Tuesday. He's accused of killing 18-year-old Kylee Monteiro, who was 11 weeks pregnant at the time of her death: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-of-kylee-monteiro/ 
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#NEW: Seven horses have died after a barn fire broke out in Plainville Tuesday morning. What we've learned so far: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/crews-respond-to-barn-fire-in-plainville/ 
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM