The blame game is on at federal agencies, where political messages fault Democrats for the shutdown

Army veteran Samuel Port couldn’t believe what he was reading in his latest weekly newsletter emailed from the U.S.

Fundraising groups step up to help reopen national park sites and welcome visitors

When the government shut down in 2018, a Mississippi nonprofit interceded to fund a bare-bones crew to keep one of the ...

Goodall’s influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work

In her 91 years, Jane Goodall transformed science and humanity’s understanding of our closest living relatives on the planet — chimpanzees and other great apes. Her patient fieldwork and ...

Nurse accused of drinking on the job has DUI charge

The charges against a registered nurse accused of showing up drunk to work and then driving herself home over the summer have been dismissed, 12 News has learned.

URI fraternity temporarily suspended over hazing allegations

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The University of Rhode Island (URI) is investigating hazing allegations against one of its fraternities.

How the government shutdown could impact food assistance programs

It’s day two of the government shutdown and although the impacts haven trickled down locally yet, if it continues, Southern New England could see affects to food service programs.

Police: Driver hit 2 pedestrians on sidewalk in Mansfield

MANSFIELD, Mass. (WPRI) — Police are investigating after two pedestrians were hit by a car in Mansfield on Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded to Oakland Street around 9:45 a.m. for reports of ...