WATCH: Police respond to McDonald's hit-and-run and RIPTA CEO's home
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Newly released video shows the aftermath of a collision where police suspect R.I. Public Transit Authority CEO Scott Avedisian rammed into a car at a McDonald's drive-thru and...
View ArticleCranston landlord, tenants arrested after fight
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) -- A Cranston landlord and several tenants are facing disorderly conduct charges after a fight on Tuesday, Target 12 has confirmed. Residents of 1890 Broad St. made news earlier...
View ArticleRIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian in talks to resign after McDonald's hit-and-run
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — R.I. Public Transit Authority CEO Scott Avedisian is expected to step down in the coming days after being charged in a hit-and-run car collision at a McDonald's drive-thru...
View ArticleRecycled Metals blames arson for overnight fire at scrapyard
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Recycled Metals suspects arson caused a fire that broke out at the scrap-metal yard overnight and filled the Providence sky with smoke. Patrick Sweeney, a...
View ArticleCranston mayor facing ethics complaint over hiring, promotion of son-in-law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A former city worker has filed a complaint against Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins, alleging he violated the nepotism clause of the state's code of ethics. John Psilopoulos,...
View ArticleRIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian resigns following hit-and-run
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- R.I. Public Transit Authority CEO Scott Avedisian submitted his resignation on Thursday, bringing his six-year tenure to an abrupt end barely two weeks after a hit-and-run...
View ArticleProvidence cites fire at scrap metal yard in court fight over license
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A massive fire that broke out late Wednesday at a Providence scrap metal yard is only the latest issue facing the business, which city officials are trying to shut down amid...
View ArticleJudge rejects restraining order against Recycled Metals after fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A judge on Friday rejected Providence officials' request for a temporary restraining order against Rhode Island Recycled Metals, which the city is trying to shut down amid a...
View ArticleScott Avedisian to receive $68K as part of exit agreement with RIPTA
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The board of the R.I. Public Transit Authority agreed Tuesday to give a $67,800 exit package to Scott Avedisian, who is resigning as CEO amid a hit-and-run scandal. RIPTA's...
View ArticleAaron Thomas 'naked fat test' case moves forward after judge tosses motion to...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The criminal case over so-called "naked fat tests" against former North Kingstown coach Aaron Thomas will move forward after a judge ruled against his request to have...
View ArticleEthics panel opens probe into nepotism allegations against Cranston mayor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- The R.I. Ethics Commission has launched an investigation into allegations of nepotism against Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins, who is currently running for re-election. The...
View ArticleMore than a quarter of RI lawmakers skipped voting in presidential primary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Rhode Island's presidential primary last month saw anemic voter turnout statewide. And the lack of interest even extended to the State House. A Target 12 review of voting...
View ArticleProvidence leaders can't agree on '8-Law.' Here's where things stand in court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — An attorney is expected to present an offer to the Providence City Council on Thursday that, if accepted, would resolve the dispute over a controversial tax deal with a...
View ArticleCost of Washington Bridge rebuild, closure now estimated at $455 million
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee's administration announced Monday that he will seek a big federal grant to help pay for reconstruction of the failed westbound Washington Bridge, after...
View ArticleAvedisian pleads no contest to charge in drive-thru hit-and-run case
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Former R.I. Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) CEO Scott Avedisian pleaded no contest Wednesday to leaving the scene of an accident with damage. The former chief executive had...
View ArticleTax hike looms in Woonsocket as officials fix disputed property values
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) – Woonsocket residents are facing a tax hike this year as officials begin to acknowledge the city has been overcharging commercial taxpayers for years, Target 12 has learned....
View ArticleLEOBOR reform bill would make some police video secret, advocates say
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Transparency advocates are sounding the alarm as a provision of the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights reform bill that's making its way through the legislature would...
View ArticleFederal probe finds RI regularly warehoused children in psychiatric hospital
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Federal investigators announced Monday the state’s child welfare agency repeatedly violated the civil rights of hundreds of Rhode Island children who were warehoused...
View ArticleWoonsocket mayor's $167M budget plan would raise taxes on residents
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) -- Woonsocket Mayor Christopher Beauchamp has proposed a $167.1 million tax-and-spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, including a tax hike for both residential...
View ArticlePawtucket judge fights for pension as RI says she's not eligible
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) – Pawtucket and state officials have spent two years engaged in a behind-the-scenes fight with a pair of municipal judges who they argue didn't work enough hours to receive...
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