More than 3,000 LED balloon lights are being recalled due to an ingestion hazard, according to the CPSC. Details: https://www.wpri.com/recalls-and-warnings/led-balloon-lights-recalled-due-to-ingestion-risk/ 

An 11-year-old Massachusetts girl died Thursday in an avalanche while vacationing with her family in Utah, according to police. https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/rochester-girl-11-dies-in-avalanche-while-vacationing-in-utah/ 

Mayor Smiley announced that an outside firm has been hired to conduct an independent review of the city’s response to the shooting at Brown University. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/providence-hires-firm-to-conduct-independent-review-of-citys-response-to-brown-university-shooting/ 

Nearly 800 magnetic building sets are being recalled because they pose a choking risk to young children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Details: https://www.wpri.com/recalls-and-warnings/magnetic-building-sets-recalled-due-to-choking-hazard/ 

A crash in Portsmouth slowed down traffic on West Main Road Friday afternoon. Those living nearby say it's an unpleasant, but common, occurrence.

The Game House RI will be “a place to sit down, play modern board games and spend time together,” according to the board game cafe's Instagram page.

This week on Street Stories, a local collector puts a unique spin on the "Little Free Library" with the help of a crafty friend. Here's everything you need to know about The Puzzle Barn: https://www.wpri.com/news/street-stories/the-puzzle-barn-in-seekonk-proves-that-sharing-is-caring/ 

In the wake of two high-profile shootings, how has RI's 988 crisis hotline been able to handle the increase in demand? It's one of many topics discussed on this week's Newsmakers. Watch on WPRI 12, FOX Providence, or stream now on WPRI 12+ and WPRI.com  : https://www.wpri.com/news/newsmakers/

Much of the snow that’s fallen over the past three weeks is still on the ground, and we’re in for more winter weather this weekend. What to expect: ⤵️

Rep. Gabe Amo, Sen. Ed Markey and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will not be present at Trump's 2026 State of the Union address in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Why they're skipping the speech: https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/amo-markey-whitehouse-will-not-attend-2026-state-of-the-union/

The city of Providence is hoping to prevent a high-ranking Cranston police officer from being on the LEOBOR panel when it rehears the case of Sgt. Joseph Hanley, who was caught on video in 2020 striking a handcuffed suspect.

New Haven’s former police chief turned himself in to Connecticut State Police Friday, more than a month after he confessed to taking money from a city fund used to pay confidential informants. He abruptly retired in early January.

It's going to be a busy weather weekend! Tony's tracking the potential for a Nor'easter starting late Sunday night. Catch his full forecast today on 12 News starting at 4.

High school hockey players are back on the ice for the first time since Monday's tragic shooting. Today on 12 News at 4, how the teams and fans are uniting against gun violence.

UPDATE: The case of a controversial providence police officer may be reviewed by the state's highest court. Story w/@timwhiteri.bsky.social has the latest with the case against Sgt. Joseph Hanley 👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/pr... @wpri12.bsky.social

Cranston's Gevork Diarbian, who played soccer at La Salle Academy and Providence College before joining the New England Revolution II, will face Rhode Island FC as a member of Birmingham Legion FC this coming season. Story: https://www.wpri.com/sports/ri-native-signs-with-usls-birmingham-legion-fc/ 

A North Smithfield man has been sentenced to 25 years at the ACI after he pleaded no contest to charges that he drove under the influence in 2023, killing one man and injuring another.

#STREAMING: President Donald Trump addresses the Supreme Court ruling that struck down his administration's far-reaching global tariffs. Watch live on WPRI 12, at WPRI.com or in the app.

Amazon dethroned Walmart as the world’s top company based on their respective sales in 2025 after 13 years of the Bentonville, Arkansas, company surpassing its competition.

The frozen product — containing fried rice, vegetables, chicken meat and eggs — is sold in 20-ounce plastic bags. The affected packages have best-by dates of Sept. 8 through Nov. 17, 2026.

Someone hit the $145,150 Wild Money jackpot on Monday, but so far, no one has come forward to claim the prize.

#Breaking: The nation's highest court has ruled against President Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.

Today is National Love Your Pet Day! Introduce us to your pets in the comments🐶😺

What caused the Station nightclub fire, and why was it so disastrous? Here’s a timeline of what happened, with information from the report compiled by the National Fire Protection Association in the wake of the tragedy: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/station-nightclub-fire-timeline/ 

Police continued to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Burrito bowl or bacon cheeseburger? Soon, Westerly residents won’t have to choose.

Good morning, East Providence 😍 Share your sunrise photos here: https://www.wpri.com/reportit/ 

The Winter Olympics are wrapping up in a few days, so we want to know what your favorite sport to watch is. Let us know in the comments and vote in our poll: https://www.wpri.com/connect/ 

Detectives are still reviewing all available evidence, including arena security footage, third-party recordings and body-worn camera video. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/detectives-still-combing-through-arena-bodycam-footage-from-deadly-pawtucket-shooting/ 

Sam DaCosta wants everyone to remember Aidan Dorgan not for how he died, but instead for how he lived. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/pawtucket-shooting-victims-former-coach-he-was-a-larger-than-life-character/ 

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. More: https://www.wpri.com/entertainment-news/eric-dane-greys-anatomy-and-euphoria-star-has-died-at-53/ 

For the freelance photographer hired to take pictures at the Blackstone Valley Schools co-op‘s senior night hockey game, it started as a normal Monday.

The RISPCA is seeking “special foster homes” for dozens of cats who were removed from a Woonsocket home last week. See if your home is right for them: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/rispca-seeks-foster-homes-for-cats-from-woonsocket-hoarding-case/

Providence police struggled to locate an elderly homeless woman after a caller reported she was trapped in a snow-covered car with her dead son. Two weeks later, both were found dead in a parking lot outside Miriam Hospital.

A man who helped subdue the shooter at a Pawtucket hockey game told 12 News he saw an act of heroism play out right in front of him: "Aidan [Dorgan] ... soon as he saw what was going on, he lunged at his mother to protect her."

RI Hospital says an employee that released the wrong body to a funeral home was "let go." Bell Funeral Home's owner tells me this was a hospital error— and one that should never have happened. The hospital and funeral home are both being sued. www.wpri.com/target-12/rh... @wpri12.bsky.social

22,000 people will receive corrected W-2s after the initial forms listed their employer as "State of Rhode Island Umbrella Company." But when these new forms will be distributed is still unclear, reports @katewilkinson.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/money/all-22...

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Feb. 23 through March 1, but 12 Health's Shannon Hegy spoke with one local woman who has made it her mission to spread awareness and help others far beyond just one week a year.

The head coach, coaching staff and players of the Blackstone Valley Schools hockey team have released a joint statement, thanking the community for its support in the aftermath of Monday’s shooting and asking for privacy in the days ahead.

Target 12 is uncovering new details after two people were found dead in a car in Providence. @TimWhiteRI.bsky.social has the latest at 6 p.m.: https://www.wpri.com/news/mother-trapped-alive-with-dead-son-weeks-before-bodies-found-outside-hospital/ 

The United States won its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey on Thursday, beating Canada 2-1. Story: ⤵️

February is a time to recognize the continuing contributions Black Americans have made to our state, country, and world. Watch Honoring Black History Friday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. on FOX Providence, WPRI 12+, and WPRI.com: www.wpri.com/hidden-histo...

He was a local sports photographer hired to take pictures of Monday’s hockey game in Pawtucket. That’s when a normal afternoon… turned into a tragedy. Hear his story - Today on 12 News at 4.

A Swansea man arrested by Massachusetts State Police on a child pornography possession charge is also facing multiple gun-related charges after a search of his Pamela Drive home.

Traffic was backed up on I-195 West just after noon on Thursday due to a crash near Exit 2 in East Providence.

A Johnston man is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing three town-owned snowplows early Wednesday morning.

The family of a Providence woman is suing Rhode Island Hospital and a local funeral home after discovering that the wrong remains were buried at her closed-casket funeral. @AlexandraLeslie.bsky.social reports: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/rhode-island-hospital-released-wrong-body-to-funeral-home/ 

Retired Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Wagner has died, the team announced Wednesday night. The four-time Super Bowl champion was 76.

More than 400 federal judges have ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement illegally detained immigrants in at least 4,421 cases since October.

On Christmas Day in 2011, Dan Couture was suffering from a “widowmaker” heart attack, but fortunately, a team of doctors at Landmark Medical Center was able to save him. Fourteen years later, he got to meet part of that team. Shannon Hegy has the story ⬇️