Sunshine is closing out the first Friday of the year! Today starting at 4, Tony’s tracking your weekend forecast and how long these chilly temps will stick around.

#BREAKING: The New Bedford Police Department says its officers have "identified, located and seized" the SUV involved in a deadly New Year's Day hit-and-run crash.

Tesla lost its crown as the world’s best-selling electric vehicle maker after Chinese rival BYD sold 2.26 million vehicles last year. Details: https://shorturl.at/vQrKL

Players and coaches with ties to Rhode Island and Massachusetts are heavily represented on the 2026 Olympic hockey rosters, from those who grew up in Southern New England to those connected to the region’s professional teams.

Local leaders are pushing to restart offshore wind projects currently on hold under the Trump administration. Today at 4, we break down their new efforts.  

Happy New Year! Benji, who was born at 12:19 a.m. on Jan. 1, was the first baby born at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2026.

Investigators believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers.

The Florida Panthers will face the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins, in the first outdoor game to take place in Florida. https://www.wpri.com/sports/nhl/outdoor-hockey-in-miami-its-finally-going-to-happen-on-friday-when-panthers-play-rangers/ 

Here’s your weekend weather forecast from the Amica Insurance AMP Cam in downtown Providence. https://www.facebook.com/AmicaMutualInsuranceCo

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin made his first public remarks after suffering a heartbreaking loss in his family.

We’ve seen 365 sunrises this year, but Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo ranked the Top 12! Check out the list⬇️☀️

Get your cowboy boots and hats ready because bull riding is kicking off the new year at TD Garden.

A steady stream of states have redrawn their lines since Texas approved its new maps, including California and Missouri.

In 2025, the United States recorded more than 2,000 measles cases for the first time in over 30 years.

President Trump signed an executive order delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/trump-delays-increased-tariffs-on-upholstered-furniture-kitchen-cabinets-and-vanities-for-a-year/ 

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of ACA enrollees expired overnight. https://www.wpri.com/health/health-subsidies-expire-launching-millions-of-americans-into-2026-with-steep-insurance-hikes/ 

Phoenix, a golden retriever from Westerly, was out for a morning walk with his owner on Thursday when he wandered onto a pond and fell through a thin layer of ice. https://www.wpri.com/news/its-good-news/dog-rescued-from-icy-pond-in-westerly/

Rhode Island Hospital shared Thursday that an eighth person who was injured in the shooting at Brown University has been discharged from the hospital, while the one remaining patient is stable.

Hundreds of Rhode Islanders rang in the new year by braving the icy Atlantic Ocean to raise money for Special Olympics Rhode Island, and the donations continue to pour in! Learn more: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/milestone-penguin-plunge-raises-260k-for-special-olympics-ri/ 

A Wrentham Police Department K-9 is being hailed a hero after he found a man who wandered away from an early morning crash in Bellingham on New Year’s Day. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/wrentham-k-9-rescues-bellingham-crash-victim/

Police are investigating after gunshots were fired into a Cranston home on New Year’s Eve.

Local municipalities have opened their warming centers to those needing to escape the cold. Check out the map on our website to find the location closest to you: https://www.wpri.com/weather/winter-weather/southern-new-england-clears-snow-braces-for-even-colder-temps-after-new-years-squalls/ 

Providence police say a man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly assaulting someone with a hammer.

Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim leader of New York City, placed his hand on the Quran and took the oath of office to become mayor just after midnight Thursday.

About 40 people were killed and another 115 were injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through the bar at a Swiss resort during a New Year's celebration.

#ICYMI: New Year's Eve was a bittersweet day on Aquidneck Island as Portsmouth’s cancer warrior Carrigan Nelson was escorted home. Story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/cancer-warrior-carrigan-nelson-honored-with-police-procession/ 

The New Year's Day snowfall has ended in Southern New England, but airports across the country still face mounting delays as a result of the weather. Track your flight at WPRI.com: https://www.wpri.com/flight-tracker/  (📸: Getty Images)

Two adults were found dead inside a home in Fairhaven following a wellness check around 7 p.m. New Year's Eve, according to police.

#NEW: An investigation is underway into a deadly hit-and-run that happened early New Year’s Day in New Bedford. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/new-bedford-woman-killed-in-early-new-years-day-hit-and-run/ 

#ICYMI: As we ring in the new year, take a look back at some of 2025’s top local news stories across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Watch our recap here: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/a-look-back-at-the-biggest-local-news-stories-from-2025/ 

#UPDATE: Providence Police say three people are now stable after a reported drive-by shooting just after 1 a.m. on New Year's Day.

Snow is coming down steadily in Johnston! ❄️ Take a look at the conditions in this video from a 12 News crew member. What’s it like where you are?

#NEW: Providence police are investigating after three people were shot on Berkshire Street early Thursday morning. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/large-police-presence-seen-in-providence/ 

In an exclusive interview last month with Target 12, Gov. Dan McKee says the community learning centers will improve health outcomes, job growth and educational attainment. 21 are expected to open in 2026. https://www.wpri.com/news/mckee-betting-on-success-of-ri-community-learning-centers/ 

Snow showers and wind are expected to pick up a little later this morning after snowfall came in overnight. More on the latest weather conditions: https://www.wpri.com/weather/winter-weather/snowfall-to-impact-travel-on-new-years-eve/ 

New laws will take effect in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts now that 2026 has begun. Read more: https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/new-rules-taking-effect-in-rhode-island-and-massachusetts-in-2026/ 

It's officially 2026! Do you have any New Year's resolutions? Let us know what they are in the comments and vote in our poll: https://www.wpri.com/connect/ 

From all of us here at 12 News, have a happy and safe New Year! #Hello2026

A Coventry home was significantly damaged in a fire tonight. Details below. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/2-cats-killed-in-coventry-house-fire/

Over the course of the last year, 12 News has covered countless stories across Southern New England. Tap below to watch a recap of some of 2025's biggest stories. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/a-look-back-at-the-biggest-local-news-stories-from-2025/

NEW: Providence police say an elderly man in a crosswalk was hurt by a hit-and-run driver tonight. Tap the link for details: https://shorturl.at/rL8Ae

ICYMI: Charlotte and Noah topped the lists of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island for 2025. Tap below to see what other names made the cut. https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/here-are-ris-top-10-baby-names-of-2025/

The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January, but the light from one may dim the other. Tap the link to learn more: https://shorturl.at/Jj7MK

An energy drink brand has agreed to a $3 million class action settlement after being accused of deceptive marketing tactics. Details below. https://www.wpri.com/money/energy-drink-settlement-how-to-get-up-to-150/

As Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore face assault charges in separate cases, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said he hasn't heard anything that would keep them from playing on Sunday: https://www.wpri.com/sports/patriots-new-england-nation/mike-vrabel-media-availability-wednesday-12-31/

Snowfall starting late tonight could cause slippery road conditions for anyone leaving New Year's Eve events. Catie has the full details on 12 News at 6. https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-for-wed-12-31-25/ 

A Disney cast member is being praised as a hero after he was injured while stopping a runaway prop boulder from rolling into the audience during a live stunt show in Florida.

With some overnight snow in the forecast, 12 News is tracking local parking bans as they continue to be announced. Check to see if your city or town is impacted: https://www.wpri.com/weather/closings/ 

Spectators are expected to pack Times Square on New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop at midnight. But if they stick around for a few more minutes, they can catch “a surprise second post-midnight moment.”

#Breaking: New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor domestic assault and battery charge after an incident earlier this year. https://www.wpri.com/sports/patriots-new-england-nation/patriots-defensive-tackle-christian-barmore-charged-with-domestic-assault/