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 ⬇️

As Rhode Island continues to grapple with a primary care shortage, Care New England and Rhode Island College are joining forces in an effort to strengthen the state’s workforce.

There are many options to pick from, so let us know your favorite in the comments and vote in our poll: https://www.wpri.com/connect/ 

The Warwick Police Department is getting $800,000 in federal funds to buy new radios and scanners.

#Breaking: The Thames Valley Police said it was “assessing” reports that the former Prince Andrew sent trade reports to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.

A coalition of health and environmental groups have sued the EPA, challenging the repeal of a finding that has been the central basis for US action to fight climate change. https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/public-health-green-groups-sue-epa-over-repeal-of-rule-supporting-climate-protections/ 

The town of Foxboro is making it clear that their threat to cancel seven FIFA World Cup matches, including a quarter final match, is serious: Here's the story: https://www.wpri.com/sports/world-cup/why-foxboro-is-threatening-to-withhold-licenses-for-2026-fifa-world-cup-at-boston-stadium/ 

After the tragic shooting at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, the hockey community is showing its support through #sticksoutforRI. More: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/sticks-out-ri-hockey-community-showing-support-after-pawtucket-shooting/ 

A proposed rent-control ordinance could save Providence renters millions of dollars while costing the city millions in revenue. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/new-estimates-providence-rent-control-plan-could-save-renters-millions-cost-taxpayers-millions/ 

It’s been one of the snowiest winters this area has seen in years, and budget decisions made in the warmer months are leaving communities across the area in the red. https://www.wpri.com/weather/winter-weather/some-local-cities-in-the-red-after-snowiest-winter-in-years/ 

Two years before Robert Dorgan opened fire on the Dorgan family at a hockey game, the shooter’s son from a different relationship set fires at a Black church in North Providence. Story: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/pawtucket-rink-shooters-son-set-fire-to-black-church-in-north-providence-in-2024/ 

One of the people who was critically wounded in the deadly shooting at a Pawtucket ice rink earlier this week is a high school administrator, his son confirmed to 12 News.

Authorities seized two guns and several firearm accessories after court-authorized searches of the Pawtucket shooter’s residence and storage unit in Maine. Story: ⤵️

NEW: What would rent control actually mean for Providence? Here's what the new estimates say about the economic impact: www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Story w/ @elisherman.bsky.social @wpri12.bsky.social

"I wouldn’t say I feel like a hero," Bob Rattenni told Sophia Szabo. "Instinct just took over and I did what other people would have done.” Watch the interview: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/instinct-just-took-over-man-recalls-moment-he-put-pawtucket-shooter-in-headlock/ 

Environmental police have deployed side-scan sonar to try to gather data and detect anomalies on the ocean floor where the Lily Jean sank off the historic fishing port of Gloucester, Mass.

The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.

Target 12 Investigator Tim White has new details about the gunman in Monday’s deadly hockey rink shooting — and why the suspect's biological son is serving time in federal prison. Catch the full story tonight at 6:00.

NEW: Hockey rink shooter Robert Dorgan was the father of Kevin Colantonio, who was convicted of setting fire to a predominantly Black church in RI in 2024. Sources tell Target 12 Colantonio was influenced by Dorgan's far-right ideology. w/ @elisherman.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/pa...

After "extensive conversations" with member schools and local officials, the Rhode Island Interscholastic League announced games will start back up again “no earlier than Friday, Feb. 20.”

The Trump administration will appeal a federal judge’s order to restore a Philadelphia exhibit on the nine people enslaved by George Washington at his former home on Independence Mall.

There's a lot of activity in the seven-day forecast. Tony has the details coming up on 12 News at 4. https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-alert-fog-this-morning-rain-to-snow-today-eve/ 

Newport police say a "small transformer fire" has caused a power outage in the downtown area. Updates here:

12 News reporter Sophia Szabo speaks with a good Samaritan who stepped in to help stop the gunman during Monday's deadly hockey game shooting. Hear more of this exclusive interview coming up today at 4.

Police are investigating reports that shots were fired in the parking lot of the Lincoln Mall around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Newman Congregational Church in East Providence is offering busy Christians the opportunity to mark the start of Lent with drive-through ashes.

Gov. Dan McKee ordered all state buildings and facilities to fly R.I. flags at half-staff in memory of the victims killed in a shooting at a high school hockey game. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/mckee-orders-flags-lowered-in-honor-of-pawtucket-rink-shooting-victims/ 

The IRS says it will not release any refunds until mid-February to taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. Tap below to learn more. https://www.wpri.com/money/these-two-tax-credits-may-delay-your-refund-irs-says/

After the tragic shooting at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, the hockey community is showing its support with "Sticks Out For Rhode Island." https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/sticks-out-ri-hockey-community-showing-support-after-pawtucket-shooting/ 

“[Monday] night, our safe space, our home, was violated and my boys are hurting,” Blackstone Valley Schools Hockey Coach Chris Librizzi said.

The Roger Williams Park Zoo recently said goodbye to one of its beloved Matschie’s tree kangaroos. (📸: RWP Zoo) https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/roger-williams-park-zoo-mourns-loss-of-matschies-tree-kangaroo/ 

New York Bagel Co is opening its seventh location at the site of the former Sunrise Bakery on Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth.

Police have identified the Eastham couple who fell through the ice at First Encounter Beach over the weekend.

Michael Black was at Lynch Arena with his wife supporting their best friend’s son when he heard the gunshots. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/good-samaritan-recounts-lunging-at-pawtucket-gunman-it-took-a-bunch-of-us/ 

Yawgoo Valley is extending its hours during school vacation week to encourage more people to go skiing, snowboarding and tubing in Exeter.