#BREAKING: Karen Read was acquitted of murder, but found guilty of OUI in the death of her police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe. Read more: wpri.com/new-england/ma…

Good Friday Eve and last full day of Spring! Kristin Burnell is at the desk with me this morning. WPRI 12

We had a great time volunteering at Rhode Island SPCA in Warwick, thanks to WPRI 12's Sarah Bawden! Melanie DaSilva, Kristin Burnell and I spent time prepping materials for snuffle mats... but we also had some major playtime with animals up for adoption! #NexstarNation #NexstarFDOC2025

Good morning from beautiful Narragansett! Another hot day expected today and some people are already setting up on the sand ☀️🏖️ WPRI 12

5:30am VIDEO 🎥 -Busy #Friday morning! -Quick check of some of the stories we are following on WPRI 12 📺 We are on until 9am! #WPRI #MorningMinute WPRI 12 Kristin Burnell

As of 5 a.m. the outage map for RI energy is still down.

INBOX: Governor Dan McKee says his office met with Rhode Island Energy this morning to tell them their communications failures after the storm last night are "unacceptable"

#NOW in Pawtucket on 95. Traffic is backed up in both directions. Police urging people to avoid the area. WPRI 12

A closer look from the scene WPRI 12

#UPDATE: The Bristol County DA has identified seven of the nine people killed in the deadly fire at Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River. Read the developing story: wpri.com/news/local-new…

#Tuesday morning and our coverage continues from Fall River as the investigation is underway as to what caused the fatal fire at an assisted living facility Sunday night. Kristin Burnell Joe Cortese “Cortez” WPRI 12

People stopping by Gabriel House this morning in Fall River to light some more candles and pay respects to the victims. WPRI 12

“He’s just starting to get me a tad angry now because we needed his help on a few things and he’s not answering his phone,” Mayor Paul Coogan said. wpri.com/news/local-new…

Elite ocean rescue teams from across the Northeast came together at Easton's Beach on Wednesday for the Newport Invitational Lifeguard Tournament — the first one held in seven years. Story by Melanie DaSilva and @burnellkristin. wpri.com/news/local-new…

I'm looking for teachers or parents whose child's school has already implemented a hard ban on cell phones. Has it made a difference? If you're willing to do an on-camera interview for a back-to-school story I am working on, email me at: [email protected]

Views from under the Mount Hope Bridge this morning which is officially closed for a repaving project. Saw some cars get stopped and turned around already on the Bristol side. Bridge is set to reopen Monday at 5a.m. More details on WPRI 12

For Brianna (kindergarten) and Chloe (third grade), it's the first day of school. For parents Kerri and Tim, it's a milestone they'll never forget. Story by Kristin Burnell: wpri.com/back-to-school…

✏️🎒BACK TO SCHOOL: Kristin Burnell 's favorite memory was being captain of her dance team for two years and being part of the drama club. 12 News This Morning will be helping you get back to routine with new reports and interviews every day.

Cranston’s high school football teams just got a big win off the field. Kristin Burnell headed to practice to talk to players about their new Guardian Caps, which help reduce the risk of head injuries: wpri.com/back-to-school…

Best day ever 🫶🏼