Jacqui Gomersall
@jacquigomersall.bsky.social
Investigative producer at WPRI 12
Rhode Islander. URI Grad #GoRhody | Wife to Ryan | Mother to Elvis, Millie and Daisy Sheepadoodle ♥
Rhode Islander. URI Grad #GoRhody | Wife to Ryan | Mother to Elvis, Millie and Daisy Sheepadoodle ♥
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Hi @bsky.app About me: Grew up going to concerts, collecting records, Jello Biafra changed my life, once met Danzig 🙃, used to work at a dive bar, studied journalism/art, currently investigate stuff, love to garden, sail, and hang with my family.
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TARGET 12: The city of Providence has paid out $126,000 in settlements for an officer who faced four federal lawsuits.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
TARGET 12: The city of Providence has paid out $126,000 in settlements for an officer who faced four federal lawsuits.
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SCOOP: A 16-year-old will be tried as an adult in the murder of a 17-year-old in Providence last year, Target 12 has learned.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
SCOOP: A 16-year-old will be tried as an adult in the murder of a 17-year-old in Providence last year, Target 12 has learned.
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NEW: Epstein fallout in RI and MA
RI gov candidate Helena Foulkes and US Rep Jake Auchincloss both say they'll donate campaign cash they received from Harvard's Larry Summers, who is being ostracized over emails he exchanged with the convicted sex offender www.wpri.com/news/electio...
RI gov candidate Helena Foulkes and US Rep Jake Auchincloss both say they'll donate campaign cash they received from Harvard's Larry Summers, who is being ostracized over emails he exchanged with the convicted sex offender www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
NEW: Epstein fallout in RI and MA
RI gov candidate Helena Foulkes and US Rep Jake Auchincloss both say they'll donate campaign cash they received from Harvard's Larry Summers, who is being ostracized over emails he exchanged with the convicted sex offender www.wpri.com/news/electio...
RI gov candidate Helena Foulkes and US Rep Jake Auchincloss both say they'll donate campaign cash they received from Harvard's Larry Summers, who is being ostracized over emails he exchanged with the convicted sex offender www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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NEW: Centurion, prospective buyer of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals, isn't happy RI leaders have been talking to Landmark owner Prime about stepping in as a substitute buyer
Centurion and AG's office exchanging some sharp letters (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/target-12/wo...
Centurion and AG's office exchanging some sharp letters (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/target-12/wo...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
NEW: Centurion, prospective buyer of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals, isn't happy RI leaders have been talking to Landmark owner Prime about stepping in as a substitute buyer
Centurion and AG's office exchanging some sharp letters (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/target-12/wo...
Centurion and AG's office exchanging some sharp letters (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/target-12/wo...
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SOON: The Providence City Council will consider a resolution that would create a working group to review how ordinances related to nightlife are enforced.
The group would include members from the community, too.
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The group would include members from the community, too.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
SOON: The Providence City Council will consider a resolution that would create a working group to review how ordinances related to nightlife are enforced.
The group would include members from the community, too.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
The group would include members from the community, too.
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NEW: 10 months into President Trump's second term, Rhode Islanders have barely budged
UNH poll has Trump at 37% approve, 63% disapprove in RI
Two months ago it was... 37%/61%
6 months ago it was... 37%/61%
Poll also finds RI Dems down on shutdown deal
UNH poll has Trump at 37% approve, 63% disapprove in RI
Two months ago it was... 37%/61%
6 months ago it was... 37%/61%
Poll also finds RI Dems down on shutdown deal
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November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
NEW: 10 months into President Trump's second term, Rhode Islanders have barely budged
UNH poll has Trump at 37% approve, 63% disapprove in RI
Two months ago it was... 37%/61%
6 months ago it was... 37%/61%
Poll also finds RI Dems down on shutdown deal
UNH poll has Trump at 37% approve, 63% disapprove in RI
Two months ago it was... 37%/61%
6 months ago it was... 37%/61%
Poll also finds RI Dems down on shutdown deal
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NEWSMAKERS: RI Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to discuss rising RICAS scores, reading whole books, PPSD, the Smithfield incident, AI in schools - and how she's using AI herself
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
NEWSMAKERS: RI Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to discuss rising RICAS scores, reading whole books, PPSD, the Smithfield incident, AI in schools - and how she's using AI herself
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
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STORY: Today's four-hour oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge crisis saw a much tougher approach by lawmakers - in the person of former US Attorney Zach Cunha
But Alviti, made to testify under oath this time, stuck to his guns (w/ @alexandraleslie.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
But Alviti, made to testify under oath this time, stuck to his guns (w/ @alexandraleslie.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
STORY: Today's four-hour oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge crisis saw a much tougher approach by lawmakers - in the person of former US Attorney Zach Cunha
But Alviti, made to testify under oath this time, stuck to his guns (w/ @alexandraleslie.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
But Alviti, made to testify under oath this time, stuck to his guns (w/ @alexandraleslie.bsky.social) www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
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NEW: Somebody just polled a 2026 Dem primary challenge against Jake Auchincloss in #MA04
But who?
One name in the poll: Sheriff Paul Heroux, who tells me he's interested but Auch has $6M+
Jesse Mermell tells me it's not her poll
Jason Poulos is sole Dem now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
But who?
One name in the poll: Sheriff Paul Heroux, who tells me he's interested but Auch has $6M+
Jesse Mermell tells me it's not her poll
Jason Poulos is sole Dem now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NEW: Somebody just polled a 2026 Dem primary challenge against Jake Auchincloss in #MA04
But who?
One name in the poll: Sheriff Paul Heroux, who tells me he's interested but Auch has $6M+
Jesse Mermell tells me it's not her poll
Jason Poulos is sole Dem now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
But who?
One name in the poll: Sheriff Paul Heroux, who tells me he's interested but Auch has $6M+
Jesse Mermell tells me it's not her poll
Jason Poulos is sole Dem now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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The former Eastside Marketplace in Providence will be the new home of grocery chain Whole Foods, city records show.
No word yet on what that means for the nearby location on Waterman Street.
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No word yet on what that means for the nearby location on Waterman Street.
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Whole Foods to lease former Eastside Marketplace in Providence
Eastside Marketplace closed down on Halloween last year, and speculation has been brewing over which business would take its place.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The former Eastside Marketplace in Providence will be the new home of grocery chain Whole Foods, city records show.
No word yet on what that means for the nearby location on Waterman Street.
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No word yet on what that means for the nearby location on Waterman Street.
www.wpri.com/business-new...
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Behind the Story:
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
November 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Behind the Story:
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
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Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's next mayor. This map shows the most precise data available on how New Yorkers voted.
The Most Detailed Map of the New York City Mayoral Election
See how New Yorkers are voting, precinct by precinct
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November 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Zohran Mamdani will become New York City's next mayor. This map shows the most precise data available on how New Yorkers voted.
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Jill Davidson has won the Democratic primary for the Providence City Council’s Ward 2 seat, preliminary results show: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/jill-davidson-wins-primary-for-prov-city-council-ward-2/ #Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Jill Davidson has won the Democratic primary for the Providence City Council’s Ward 2 seat, preliminary results show: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/jill-davidson-wins-primary-for-prov-city-council-ward-2/ #Election2025
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ELECTION UPDATE: A Providence city spokesperson tells me 1,540 voters have cast a ballot in the Ward 2 Special Election primary so far today. That's on top of 200 early voters and 265 mail ballots requested.
Polls close at 8 p.m.
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Polls close at 8 p.m.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
ELECTION UPDATE: A Providence city spokesperson tells me 1,540 voters have cast a ballot in the Ward 2 Special Election primary so far today. That's on top of 200 early voters and 265 mail ballots requested.
Polls close at 8 p.m.
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Polls close at 8 p.m.
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NEW: AG Neronha says he's flying to Texas this afternoon so he can attend tomorrow's bankruptcy court hearing on the motion to close Roger Williams and Fatima
The two hospitals are still operating as normal today, with a high patient count, per spox www.wpri.com/business-new...
The two hospitals are still operating as normal today, with a high patient count, per spox www.wpri.com/business-new...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW: AG Neronha says he's flying to Texas this afternoon so he can attend tomorrow's bankruptcy court hearing on the motion to close Roger Williams and Fatima
The two hospitals are still operating as normal today, with a high patient count, per spox www.wpri.com/business-new...
The two hospitals are still operating as normal today, with a high patient count, per spox www.wpri.com/business-new...
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NEW: Time is running out on the deal to install a new owner for Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals - with $6M+ of their old charitable assets still at issue
Buyer says nonprofit that holds the money won't meet
Its leader hung up on my Qs about the cash www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
Buyer says nonprofit that holds the money won't meet
Its leader hung up on my Qs about the cash www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
NEW: Time is running out on the deal to install a new owner for Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals - with $6M+ of their old charitable assets still at issue
Buyer says nonprofit that holds the money won't meet
Its leader hung up on my Qs about the cash www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
Buyer says nonprofit that holds the money won't meet
Its leader hung up on my Qs about the cash www.wpri.com/target-12/tu...
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NEW: Providence’s Parks Department wants the next owner of Waterplace Pavilion -- formerly operated by Skyline at Waterplace -- to sign a 10-year lease to operate the three-story facility in Waterplace Park.
It's been vacant for over a year.
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It's been vacant for over a year.
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Providence seeks proposals for former Skyline at Waterplace venue
The parks department said its seeking proposals for food, beverage or events services, “as well as other services, amenities, or vendors that promote the public good,” for the three-sto…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
NEW: Providence’s Parks Department wants the next owner of Waterplace Pavilion -- formerly operated by Skyline at Waterplace -- to sign a 10-year lease to operate the three-story facility in Waterplace Park.
It's been vacant for over a year.
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It's been vacant for over a year.
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NEW: Mayor Brett Smiley’s office released a new “housing progress report” which shows Providence issued permits for nearly 900 new residential units in FY2025, a pace city officials said “outperformed” larger cities like Boston and New York City.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
NEW: Mayor Brett Smiley’s office released a new “housing progress report” which shows Providence issued permits for nearly 900 new residential units in FY2025, a pace city officials said “outperformed” larger cities like Boston and New York City.
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Despite complaints from RI DCYF union workers that the Providence headquarters is unsafe, the State Properties Committee approved a $24M lease agreement that will allow the department to remain at the Friendship Street building for the next decade.
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To dismay of union workers, committee approves 10-year lease for RI DCYF building
Union members have claimed the R.I. Department of Children, Youth and Families building, a retrofitted former jewelry factory, has been plagued by health complaints for decades.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Despite complaints from RI DCYF union workers that the Providence headquarters is unsafe, the State Properties Committee approved a $24M lease agreement that will allow the department to remain at the Friendship Street building for the next decade.
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NEW: Now it's 3 in the race to be RI's next AG
Kim Ahern, who just left as Cannabis Commission chair, jumped in today - she worked for McKee, Raimondo, Neronha, Kilmartin and Lynch
Could soon be 4: Rep Joe Solomon Jr. says he's "leaning towards running" www.wpri.com/news/electio...
Kim Ahern, who just left as Cannabis Commission chair, jumped in today - she worked for McKee, Raimondo, Neronha, Kilmartin and Lynch
Could soon be 4: Rep Joe Solomon Jr. says he's "leaning towards running" www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
NEW: Now it's 3 in the race to be RI's next AG
Kim Ahern, who just left as Cannabis Commission chair, jumped in today - she worked for McKee, Raimondo, Neronha, Kilmartin and Lynch
Could soon be 4: Rep Joe Solomon Jr. says he's "leaning towards running" www.wpri.com/news/electio...
Kim Ahern, who just left as Cannabis Commission chair, jumped in today - she worked for McKee, Raimondo, Neronha, Kilmartin and Lynch
Could soon be 4: Rep Joe Solomon Jr. says he's "leaning towards running" www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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NEW: Target 12 has learned Providence police have launched an internal investigation after one of its off-duty officers was involved in an “incident” at Bally’s Twin River Casino on Sunday.
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Investigation underway after incident at Bally’s involving off-duty Providence officer
A Lincoln Police spokesperson told Target 12 that police responded to the casino on Sunday for an incident involving Gary Slater, a Providence police officer and brother of State Rep. Scott Slater.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
NEW: Target 12 has learned Providence police have launched an internal investigation after one of its off-duty officers was involved in an “incident” at Bally’s Twin River Casino on Sunday.
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NEW: Yet another twist in the uphill battle to get new owners for Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals
Bank of America is being brought on to help Barclays try and sell the bonds, and the deal will now be a private placement, not a limited public offering www.wpri.com/business-new...
Bank of America is being brought on to help Barclays try and sell the bonds, and the deal will now be a private placement, not a limited public offering www.wpri.com/business-new...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
NEW: Yet another twist in the uphill battle to get new owners for Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals
Bank of America is being brought on to help Barclays try and sell the bonds, and the deal will now be a private placement, not a limited public offering www.wpri.com/business-new...
Bank of America is being brought on to help Barclays try and sell the bonds, and the deal will now be a private placement, not a limited public offering www.wpri.com/business-new...
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ICYMI: A Prov. man convicted of manslaughter in the death of a North Prov. woman is slated to be released a decade after the disturbing incident.
Despite the objections of the AG's office, the Parole Board granted John Seal parole for April 2027.
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Despite the objections of the AG's office, the Parole Board granted John Seal parole for April 2027.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
ICYMI: A Prov. man convicted of manslaughter in the death of a North Prov. woman is slated to be released a decade after the disturbing incident.
Despite the objections of the AG's office, the Parole Board granted John Seal parole for April 2027.
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Despite the objections of the AG's office, the Parole Board granted John Seal parole for April 2027.
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NEW: Former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan remains hospitalized on a ventilator this morning after his stabbing on Monday, his mom Cathy tells me
He will have another surgery on his neck "soon"
"Please keep him in your prayers," she says www.wpri.com/target-12/wi...
He will have another surgery on his neck "soon"
"Please keep him in your prayers," she says www.wpri.com/target-12/wi...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
NEW: Former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan remains hospitalized on a ventilator this morning after his stabbing on Monday, his mom Cathy tells me
He will have another surgery on his neck "soon"
"Please keep him in your prayers," she says www.wpri.com/target-12/wi...
He will have another surgery on his neck "soon"
"Please keep him in your prayers," she says www.wpri.com/target-12/wi...
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NEW: The numbers are (finally) in at the State House
RI ran a $250M budget surplus for FY25 - but over 90% of that money is already spoken for because lawmakers used it to balance *this* year's budget
Now McKee faces a roughly $300M deficit in January www.wpri.com/news/politic...
RI ran a $250M budget surplus for FY25 - but over 90% of that money is already spoken for because lawmakers used it to balance *this* year's budget
Now McKee faces a roughly $300M deficit in January www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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October 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
NEW: The numbers are (finally) in at the State House
RI ran a $250M budget surplus for FY25 - but over 90% of that money is already spoken for because lawmakers used it to balance *this* year's budget
Now McKee faces a roughly $300M deficit in January www.wpri.com/news/politic...
RI ran a $250M budget surplus for FY25 - but over 90% of that money is already spoken for because lawmakers used it to balance *this* year's budget
Now McKee faces a roughly $300M deficit in January www.wpri.com/news/politic...