Kate Wilkinson
@katewilkinson.bsky.social
Reporter at WPRI-12. Wheaton alum. NH expat. 🏳️🌈. She/her.
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Nearly 200 nations gathered in Brazil to discuss the health of the planet at #COP30 — but the only federal representative from the United States present was Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Story by @katewilkinson.bsky.social.
Sen. Whitehouse was the only US lawmaker to attend UN climate summit
President Donald Trump did not send any high-level US officials to the conference.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Nearly 200 nations gathered in Brazil to discuss the health of the planet at #COP30 — but the only federal representative from the United States present was Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Story by @katewilkinson.bsky.social.
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BREAKING: Smithfield's superintendent has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a legal review into how an alleged hazing incident was handled. Details here: https://shorturl.at/0MInq
November 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
BREAKING: Smithfield's superintendent has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a legal review into how an alleged hazing incident was handled. Details here: https://shorturl.at/0MInq
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In a letter to Smithfield Public Schools, the Office of the Attorney General requests all documents, emails and logs related to an antisemitic hazing incident involving several football players. Story by @katewilkinson.bsky.social
RI attorney general launches civil investigation into Smithfield hazing incident
The letter said a parent made the complaint, alleging several students “assaulted and harassed” their child in the locker room before football practice on September 30.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In a letter to Smithfield Public Schools, the Office of the Attorney General requests all documents, emails and logs related to an antisemitic hazing incident involving several football players. Story by @katewilkinson.bsky.social
Smooth sailing for passengers at TF Green right now despite national concerns about the government shutdown affecting air traffic control. I’ll have what we’re seeing across the country tonight at 4:30/5:30 @wpri12.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Smooth sailing for passengers at TF Green right now despite national concerns about the government shutdown affecting air traffic control. I’ll have what we’re seeing across the country tonight at 4:30/5:30 @wpri12.bsky.social
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Mayor Brett Smiley signed an executive order that reaffirms Providence police officers are not immigration officers.
The EO also urges *federal authorities* not to wear masks, to clearly ID themselves/their agency.
Reporting w/@katewilkinson.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
The EO also urges *federal authorities* not to wear masks, to clearly ID themselves/their agency.
Reporting w/@katewilkinson.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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September 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Mayor Brett Smiley signed an executive order that reaffirms Providence police officers are not immigration officers.
The EO also urges *federal authorities* not to wear masks, to clearly ID themselves/their agency.
Reporting w/@katewilkinson.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
The EO also urges *federal authorities* not to wear masks, to clearly ID themselves/their agency.
Reporting w/@katewilkinson.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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It's been 24 years since the U.S. was the target of a coordinated terrorist attack that killed thousands.
12 News would like to remember the lives lost, including those from Southern New England. #NeverForget
12 News would like to remember the lives lost, including those from Southern New England. #NeverForget
Remembering the 9/11 victims from Southern New England
Thursday marks 24 years since the U.S. was the target of a coordinated terrorist attack that killed thousands.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's been 24 years since the U.S. was the target of a coordinated terrorist attack that killed thousands.
12 News would like to remember the lives lost, including those from Southern New England. #NeverForget
12 News would like to remember the lives lost, including those from Southern New England. #NeverForget
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BREAKING: It's official - Hasbro is moving its HQ out of Pawtucket and going to Boston www.wpri.com/business/has...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
BREAKING: It's official - Hasbro is moving its HQ out of Pawtucket and going to Boston www.wpri.com/business/has...
Love the answers in today's Rhode Map.
A research vessel!?!
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A research vessel!?!
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What would Rhode Island school leaders do with $1.3b Powerball jackpot? - The Boston Globe
Rhode Map asked Rhode Island College President Jack Warner and five district superintendents what they would do with $1.3 billion.
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September 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Love the answers in today's Rhode Map.
A research vessel!?!
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A research vessel!?!
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RI Governor Dan McKee wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to give a specific immigration policy the state needs to change, after DOJ sends letter threatening to take away federal funding
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August 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
RI Governor Dan McKee wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to give a specific immigration policy the state needs to change, after DOJ sends letter threatening to take away federal funding
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How did RI land on the Trump admin's new list of "sanctuary" states/cities?
DOJ won't confirm if it's the policy Chafee adopted after 2014 Morales ruling
Gov's office says it got no notice
AG: "their words are of no moment to me" (via @katewilkinson.bsky.social)
DOJ won't confirm if it's the policy Chafee adopted after 2014 Morales ruling
Gov's office says it got no notice
AG: "their words are of no moment to me" (via @katewilkinson.bsky.social)
DOJ won’t say what RI needs to change to get off ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list
The DOJ released a list Tuesday of 35 communities that it says have policies that prevent federal immigration officials from doing their jobs.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
How did RI land on the Trump admin's new list of "sanctuary" states/cities?
DOJ won't confirm if it's the policy Chafee adopted after 2014 Morales ruling
Gov's office says it got no notice
AG: "their words are of no moment to me" (via @katewilkinson.bsky.social)
DOJ won't confirm if it's the policy Chafee adopted after 2014 Morales ruling
Gov's office says it got no notice
AG: "their words are of no moment to me" (via @katewilkinson.bsky.social)
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While Democrats are fighting proposed Medicaid cuts at the federal level, Rhode Islanders are facing their own cuts on the state level due to a change in the program’s income limit. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports: ⤵️
700 Rhode Islanders to lose Medicaid coverage; state blames old mistake
A spokesperson for EOHHS says new income limits will take effect this month for new patients.
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June 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
While Democrats are fighting proposed Medicaid cuts at the federal level, Rhode Islanders are facing their own cuts on the state level due to a change in the program’s income limit. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports: ⤵️
I got a work Tik Tok to talk about my more in-depth stories. Follow me if you want to see the stories I find interesting. This one required digging through some Rhode Island Revolutionary War History
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It was really interesting to put together a story that combines history with a very political topic. Also the woman testifying is a RI Congressman’s mother-in-law @WPRI 12 & FOX Providence #greenscree...
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May 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I got a work Tik Tok to talk about my more in-depth stories. Follow me if you want to see the stories I find interesting. This one required digging through some Rhode Island Revolutionary War History
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“This is the most deliberately damaging bill to the economy and to our health care system that I’ve ever seen."
RI Senator Jack Reed responds to Trump's "big beautiful bill" as it heads to the Senate www.wpri.com/news/politic...
RI Senator Jack Reed responds to Trump's "big beautiful bill" as it heads to the Senate www.wpri.com/news/politic...
‘Deliberately damaging’: Reed warns of difficult fight ahead against Trump bill
RI Senator Jack Reed said Trump bill could cut Medicaid for 40,000 Rhode Islanders.
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May 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“This is the most deliberately damaging bill to the economy and to our health care system that I’ve ever seen."
RI Senator Jack Reed responds to Trump's "big beautiful bill" as it heads to the Senate www.wpri.com/news/politic...
RI Senator Jack Reed responds to Trump's "big beautiful bill" as it heads to the Senate www.wpri.com/news/politic...
With CRMC reform talks underway at the RI State House, homeowners are challenging regulators to keep their seawalls.
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‘We lost 30 feet of property’ Homeowners challenge CRMC as bills propose reform
Anne-Marie Corbett is part of a class-action lawsuit against the CRMC, arguing she should be able to protect her property from erosion.
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April 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
With CRMC reform talks underway at the RI State House, homeowners are challenging regulators to keep their seawalls.
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Just got a fun email
April 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Just got a fun email
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An East Prov. woman says she signed a five-year lease for her city-owned rental in 2022. The city says it was never valid. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/i-dont-want-to-leave-east-providence-mayor-disabled-woman-in-dispute-over-city-owned-home/
April 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
An East Prov. woman says she signed a five-year lease for her city-owned rental in 2022. The city says it was never valid. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/i-dont-want-to-leave-east-providence-mayor-disabled-woman-in-dispute-over-city-owned-home/
An East Providence woman believes her lease for her city-owned rental was called into question because she had repeatedly criticized Mayor Bob DaSilva on social media. The Mayor says he wants to use the home for homeless veterans
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‘I don’t want to leave’: East Providence mayor, disabled woman in dispute over city-owned home
Julia Dempsey experienced a moment out of a reality TV show six years ago when she was handed the keys to a city-owned rental in East Providence.
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April 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
An East Providence woman believes her lease for her city-owned rental was called into question because she had repeatedly criticized Mayor Bob DaSilva on social media. The Mayor says he wants to use the home for homeless veterans
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A chain-link fence with a "no trespassing" sign has gone back up on George Waterman Road in Johnston after the property owners regained control of the lot, @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports.
Johnston affordable housing lot returned to owners after eminent domain attempt
Property owner Ralph Santoro said the property has been with his family for decades.
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March 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A chain-link fence with a "no trespassing" sign has gone back up on George Waterman Road in Johnston after the property owners regained control of the lot, @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports.
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A new lawsuit accuses Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., who has said he intends to seize a property slated to become affordable housing through eminent domain, of infringing on the owners' rights. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports.
Johnston mayor to take property by eminent domain as owners file lawsuit
The property owners want to build 250 affordable apartments.
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March 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A new lawsuit accuses Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., who has said he intends to seize a property slated to become affordable housing through eminent domain, of infringing on the owners' rights. @katewilkinson.bsky.social reports.
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BREAKING: A RI federal judge agreed to continue blocking the Trump administration from freezing federal aid to states.
"The executive has put itself above Congress," Judge John McConnell wrote. (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social)
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"The executive has put itself above Congress," Judge John McConnell wrote. (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social)
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‘The executive has put itself above Congress’: RI judge extends block of Trump funding freeze
Judge John McConnell issued his decision two weeks after hearings were held at federal court in Providence.
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March 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
BREAKING: A RI federal judge agreed to continue blocking the Trump administration from freezing federal aid to states.
"The executive has put itself above Congress," Judge John McConnell wrote. (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social)
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"The executive has put itself above Congress," Judge John McConnell wrote. (w/ @elisherman.bsky.social)
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Bookshelf dilemma: Tracy Deonn just dropped her new book and I LOVE THIS SERIES. But that paperback needs to come out ASAP because I NEED my spines to match 🫢 Do I buy a whole set of hardcovers? Do I buy the kindle? Do I buy the audiobook? Do I wait for my library hold to come in? I’m in shambles
March 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Bookshelf dilemma: Tracy Deonn just dropped her new book and I LOVE THIS SERIES. But that paperback needs to come out ASAP because I NEED my spines to match 🫢 Do I buy a whole set of hardcovers? Do I buy the kindle? Do I buy the audiobook? Do I wait for my library hold to come in? I’m in shambles
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The Maddie Potts Foundation is working with the family of late Chariho soccer coach Michael "Scotty" McGuire to create a scholarship in his memory,
“He was just such an empathetic soul,” Stephanie Potts recalled.
“He was just such an empathetic soul,” Stephanie Potts recalled.
Maddie Potts Foundation creating scholarship for late Chariho coach
Michael “Scotty” McGuire coached Maddie Potts, who died in 2017.
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February 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The Maddie Potts Foundation is working with the family of late Chariho soccer coach Michael "Scotty" McGuire to create a scholarship in his memory,
“He was just such an empathetic soul,” Stephanie Potts recalled.
“He was just such an empathetic soul,” Stephanie Potts recalled.
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Great piece about the real drivers of your energy bill by my colleagues @elisherman.bsky.social @sarahguernelli.bsky.social @katewilkinson.bsky.social - including this chart slicing it up into different components www.wpri.com/target-12/ex...
February 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Great piece about the real drivers of your energy bill by my colleagues @elisherman.bsky.social @sarahguernelli.bsky.social @katewilkinson.bsky.social - including this chart slicing it up into different components www.wpri.com/target-12/ex...
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NEW: Warwick has agreed to a $600,000 settlement in a lawsuit involving a former Water Division employee who accused her former boss and several colleagues of repeated sexual harassment. www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Warwick settles sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former worker for $600K
A former Water Division employee accused her former boss and several colleagues of sexual harassment over multiple years.
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February 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
NEW: Warwick has agreed to a $600,000 settlement in a lawsuit involving a former Water Division employee who accused her former boss and several colleagues of repeated sexual harassment. www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
BTS thoughts:
I have never done a 5-person interview before and it is not simple. Thanks to the help of MANY people @wpri12.bsky.social, we got this done in 24 hours 🧵
I have never done a 5-person interview before and it is not simple. Thanks to the help of MANY people @wpri12.bsky.social, we got this done in 24 hours 🧵
“This was my dream job.” @alextpnews.bsky.social and @katewilkinson.bsky.social talked with workers at USDA's Warwick office who just lost their jobs as part of the federal job reductions nationwide
Former USDA workers warn cuts could harm RI farmers, groceries
The former employees said they received termination letters via email last week.
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February 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
BTS thoughts:
I have never done a 5-person interview before and it is not simple. Thanks to the help of MANY people @wpri12.bsky.social, we got this done in 24 hours 🧵
I have never done a 5-person interview before and it is not simple. Thanks to the help of MANY people @wpri12.bsky.social, we got this done in 24 hours 🧵