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Kim Kalunian

@kimkalunian.bsky.social
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Reporter/anchor at WPRI 12. Lover of food and dogs. Check out my series on cold cases: www.wpri.com/news/crime/cold-cases

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Hollie Lemire is urging anyone who knows anything about her son’s 2020 death to come forward. “If it was your kid, you would want somebody to say something.” Story by @kimkalunian.bsky.social, @sarahbawden31.bsky.social & @corwelch.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/news/crime/c...
Mother: 2020 murder victim 'not just a statistic'
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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
#WATCH: Retired reporter Sean Daly and photojournalist Scott Del Sole have more than 70 years of experience between them. They looked back on their lengthy local news careers in an interview with @kimkalunian.bsky.social.
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70 years of WPRI 12: Legendary reporter, photojournalist reflect on storied careers
Longtime WPRI 12 viewers know that dozens of reporters, anchors, photojournalists and more have come and gone over the years.
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Just in: a judge has denied his request for a retrial. He’s scheduled to be sentenced sometime this spring.
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
The suspect’s mother says too many pieces of evidence were excluded from the trial, and while detectives say the case remains open, prosecutors are confident they got the right man.
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Lawmakers are hearing testimony tonight about a bill spurred by our reporting. It comes after a dog was euthanized because surgical tools were left in her abdomen: www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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Lawmakers seek grief compensation for pet owners in negligent death lawsuits
Two state lawmakers are pushing for change after a mistake made during a routine medical procedure two years ago caused the death of a Lincoln woman’s dog.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Interesting to hear Governor McKee reflect on the first weeks of the new Trump administration during his 12 News at 4 interview with @kimkalunian.bsky.social today - especially how the Jan 6 pardons were so concerning to him Their full conversation is here: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
More from my convo w/ Peter Alviti in @tednesi.bsky.social’s column today. How long will he stay at RIDOT’s helm? “I don’t know … I think everybody will know when the time is right.” www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Nesi’s Notes: Feb. 8
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
NEWSMAKERS: @timwhiteri.bsky.social + I are joined by @waveelection.bsky.social to examine how top RI leaders are responding to Trump 2.0 Plus @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with RI Natl Guard's Gen. Callahan Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
WATCH: On today’s 12 News at 4, I asked RIDOT Director Peter Alviti about that widely circulated video of the Washington Bridge being demolished - and if it triggered the newly revealed OSHA investigation See our full interview here www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Tune in: RIDOT director Peter Alviti joins me at 4 on @wpri12.bsky.social to discuss OSHA inspection of Washington Bridge subcontractor following viral demolition video.
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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
A spokesperson for OSHA tells 12 News the agency is inspecting J.R. Vinagro, a subcontractor hired by Aetna Bridge Company to demolish the Washington Bridge.
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OSHA inspecting Washington Bridge demolition
A spokesperson would not discuss specifics but said the purpose of the inspection is to determine if there were any violations of OSHA workplace safety standards.
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Anyone save the buttons that come with your clothes? Ever actually use them?
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
NEWSMAKERS: Bristol Co. Sheriff Paul Heroux joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss Pres. Trump's immigration moves and how his agency works with ICE Plus, @kimkalunian.bsky.social 1-on-1 with Sean Spicer Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod: www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Providence is hoping to "do something great" with the landmark: www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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‘It’s iconic’: Providence in process of acquiring Crook Point Bridge
The future of the defunct Crook Point Bascule Bridge is, much like itself, still up in the air.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
My husband has been struggling to find a primary care doctor (in network) since he moved to RI. Last year we tried calling ~40 different offices with no luck, and gave up. It made me curious to hear stories from others experiencing the same. What's been your experience in RI?
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Ian Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Speaker Shekarchi, known for his love of Merlin and other dogs, tells me he’s open to considering legislation meant to address the situation highlighted yesterday by @kimkalunian.bsky.social
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Lincoln family sues vet after surgical tools found in dog’s abdomen
The owner of a St. Bernard puppy who allegedly died after surgical instruments were left inside her body during a routine operation is filing a lawsuit against the veterinarian who performed the pr…
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
STORY: A local dog was euthanized after surgical scissors and gauze from a prior surgery were left in her abdomen. Now the family is suing the vet: www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Lincoln family sues vet after surgical tools found in dog’s abdomen
The owner of a St. Bernard puppy who allegedly died after surgical instruments were left inside her body during a routine operation is filing a lawsuit against the veterinarian who performed the pr…
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
NEW: Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has named Smithfield Democrat Dave Tikoian as the new Senate majority whip, the No. 3 role in the chamber
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Smithfield’s Tikoian named to No. 3 role in RI Senate
The Smithfield Democrat was recently reelected to a second term.
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Kim Kalunian @kimkalunian.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
New year, new social! Hoping we can report on more *solved* cold cases in 2025. There are so many families waiting for closure: www.wpri.com/video/cold-c...
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Cold Cases Special Presentation
Investigators are still searching for clues in local murder cases that have gone cold — and families are still seeking justice.
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