Kristin Burnell is a television news reporter for WPRI Connects, focusing on local news in Springfield, Massachusetts. She has also contributed to Western Mass News. With a passion for community stories, Kristin covers a wide range of topics including local events, government issues, human interest stories, and breaking news.
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Kristin Burnell's reporting focuses on local news within Massachusetts, particularly Springfield. Her coverage primarily includes government announcements, evolving stories, and breaking news related to crime, government & politics, and education.
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Through this process, the district is creating new school options that meet student and family interests.
By: Melanie Dasilva, Kristin Burnell
MIDDLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — The risk of mosquito-borne viruses like EEE and West Nile has the Middleboro Public School system on high alert.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is in desperate need of supplies with many of their shelves empty.
By: Kristin Burnell, Melanie Dasilva
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Officials in Fall River passed an ordinance Tuesday night that would allow police to fine those experiencing homelessness.
Posted: Updated: PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Demolition will resume Tuesday on the westbound side of the Washington Bridge.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The 2024 presidential campaign is ramping up with less than three weeks until Election Day.
By: Kristin Burnell, Melanie Dasilva
The final beam will be placed atop the new Johnston elementary school on Tuesday morning.
By: Melanie Dasilva, Kristin Burnell
Town officials in Hanson, Massachusetts, say its battle with a resident is starting to get expensive.
By: Leah Crowley, Kristin Burnell
Police are searching for a suspect after a person was shot outside of a dining hall at the University of Bridgeport (UB) on Tuesday evening.
By: Kristin Burnell, Melanie Dasilva
BOSTON (WPRI) — With five days to go until Election Day, many bar and restaurant servers in Massachusetts are advocating against the passage of Question 5 on the state ballot. In Massachusetts, tip…
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