Nexstar’s WPRI in Providence is taking on some more news…

Next week the station is debuting a new 4PM newscast in which the sales department can sell political ads on.

Station insiders tell FTVLive that is not the only change happening.

Word is that the station Is going to dump the “Eyewitness News” branding. They will be taking the wraps off a new set and graphics package as well.

Here is a first look at the new set and graphics, but don’t show it to anyone, it’s still supposed to be a secret:

That should be worth at least a 10 point bump in the ratings.