Local News and Updates
Chariho Committee Member Questions Meeting Delay After Reported High School Stabbing
A Chariho School Committee meeting scheduled for October 13th is being postponed to October 20th, according to committee member Larry Phelps, following a reported stabbing.
RIDOT to Begin Overnight I-95 Closures Next Weekend in Providence and Cranston
Beginning October 16th, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation advises motorists to use alternate routes as they commence weekend overnight construction work.
East Weymouth Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges in Crash That Injured 2 College Students
An East Weymouth man accused in a crash that injured two college students at Bridgewater State University was held without bail on Monday.
Police Identify Providence Man Whose Body Was Recovered from Water
Police have identified the man recovered from the water on Sunday morning as Jorge Munoz, 54, of Providence.
Providence/Stoughton Line Departure Times to Change Under New MBTA Schedule
Rhode Island commuter rail riders should check their train departure times before the new MBTA fall and winter schedules take effect on October 26th.
Harmful Algae Bloom Prompts Advisory for Johnson’s Pond in Coventry
State health and environmental officials have issued an advisory for Johnson’s Pond in Coventry after water samples indicated a harmful algae bloom.
State Leaders Celebrate $16M in Funding to Support Local Food and Agriculture
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management celebrated the start of RI Grown Week.
Police Say Armed Security Guard Prompted Police Response at Warwick Mall
A significant police presence was observed at the Warwick Mall area on Monday afternoon.
Firefighters Put Out Vehicle Fire on I-95 in West Greenwich
According to the West Greenwich Fire Department, crews responded to a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 95 southbound on Sunday night.
Dog Rescued After Falling into Open Sewer in Johnston
Johnston police stated that a dog was rescued after falling into an open sewer on Monday.
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Bermuda Police Identify Two Aboard Missing Medical Transport Aircraft Off Nantucket Bermuda Police Service identified the two Bermudian nationals who were on the aircraft that went missing off Nantucket early Saturday morning.
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5-Year-Old Dies in UTV Crash in Little Compton; Juvenile Faces Driving to Endanger Charges Little Compton police reported a 16-year-old facing driving to endanger charges after a girl was killed in an UTV accident on Sunday.
Providence College's Late Night Madness Features Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson performed at the AMP this weekend as part of Providence College's Late Night Madness. The annual event marks the start of Men’s and Women's basketball.
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Miguel Sanchez Claims Enough Support to Become Providence City Council President Providence City Councilor Miguel Sanchez announced on Monday that he has secured enough support to become the next City Council President as of January.
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Healey Declares a State of Emergency and Offers One-Time Relief to Tackle Winter Costs Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will unveil new measures to lower winter energy bills for households across the Commonwealth, in response to the ongoing war in Iran.