A car left the roadway and hit the lawn and side of the Jereimiah Wilson house at 675 Hope Street on Friday night. Police said the home sustained minimal damage, while the landscaping took a greater hit; no injuries or arrests were reported.

A 56-year-old man was arrested after an altercation involving a machete moved from a parking lot onto Pawtucket Avenue, police said. The other man sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene.

Mouse, found abandoned and malnourished in February 2025, was nursed back to health and adopted by the West Warwick Police Department. The department said she died Saturday morning, thanking the community members who supported her and welcomed her at local events.

An FBI digital-evidence specialist testified about messages and phone activity involving former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell and Sandra Birchmore. Prosecutors allege Farwell sexually abused Birchmore when she was a minor and later killed her; the charges remain allegations being tested at trial

Three West Warwick High School students admitted involvement in a threatening message found Thursday, the district said Friday. Police found no credible or ongoing threat of violence, while the students faced discipline under district policy.

Officers and firefighters returned to Dennis M. Lynch Arena for a charity game supporting the Blackstone Valley Schools co-op team, eight months after a shooting there killed three members of a player’s family. Fundraising will help outfit the team for its upcoming season.

Providence officials marked the opening of the Frank D. Spaziano PK-8 School’s upper campus, a $34.5 million middle school building designed for 312 students. The opening completes a school complex whose elementary campus began operating in 2023.

Runway 5-23 returned to normal flight operations at 12:30 p.m. Friday after months of rehabilitation. Signage, electrical work and striping remain, with construction activity expected to continue through year’s end.

As deer numbers have grown, more animals have settled in coastal areas where food is plentiful and predators are scarce. MassWildlife researchers say the trails deer create can damage shoreline vegetation and alter salt-marsh soils, though the effect appears modest compared with other erosion forces

A 43-year-old Providence woman faces DUI charges after a witness reported her SUV swerving before it struck a curb in Cranston with a 6-year-old inside. Police said breath tests registered .370 and .377, and the child appeared uninjured.

Rep. Seth Magaziner and challenger Vic Mellor offered sharply different approaches to living costs, the war in Iran and artificial intelligence during a debate in Cranston. They also defended their ties to Rhode Island and disputed the meaning of Mellor’s presence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

West Warwick schools investigated three threats in recent weeks, including an unidentified message at the high school. The district says investigators found no evidence any of the threats involved a plan for violence.

Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue debated housing costs, state permitting and the arrest of a former Healey staffer during their final scheduled debate. The hour-long WCVB event also covered immigration and abortion access.

Helena Foulkes says CVS did what it could to address suspicious opioid prescriptions while she led its pharmacy business, rejecting federal allegations against the company. The settlement has become a flashpoint in Rhode Island’s governor’s race, though Foulkes was not named in the lawsuit.

Carol Courtemanche, 78, and Paul Courtemanche, 76, were found dead Wednesday inside their Andover Avenue home. Investigators reported heavy soot and fire damage but said they do not believe the fire was suspicious.

Lesley Davis testified that she urged Canton police to investigate Matthew Farwell the day after Sandra Birchmore died in 2021. Jurors also heard that state police initially found no messages on Farwell’s phone, while federal investigators later recovered thousands.

The defense for Gregory Groom has proposed a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter with a 19- to 20-year prison term in the death of 18-year-old Kylee Monteiro. Monteiro’s sister, Faith, is urging community members to support her family ahead of Groom’s Oct. 28 court hearing.

Wings of Hope: The Rhonda and Aidan Dorgan Foundation has been established to honor two members of the Dorgan family killed in a shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena. Rhonda was at the high school game to cheer on her son; Aidan died while trying to protect her.

A student reported a bathroom message threatening violence at West Warwick High School on Friday, prompting an investigation and plans for added police visibility. The superintendent said officials have found no evidence the threat would be carried out, but the person who wrote it has not been ident

The City Council unanimously sent an ordinance targeting Flock automated license-plate readers to committee, where a public hearing is expected. The measure would end city use of the cameras, but it has not been approved and faces further council votes.

Dylan Benda is accused of trying to enter a home near the Coventry Community Center while carrying a loaded revolver. A judge released him on $5,000 bail and ordered him to surrender any firearms as he awaits his next court date in January.

Gunfire near Sylvian Street damaged a building and a parked car, but no injuries were reported. Central Falls police have made no arrests and are asking anyone with information to call detectives.

Overnight closures and detours will affect I-95 near the Route 10 interchange in Providence and Cranston on three weekends starting Oct. 16. State transportation officials estimate detours could add 15 to 20 minutes to trips.

Providence’s Board of Licenses ordered Kulture to close for eight days and adopt a new security plan after a guard reported being stabbed during a disturbance. The board did not require the club to repair its security cameras before reopening, despite concerns that missing footage has hindered the i

Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Management Council has approved plans to repair the collapsed section of Newport’s Cliff Walk, moving the project closer to construction in 2027. The city estimates the work will cost $23 million, including $11 million in federal funds, and take about two years.

State regulators approved fire-code changes requiring inspectors to look for recalled sprinkler heads and ensure faulty equipment is replaced. The action follows the 2025 Gabriel House fire in Fall River, where the facility’s suppression system failed to activate and recalled sprinkler heads were la

Nick Scardina scored three minutes into a 1-0 win over Loudoun United, securing Rhode Island FC’s third consecutive USL Championship playoff appearance. The club can strengthen its seeding in Saturday’s regular-season home finale against Pittsburgh.

An 18-year-old Coventry man faces two felony charges after police say he tried to enter a Main Street home while carrying a loaded gun. He was released on $5,000 surety bail with conditions, including mental health monitoring and surrendering firearms.

New England Institute of Technology has started work on a $40 million building sciences center it says will double its training capacity. The planned facility is expected to serve about 1,000 students a year in construction and related trades.

Paul Courtemanche, 76, and Carol Courtemanche, 78, were found dead Wednesday inside their Andover Avenue home, where firefighters put out a smoldering first-floor fire. Authorities say the incident is not considered suspicious, and the cause of the deaths and fire remains under investigation.

The first phase of Tiverton’s water-line extension is intended to reach seven North Tiverton homes whose wells are too contaminated for filtration. Town officials are targeting completion before the first snowfall, with $1 million in federal emergency funding secured for the project.

A 75-year-old man died after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Tower Hill Road Wednesday evening. Police say the drivers stayed at the scene and are cooperating with investigators.

Recent court filings include allegations that 22 additional clergymen sexually abused children in Rhode Island. The filings expand on a report earlier this year that identified 75 clergy members as credibly accused of abuse.

Providence City Council members plan to introduce an ordinance banning Flock cameras and similar technology, but no vote is scheduled yet. The proposal comes amid privacy concerns and debate over the systems in Southern New England and across the country.

A City Council proposal would bar right turns on red in downtown Providence beginning Jan. 1, then extend the restriction citywide by 2028. Supporters say it could reduce danger to pedestrians; some drivers worry about congestion and inconvenience.

Environmental police say the fishermen had more than 70 tautog and black sea bass below state size limits. Each was cited for more than $3,000, and the fish were given to a wildlife rehabilitation center.

Ron Wallace set a Guinness World Record at Warren’s Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, becoming the first grower to produce a pumpkin weighing more than 3,000 pounds. The 60-year-old credited greenhouse growing, favorable weather and a more scientific approach.

A man died after being hit by two cars Wednesday night while crossing Tower Hill Road in North Kingstown. Police said it remains unclear whether he was in a crosswalk.

Republican Aaron Guckian and independent Ken Block are pressing gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes to answer questions about CVS’s handling of opioid prescriptions after the company agreed to a $315 million settlement. Foulkes says she helped reduce opioid dispensing during her time at the pharm

Democratic mayoral nominee David Morales says he would pursue rent stabilization without halting housing construction, keep the police force at its current size and avoid raising taxes. He also plans to end Providence’s contract with Flock license plate cameras and review city services if elected.

Three City Council members are introducing an ordinance to ban and deactivate license plate readers across Providence. The proposal would put the technology’s future before the next mayor decides whether to renew the city’s contract with Flock.

Students at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School repaired an Acura MDX for Esclanette Germain, a single mother who had relied on buses and trains for about two years. The car is expected to give her more time with her son and greater flexibility to work and study.

Police said two people and a dog were found dead Wednesday at a home on Andover Avenue in Attleboro. The deaths are being investigated as unattended, with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office assisting.

A Boston woman says a patio heater exploded at the Providence food hall in October 2025, causing severe and permanent injuries to her lower body. Her lawsuit accuses Track 15, the heater’s sellers and makers, and other companies of negligence.

Rhode Island is receiving $2.3 million in EPA funding for environmental projects, including work on five acres beside the Pawtuxet River in Cranston. Plans there call for removing pavement and old foundations, restoring wetlands and forest, and adding a canoe launch, fishing area and trail.

Early voting for Rhode Island’s Nov. 3 general election begins Wednesday, Oct. 14, and runs through Nov. 2. Voters can find more information through the state Board of Elections website.

The Providence City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on banning Flock cameras, as the police department’s contract with the company approaches its Oct. 31 expiration. Police Chief Oscar Perez said he was unaware of the vote; an approved ban would take effect immediately.

A survey of 800 likely voters found broad support for a proposed nuclear plant but opposition to building data centers in Rhode Island. It also showed Democratic congressional candidates with double-digit leads and found a Providence rent cap more popular than mayoral nominee David Morales.

Residential gas and electric disconnections more than doubled from the same four months last year, according to filings with state regulators. Customers and advocates say rising bills and gaps in payment assistance are leaving households at risk.

CVS will pay $315 million and add safeguards to resolve federal allegations that it filled medically unnecessary opioid prescriptions. The alleged conduct took place while Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes led CVS Pharmacy; she was not named in the lawsuit.