Rhode Island Legal Battle and Local Updates | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Rhode Island’s Ethics Commission is fighting back, voting to appeal a court ruling that turned against them as legal tensions escalate. Meanwhile, three men are now in custody after a violent crash and disturbance on I-95 south in Pawtucket. A woman was also found dead inside a vehicle on the Rhode Island College campus, prompting an ongoing investigation. Westerly is moving to regulate short-term rentals to protect year-round housing and neighborhood character. And after stormy weather, sunshine is returning to Southern New England with lighter winds and clear skies ahead. Listen in…