Shooting, Asbestos, and Social Media Scandal | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A deadly shootout in Newport leaves an officer wounded and a suspect dead after a high-stakes chase for a stolen sailboat; the boat’s owner is stunned by the violence. Meanwhile, Roger Williams University closes part of a freshman dorm due to asbestos, sparking safety concerns. In Providence, a Central High student faces arrest over social media threats, raising alarms about online conduct. And in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, closing arguments loom as testimony wraps up — all unfolding in a week of intense local drama. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…