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Rhode Island authorities arrested 61-year-old William Morton on Tuesday for the 1985 murder of 22-year-old Hillary Hellewell. Investigators identified Morton after collecting DNA from a water bottle he discarded at a rock concert in August. The case, which had been unsolved for 41 years, was reopened in 2023 using advanced forensic testing. Morton has been charged with first-degree murder and pleaded not guilty.
A wildlife control employee at Rhode Island’s T.F. Green International Airport was scratched by a coyote on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m., according to the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). No other injuries or details regarding the animal's removal were provided in the initial report.
A 60-year-old Washington County man has Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. It’s the third Powassan case in Rhode Island this year and the eleventh since 2016; symptoms appeared in August. The CDC notes deer ticks can spread the virus, and there is no vaccine or specific treatment, so RIDOH urges tick-avoidance measures and prompt tick removal to reduce risk.
UMass Dartmouth freshman running back Marvins Antoine, 18, was stabbed to death early Saturday in Providence, Rhode Island; fellow freshman Kensley Macean was stabbed and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; investigators say a suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the university community; Antoine did not yet appear in this season’s games for the Corsairs, a Division III program, which had upcoming plans after the incident.
David Morales, a 27-year-old Rhode Island state representative and Democratic Socialist backed by Bernie Sanders and the DSA, won Providence's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating incumbent Brett Smiley and positioning himself to become the city’s youngest mayor; Morales ran on rent stabilization, affordable housing, sanctuary city status, and tax reform targeting polluters and landlords, while Smiley faced criticism over a large property tax increase and Israel policy; Morales will face Republican David Talan in November.
David Morales, a Rhode Island state representative backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley in Providence’s Democratic primary, part of a broader wave of DSA-backed wins in major U.S. cities.
Sabina Matos secured the Rhode Island Democratic lieutenant governor primary with about 37.4% of the vote as NBC projected 96.7% of ballots counted; John Loughlin II won the Republican primary uncontested. Other Democratic contenders trailed, and preliminary municipal results show Matos leading in several towns.
Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee became the first U.S. governor in eight years to lose a primary, defeated by Helena Foulkes amid criticism of the Washington Bridge reconstruction that has faced delays and cost overruns; Foulkes’ campaign leaned into the project for the win as McKee’s handling of the bridge crisis contributed to his defeat.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee lost his Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, becoming the first sitting governor to lose a primary since 1994, amid public anger over the Washington Bridge repairs that began in 2023 and are now delayed until 2028. Foulkes pledged unity and to push forward on the work, while McKee conceded and backed her for November. The vote also featured a progressive upset in Providence, where David Morales defeated mayor Brett Smiley.
Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, defeated incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in Rhode Island's Democratic primary, aided by a three-to-one spending edge and polls showing McKee’s unpopularity over the Washington Bridge closure; the loss makes McKee the first sitting governor to lose a primary in eight years and positions Foulkes as the front-runner in a blue Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tight Democratic primary rematch with Helena Buonanno Foulkes as voters weigh his handling of the Washington Bridge reconstruction, which is delayed and now not expected to reopen until 2028, while McKee contends with being outspent and broader anti-incumbent sentiment tied to high electricity rates and a housing shortage; the primary winner is seen as the likely general-election favorite.
Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough primary challenge from Helena Foulkes, driven by voter frustration over the Washington Bridge repairs and rising costs/delays. An August UNH poll shows McKee at 24% approval among Democrats, while Foulkes leads 56%–18%. The bridge project, announced in 2023 with a 2024 target but now extended to 2028 and $59 million more costly, has become a symbol of perceived governance failures. McKee defends the decisions, but opponents argue the project illustrates mismanagement as incumbents rarely lose primaries; the race centers on infrastructure and its political fallout.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tight Democratic primary rematch with Helena Buonanno Foulkes as anger over the Washington Bridge’s protracted reconstruction and delayed reopening (now pushed to 2028) dominates the race, compounding anti-incumbent sentiment amid concerns over traffic, energy costs, and housing ahead of the general election.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is in a narrow Democratic primary against Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive. McKee has attacked Foulkes as an out-of-touch corporate candidate and touted labor endorsements, while Foulkes defends CVS’s record, including opioid-related settlements and her leadership there. The contest highlights party divisions, with McKee carrying some labor support and Foulkes seeking to broaden her base, including ties to McKee’s hometown. The race features contrasting visions of leadership and accountability in a state where neither the state Democratic Party nor the AFL‑CIO endorsed a candidate.
Two raccoons in Warwick, Rhode Island have tested positive for rabies as the state sees a rise in rabies cases, prompting a local health alert. Residents are advised to avoid wildlife, ensure pets are vaccinated, and seek medical advice if exposed to an animal or if a bite or scratch is suspected.