Coventry: House Fire On MacArthur Boulevard

Crews were called to a fire around 8 p.m.

Coventry Police Log: Jan 28 - 31

Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log.

Sen. Kettle Resigns Effective Immediately: News Sources

Facing "unfounded" felony sex charges, Nicholas Kettle said he will leave the state Senate and focus on his legal defense.

Coventry: Animal Cruelty Suspect Surrenders, Dog Up For Adoption

Luis Rosa, 24, turned himself in Thursday, police said. The pets are recovering after he allegedly abandoned them.

Senate To Hold Hearing On Kettle Expulsion On Tuesday

Sen. Kettle and his attorneys have been notified and will be able to present a defense, according to the Legislative Press Bureau.

ACLU Cautions Senate Against Expelling Kettle

The Senate hasn't expelled any of its members "in modern history," the American Civil Liberties Union said in a letter.

Coventry Police Charge North Providence Mother With DUI

Police allege she was driving dangerously with a 7-month-old baby in the backseat.

RI State Police: Coventry Man Implicated In Home Invasion

State police arrested two adults and a juvenile in connection with a home invasion that happened in Exeter on Feb. 10.

State Sen. Nicholas Kettle Charged With Extortion

State Sen. Nicholas Kettle, R-Coventry, was released on personal recognizance Monday after an arraignment in Superior Court.

RI Power Outages: Warren & Coventry

The company estimates power will be restored by 11 a.m.

RI State Police Arrest Coventry's Sen. Kettle

The state police took him into custody Friday afternoon at his Richmond business.

Coventry Police Charge Alleged Burglar

Police have arrested a West Warwick man who's accused of breaking into a home on John Franklin Road.

Coventry Police Save Turtle Found Inside Frozen Tank

Police say the home was vacant for several days, and the turtle was found cocooned inside a frozen fish tank. The owner is facing charges.

Beacon Communications Buys Coventry Shopper, The Reminder

Beacon publisher John Howell said, “Here we are growing in what some people say is the death march of print.”

Coventry: Fundraiser Planned For Grieving Family

Edward Lorenzen and son Michael, 4, died in a fire on Jan. 26. Two other children and the family dog escaped.

Coventry Gun Range Is Dead: Applicant Withdraws

Town planner Caroline Wells said Tuesday the property owner on Town Farm Road has withdrawn the zoning application to allow a gun range.

Letter To Editor: My Brother Needs A Kidney

Christopher Marcotte is 52 and suffers from end-stage renal disease. His sister Nancy is hoping to find a donor with Type A or Type O blood.

Scholarship Roundup: Application Deadlines Coming Up

Here is a list of scholarships for college bound high school seniors and law school students.

What Did Langevin Say To President Trump?

Cameras showed Cong. Jim Langevin (D-RI) in a friendly conversation with the president after the State of the Union. What was he saying?

Rte 116: Water Main Break Closes Part Of Knotty Oak Road

The road is closed from Highwood Drive to Gervais Street, Coventry police said.

Coventry Police Release Names Of Colonial Road Fire Victims

Edward Lorenzen, 47, and his 4-year-old son, Michael, died Friday night when a fire swept through their home. Two children escaped.

Coventry: Adult & Child Killed In Fire Friday

Fire Chief Frank Brown confirmed two people have died.

Rep. Nardolillo Calls For Elimination Of Front Plate

Early estimates show the state could save up to $2 million by not issuing front plates to vehicles.

Former Coventry Fire Chief Pleads Nolo To Pension Fraud

Paul Labbadia pleaded no contest to two counts of obtaining money over $1,500 under false pretenses and one count of filing a false document

After Neglect & Abandonment, Rescued Dogs Are Recovering

Exeter Animal Control said the 11 dogs seized in Exeter and Coventry are making a good recovery now that they're being fed and kept warm.

Coventry Zoning: Meeting On Gun Range Set For Feb 13

The zoning board will hold the rescheduled meeting on Feb. 13 with an extra day on Feb. 15, if needed for testimony and deliberations.

Bills To Help Coventry Residents With Sewer Costs

Lawmakers introduced three bills to protect homeowners.

Sparks Fly Over Raimondo's Welding Program Remarks

Rep. Sherry Roberts (R-West Greenwich & Coventry) says the governor shouldn't have tried to take credit for a welding program.

Trash Collectors Spot & Save Injured Owl

The owl was sitting on Hill Farm Road. The trash collectors waited with it until Animal Control arrived.

Coventry Police Log: Dec 5 & 6

Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log.

RI State Police Investigating Coventry Sen. Kettle

State police confirmed investigators were at the home of state Sen. Nicholas Kettle on Tuesday morning.

RI State Police ID Woman Killed On I-95 Friday

Ebony M. Evans, 37, died after she was struck by oncoming traffic on the highway in Pawtucket, state police said.

RI Health: Boil Advisory Lifted For Centre Of New England

The state health department said Thursday it's no longer necessary to boil the water before use.

Postponed: Coventry Proposed Gun Range Hearing

A zoning hearing about a proposed gun range has been postponed, the Town Planner said.

Coventry Police Log: Dec 3 & Dec 4

Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log.

RI Power Outages: Jan 4

About 76 households were off the grid at 11 p.m.

Water Pipe Burst At Kent County Courthouse: WJAR

WJAR-TV is reporting a pipe burst at the Kent County Courthouse on Tuesday.

Boil Water Advisory For Centre Of New England

The advice is to boil the water "vigorously" for at least one minute, police said. That includes water used for cooking.

Latest RI Forecast: We're In The Deep Freeze Into Next Week

The sun is supposed to shine on Thursday, but it won't warm anything up. The high temperature is expected to hover around 13.

Raptakis To Propose 15-Minute Limit For Leaving Children In Cars

The new law would give children protections similar to pets.