A 15-year-old Franklin resident died after he was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle near King Street and the I-495 northbound off-ramp in Franklin.
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North Carolina man arrested in Franklin on ammunition, large-capacity magazine charges after truck nearly strikes cruiser
A 25-year-old Raleigh, North Carolina man pulled over in Franklin after nearly striking a police cruiser was later charged after police found loaded magazines, ammunition and open nip bottles in the pickup truck he was driving.
Woonsocket woman arrested in Franklin for threatening to blow up ex-boyfriend’s coworker during road rage incident
A 37-year-old Woonsocket, Rhode Island, woman was arrested after allegedly threatening to blow up her ex-boyfriend’s coworker at Valvoline while following them through Franklin in her vehicle.
Three-alarm fire damages Franklin home after flames reach propane tank
Franklin firefighters shifted to a defensive operation after heavy fire spread through a home and heat reached a propane tank in the back of the residence Wednesday.
One resident hospitalized after house fire in Franklin
On Wednesday, April 1, Franklin firefighters responded to a house fire on Dean Avenue that sent one resident to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Franklin firefighters respond to house fire on Willow Street, two pets rescued
Franklin firefighters responded to a house fire on Willow Street Thursday afternoon. The cause remains under investigation.
Franklin firefighters respond to basement fire on Pond Street
Franklin firefighters extinguished a basement fire at a Pond Street home within 20 minutes Monday morning; the residence was unoccupied, no injuries reported, officials said.
Fire displaces residents at Franklin home, cause under investigation
Firefighters from multiple towns responded to a two-alarm blaze on Maple Street in Franklin Saturday evening.
Franklin High senior named National Merit semifinalist; 10 classmates earn commended honors
Franklin High School celebrated one National Merit Scholarship semifinalist and 10 “commended students” in the 2026 program, recognizing top PSAT performers. District leaders praised the seniors’ dedication and academic promise based on their test results.