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[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] WFD firefighters from Tower Ladder 1 work to put out a stubborn East Avenue car fire Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

WFD Responds to Car Fire on East Avenue Bridge

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] WFD firefighters from Tower Ladder 1 work to put out a stubborn East Avenue car fire Tuesday, June 18, 2024. By: Rob Borkowski on June 18, 2024 in Breaking News, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — Warwick Firefighters responded to a stubborn car fire on the west lane of the East Avenue Bridge Tuesday at about noon. The fire appeared quelled several times, […]

[CREDIT: USGS] A MA 4.0 earthquake shook Rhode Island communities Sunday morning.

MA 4.0 Earthquake Shakes RI

[CREDIT: USGS] A MA 4.0 earthquake shook Rhode Island communities Sunday morning. By: Rob Borkowski on November 8, 2020 in Breaking News, News to You

BLISS CORNER, MA— Late-sleeping Rhode Islanders got a rude awakening Sunday at about 9:10 a.m., with a MA 4.0 earthquake centered in Massachusetts, 9 kilometers south-south-west of the coastal town […]

Gov. Gina Raimondo held a press conference March 23 updating the public about steps taken to limit spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Plan: Testing, Hospital Prep, Reopen

Gov. Gina Raimondo held a press conference March 23 updating the public about steps taken to limit spread of COVID-19. By: Rob Borkowski on March 23, 2020 in Breaking News, COVID-19, News to You

Editor’s note: This article and and most of our COVID-19 related news is free to the public to ensure people have access to life-saving information. If we’ve helped you, and […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Police are investigating the circumstances leading to a pedestrian fatally injured Nov. 25, 2019 when he ran in front of a police cruiser on West Shore Road.

WPD: Pedestrian Fatally Injured After Running into Cruiser’s Path

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Police are investigating the circumstances leading to a pedestrian fatally injured Nov. 25, 2019 when he ran in front of a police cruiser on West Shore Road. By: Rob Borkowski on November 26, 2019 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK— Warwick Police are investigating a pedestrian fatally injured after the 25-year old ran into a police cruiser’s path and was struck Monday at 11:17 p.m. on West Shore Road. […]

Warwick City Hall

Solomon’s $322M Budget Dips Home Tax Rate Nearly 10%

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on May 16, 2019 in Breaking News, News to You

WARWICK, R.I. — Mayor Joseph J. Solomon says his drafted $322,881,043 FY20 budget decreases property tax rates while increasing education spending, but it only grants $508,499 of the Schools’ $8.5 […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] CCRI President Meghan Hughes speaks to media at CCRI's Knight Campus in Warwick following discovery of a shell casing at the school Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

CCRI Evacuates Knight Campus

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] CCRI President Meghan Hughes speaks to media at CCRI's Knight Campus in Warwick following discovery of a shell casing at the school Wednesday, May 1, 2019. By: Rob Borkowski on May 1, 2019 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

UPDATE, May 1: 12:15 p.m.: CCRI President Meghan Hughes spoke to media about the day’s events at about 11:30 a.m., precipitated by the discovery of a shell casing near the […]

RIPTA-Hires-Avedisian-New-CEO

RIPTA Hires Avedisian as New CEO [UPDATED]

RIPTA-Hires-Avedisian-New-CEO By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on April 25, 2018 in Breaking News, News to You

Update: April 25, 4:30 p.m.: WARWICK, RI — City Council President Joseph Solomon Sr. issued a statement this afternoon saying he is “honored and humbled” to serve as acting mayor […]

[CREDIT: Mayor Avedisian's Office] Mayor Scott Avedisian has named Ray Studley as his new Chief of Staff.

Avedisian Rumored to Be Next RIPTA CEO

[CREDIT: Mayor Avedisian's Office] Mayor Scott Avedisian has named Ray Studley as his new Chief of Staff. By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on April 24, 2018 in Breaking News, News to You

WARWICK, RI — Multiple media outlets are reporting that Mayor Scott Avedisian is expected to be named the next Chief Operating Officer of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority as early […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] DPW Director David Picozzi explains circumstances of the water main break on Post Road July 14.

VIDEO: DPW Director Explains Post Road Water Main Repair

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] DPW Director David Picozzi explains circumstances of the water main break on Post Road July 14. By: Rob Borkowski on July 14, 2017 in Breaking News, News to You

DPW Director David Picozzi explained the July 14 morning water main break and efforts to repair it that morning, noting the how of the situation, but said they have not yet determined why the break happened.

RI Officials Oppose Trump’s ‘Immoral,’ ‘Unconstitutional’ Refugee, Travel Ban

By: Rob Borkowski on January 30, 2017 in All Politics Are Local, Breaking News

RHODE ISLAND — Rhode Island officials have roundly condemned President Donald J. Trump’s Friday executive order suspending all refugees from entry to the country for 120 days, specifically barring Syrian refugees and blocking entry to citizens of seven Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Buttonwoods Community Center One of Four CCAP Sites Closed Due to Bomb Threat

By: Rob Borkowski on January 3, 2017 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, R.I. — The Buttonwoods Community Center has closed along with three Comprehensive Community Action Plan (CCAP) youth GED/job training sites in Cranston, Providence and Pawtucket following an automated call to an employee that one of the organization’s offices would be bombed today.

Substation Equipment Failure Cuts Power to 1,700 in Warwick

By: Rob Borkowski on July 10, 2016 in Breaking News, Uncategorized

About 1,700 people in Warwick were without power following a reported transformer fire on Sandy Lane in Warwick Sunday night at about 8:30 p.m.

WPD Investigates Shotgun Shots at Warwick Avenue Home

By: Rob Borkowski on June 2, 2016 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

UPDATE – 12:22 p.m. June 3: Warwick Police report the incident was an attempted home invasion that occurred at about 10:30 p.m. June 2 when they received a call that […]

WPD Search for Homicide Stabbing Suspect on Haswill Street

By: Rob Borkowski on March 26, 2016 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Police were called for a domestic disturbance on Haswill Street at 5 a.m. this morning, and are now looking for Jared Rogers, 20, a suspect in a double-stabbing, that killed one person, according to scanner reports.

Warwick Public Schools Closed; Winter Storm Warning in Effect

By: Rob Borkowski on March 20, 2016 in Breaking News, News to You, Schools

Warwick, RI — The National Weather Service has upgraded its weekend snowstorm advisory to a Winter Storm Warning, calling for snow starting 11 p.m. Sunday into Monday morning, and Warwick Public Schools are cancelled for the day.

[CREDIT: File Photo] Warwick Veterans Jr. High School at 2401 W Shore Road.

Warwick Veterans High Locked Down for new Threat Call

[CREDIT: File Photo] Warwick Veterans Jr. High School at 2401 W Shore Road. By: Rob Borkowski on February 9, 2016 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Veterans High School is locked down again this afternoon following a new ‘robo call’ threatening students and staff at the location.

RIPTA Bus Crashes into RI Paintball & Airsoft Building on Post Road

By: Rob Borkowski on January 25, 2016 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A RIPTA driver lost control of his bus Monday night at 7:10 p.m., toppling a telephone pole and going up a snow bank before crashing into Rhode Island Paintball & Airsoft building at 1290 Post Road, injuring the driver and one passenger.

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Two Men Charged in Murder of ‘Captain Fredy’ During Robbery of Keno Winnings

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on August 20, 2015 in Breaking News, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Two Warwick men face first-degree murder and conspiracy charges in the death of Fernando Silva, 70, “Captain Fredy” to locals, during an apparent robbery of his recent Keno winnings, police report.

Strong 4th Inning Propels Warwick to Win Over Iowa

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on August 18, 2015 in Breaking News, News to You

Portland, Ore. – Emily Carter notched a critical strikeout to secure a semifinals win for Warwick North at the Little League Softball World Series on Aug. 18. The local squad advances to the finals against North Carolina on Wednesday night.

Lightning Strike Sets Fire to West Shore Road Home

By: Rob Borkowski on July 15, 2015 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

An apparent lightning strike started a fire in a small dormer room at the top of a home at 997 West Shore Road at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, blocking the road as the Warwick Fire Department extinguished the flames.

National Weather Service Announces Tornado Watch, Severe Weather Tuesday

By: Rob Borkowski on June 22, 2015 in Breaking News, News to You

The National Weather Service warns that severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon after 1 p.m., bringing large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain.

Affidavit Connects Warwick Man to Roslindale, MA Terror Probe

By: Rob Borkowski on June 12, 2015 in Breaking News, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Court documents released this morning show the FBI has charged Nicholas Rovinski, of 167 Aspinet Drive, 25, a.k.a. Nuh Amriki a.k.a. Nuh al Andalusi, with conspiring support the terrorist organization Islamic State (ISIL), in connection to a terrorism investigation in Roslindale, MA.

FBI Arrests Warwick Man In Aspinet Drive Terrorism Probe

By: Rob Borkowski on June 11, 2015 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Nicholas Rovinski of 167 Aspinet Drive was arrested this evening without incident after a nine-day stakeout of his home by Warwick Police, State Troopers and the FBI.

RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

FBI, State Police Search Warwick Home in Terrorism Investigation

RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski on June 2, 2015 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

State Police blocked off Aspinet Drive this afternoon as they searched a house in cooperation with the FBI in what a spokesperson called a “joint terror task force matter.”

Sewer Pipe Break Patched on West Shore Road

By: Rob Borkowski on May 19, 2015 in Breaking News, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – City officials are warning motorists of likely traffic delays as the Warwick Sewer Authority (WSA) works to repair a broken pressurized sewer line near Graham and Buena Vista Avenues.

Breaking: Warwick City Hall Evacuated Over Bomb Threat

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on April 6, 2015 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI — Monday night’s Warwick City Council meeting adjourned abruptly in response to a bomb threat made at about 8:44 p.m.

WFD Responds to Garbage Truck Fire at DPW Facility

By: Rob Borkowski on in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Editor’s note: This article was updated following an interview with Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Cooley at 7:57 p.m. Warwick, RI – The Warwick Fire Department responded to a call for […]

Chow Down to Step Up

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on February 19, 2015 in Breaking News, Good Times, News to You

Warwick, RI — A benefit dinner to support the local Boys & Girls Club is on this week’s community calendar.

NWS: ‘Freezing Drizzle’ Will Make Tonight’s Commute Slippery

By: Rob Borkowski on January 15, 2015 in Breaking News, News to You

Warwick, RI – A “wintry mix” of freezing drizzle and light snow will make tonight’s commute home a slippery, hazardous one for drivers.

Welcome to New Year's Day 2019. You've got the first Tuesday of the year off to adjust.

Happy New Year! What’s Open Today?

Welcome to New Year's Day 2019. You've got the first Tuesday of the year off to adjust. By: Rob Borkowski on January 1, 2015 in All Politics Are Local, Breaking News, Business, Good Times

It’s a new year, so put a new calendar on your shopping list, remember to write a 15 at then end when you date your checks, and check out this list of services and office schedules during the holiday:

Warwick Police Investigate Robbery at West Shore Road Citizen’s Bank

By: Rob Borkowski on December 26, 2014 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Detectives are investigating a robbery at the Citizen’s Bank on West Shore Road this morning.

Motel 6 at at 20 Jefferson Blvd., where a man was arrested for crack cocaine possession Dec. 18.

West Warwick Man, Youth Arrested for ‘Blanks-Only’ Drive-by Shooting

Motel 6 at at 20 Jefferson Blvd., where a man was arrested for crack cocaine possession Dec. 18. By: Rob Borkowski on December 5, 2014 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Police have arrested a 24-year-old West Warwick man as well as a youth for firing a blanks-only gun during a drive-by shooting Thursday night.

Avedisian Bests Challengers in Mayoral Campaign Victory

By: Rob Borkowski on November 4, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, Breaking News, News to You, Uncategorized

Warwick, RI – Mayor Scott Avedisian gets to keep the title for another two years, defeating both long-time challenger Democrat Jack Kirby and Independent Kevin Eisenman.

Need to know basics

Need to Know Basics Oct. 28: Build, Boom, Balm

Need to know basics By: Rob Borkowski on October 29, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, Breaking News, Business

Warwick, RI – Good morning and welcome to Wednesday! Here is a list of notable notes for the day. Don’t bother with a sweater today, and thank goodness that the […]

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Schools, Police on Alert after Johnston Receives New Threat Letter

Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on October 22, 2014 in Breaking News, News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – Police in Warwick, Cranston and Johnston will return to heightened patrols of local schools this week after Johnston Police received a letter on Tuesday similar to the one threatening physical violence against students Oct. 7.

DOT Paving Rte. 95 South Between Cranston, Warwick Tonight

By: Rob Borkowski on October 3, 2014 in Breaking News, News to You

Warwick, RI – If your Friday night plans will call for travel south of Cranston and Warwick, you’ll want to avoid using I-95 South tonight.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Warwick Man Hospitalized in Warwick Avenue Home Invasion

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on September 4, 2014 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – Warwick Police report a Warwick Avenue man was assaulted this afternoon when two men forced their way into his home at about 4:49 p.m., then fled in […]

Rte. 2 Closed Tonight, 9 p.m. for Replacing Barton Corner Bridge’s Northbound Span

By: Rob Borkowski on August 21, 2014 in Breaking News, News to You, Uncategorized

Warwick, RI – The Barton Corner Bridge Project is ahead of schedule, so replacement of the northbound bridge span over Rte. 2 starts tonight, closing Rte. 2 between Division Street to just south of James P. Murphy Industrial Highway at 9 p.m.

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive.

WPD Officers Shoot Wanted Man Firing At Them During Chase on Arnold’s Neck Drive

The Warwick Police Department is located at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. By: Rob Borkowski on August 18, 2014 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – A man wanted in CA on outstanding warrants, including a parole violation, fled from police at about 12:30 p.m. today, firing at Warwick officers as they chased him through several local neighborhoods before officers returning fire shot and apprehended him.

UPDATE: Warwick Police Report Missing Teen Found, Safe

By: Rob Borkowski on June 25, 2014 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI, – (UPDATE 6/26@11:44 a.m. ) Warwick Police report Nadia Cosper, 13, has been located and is safe. Warwick Police sent a release to local residents about the missing girl […]

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