WFD Responds to Car Fire on East Avenue Bridge
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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, 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.
Warwick Veterans High School is locked down again this afternoon following a new ‘robo call’ threatening students and staff at the location.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Weather Service warns that severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon after 1 p.m., bringing large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Warwick, RI — Monday night’s Warwick City Council meeting adjourned abruptly in response to a bomb threat made at about 8:44 p.m.
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 […]
Warwick, RI — A benefit dinner to support the local Boys & Girls Club is on this week’s community calendar.
Warwick, RI – A “wintry mix” of freezing drizzle and light snow will make tonight’s commute home a slippery, hazardous one for drivers.
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 Detectives are investigating a robbery at the Citizen’s Bank on West Shore Road this morning.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]