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WPD Investigates Fatal Crash on Post Road Saturday

WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police are asking the public’s help investigating a fatal crash of three cars near 771 Post Road Saturday afternoon that killed...

Dist. 3 Coventry: Houle to Push for Transparency

COVENTRY, RI —  Tuesday, Richard Houle, 39, of 73 Puritan Ave., real estate broker and  the sole Coventry Dist. 3 candidate in the special election,...

Coventry Dist. 5: DeLellis Pledges Steady Service

COVENTRY, RI —  Come Aug. 5, Robert DeLellis, 56, of 18 Regalwood Drive, Guidance Counselor for Burrillville Schools and  the sole Coventry Dist. 5 candidate...

RIDOT: New Rte. 37 Ramp to 295N Open

[CREDIT: RIDOT] The Rhode Island Department of Transportation opened a new Rte. 37 ramp from the eas... You're probably out of free articles. Let's fix...

Rte. 295 Closures Continue Tonight

WARWICK, RI — Tonight, RIDOT will temporarily close a short section of Rte. 295 South at East Avenue in Warwick, one of two Rte. 295...

Warwick Man Admits Trafficking 2KG of Cocaine

PROVIDENCE – A Warwick man has been convicted in federal court for trafficking two kilos of cocaine, the RI U.S. Attorney's Office announced today.

Rte. 95N Lanes Shift Friday at Rte. 4N Merge

WARWICK, RI — Friday night, Aug. 1, RIDOT asks motorists to use caution as Rte. 95N Lanes shift at the Rte. 4N merge.

CCRI NJCAA ’24 – ’25 All-Americans Listed

WARWICK, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced  nine of its student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the National...

Heat Advisory Warns Feel-Like Temps at 101

WARWICK, RI — A heat advisory today continues until 8 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service reports, with Heat Index – feel-like temps  -up to...

Drive-Thru DUI Charge Follows July 1 Hit & Run Call

WARWICK, RI — Officer Michael Maccarone was called to 2390 Warwick Ave. July 1 at 9:55 p.m. for a hit & run, charging a Fla....

Copley Arraigned July 25 On Threatening Public Official Charge

WARWICK, RI — Scott Copley, fmr. Coventry Councilman, was arraigned Friday for threatening a public official & subpoenaed a Cumberland Farms video of himself.

Travis, Council Have Immunity in Cote Free Speech Suit

WARWICK, RI — Former City Council member Donna Travis and other individual members are shielded from Rob Cote’s free speech suit seeking nominal damages from...

Trooper Log – 2 DUI Warwick Arrests

WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log  July 15 -18  involved charges for DUI on Rte. 95 and Centerville Road. Here are...

CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant

WARWICK, RI  — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to...

WPD: Brick Vandal Cratered Car Windshield June 15

WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police arrested a man after the brick vandal threw smashed a car windshield and damaged Planet Fitness windows on Bald Hill...

Johnson’s Pond Blue-Green Algae: No Contact, No Fishing

COVENTRY, RI — State agencies have issued a Johnson’s Pond blue green algae warning, adding it to the list of Rhode Island lakes and ponds...

WestBay Marketplace Unloads 40K Pounds of Food Donations

WARWICK, RI — WestBay Marketplace food pantry unloaded 40,000 lbs. of food donated by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday,...

European Nationals’ Card Fraud Skimmed $280K in RI

PROVIDENCE, RI — Four European nationals illegally in the US have admitted to a federal judge that their card fraud scam compromised more than 15,000 ...

Coventry Hosts Emergency Rabies Clinic July 30

COVENTRY, RI – Due to the positive rabid cat located in Coventry last week, Coventry Animal Control will be hosting an Emergency Rabies Vaccine Clinic...

RIDOT: Night Rte. 295, Rte. 95 Closures Begin

WARWICK, RI — Starting tonight at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation begins nighttime Rte. 295 and Rte. 95 closures of short sections of...

CPD Investigating July 16 Motorcycle-Pickup Crash

COVENTRY, RI — Wednesday, at  6:26 p.m., Coventry Police and the Central Coventry Fire Department responded to Hill Farm Road for a reported motorcycle-pickup crash....

Warwick Schools Tech Director on Leave June 15

WARWICK, RI — Warwick Public Schools Tech Director Jeffrey Taylor has been put on leave with pay for an undisclosed “personnel issue.” When asked about...

Warwick Schools Custodian Turns Self In for Laptop Larceny

WARWICK, RI — A part-time Warwick Schools custodian turned himself in Monday on a warrant for his arrest for a laptop larceny of 10 Chromebooks...

Road Rage Driver Charged For Illegal Pistol, Magazines

WARWICK, RI — Officer Gian Micheletti was called to the Cranston Public Library June 12 at 4:28 p.m. for a firearm displayed during a road...

RI Co-Leads 25 States’ Education Funding Freeze Suit

PROVIDENCE, RI –Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is co-leading 23 attorneys general and two governors in a Rhode Island lawsuit to thaw the Trump Administration’s...

Trooper Log: 5 Kent County, Coventry Arrests: DUI, Fraud

COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  May 27 – June 6 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, and...

Warwick Arrests June 2025: Stolen Vehicles, Assault, DUI

WARWICK, RI — WPD June 2025 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, larceny, domestic violence, possession of large-capacity firearm feeds, assault and stolen vehicles. Warwick Police...

Trooper Log – 2 Warwick Arrests: Child Porn, Reckless Driving

WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log  July 1 -10  involved charges for DUI and recklesss driving. Here are the basics on...

Maple Valley Road Bridge Closed Till Late 2025

COVENTRY, RI — RIDOT closed Maple Valley Road Bridge Monday, detouring traffic while the agency works to replace the bridge, reopening it late this year....

Video: Coventry Summer Festival June 21

COVENTRY, RI—Coventry’s Third Annual Summer Festival began with a bang with Pawtuxet Rangers cannon fire celebrating U.S. independence a week early, routine timing for the...

State Issues Roger Williams Blue-green Algae Alert

PROVIDENCE, RI — State environment and health agencies are warning people to avoid all contact with some  Roger Williams Park waters due to toxic blue-green...

Report: RI Beach Bacteria Requires Sewer Updates to Fix

WARWICK, RI — A report released Friday warns more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe from beach bacteria health risks, after...

Coventry Rabies Alert: Cat Tests Positive

COVENTRY, RI — The RI Department of Health has issued a Coventry rabies alert after a stray cat in Newell Court tested positive for rabies...

Four Warwick Beaches Closed for High Bacteria Counts

WARWICK, RI — Four Warwick beaches, Conimicut Beach, City Park Beach, and the Kent County YMCA Upper and Lower Pond beaches, have been closed due...

WPD Capt. Boisseau Honored for House Fire Heroics

WARWICK, RI —  WPD Capt. Charles Boisseau was off-duty, returning home in Cranston July 5 at 11: 15 p.m. when he spotted a fire at...

Council OKs New Vehicles, Renews Flock Camera Deal

WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council approved new DPW and police vehicles Monday night and renewed Warwick’s expiring 2-year Flock camera deal to operate...

Warwick Clears Tree Debris After July 3 Storm Fizzles Fireworks

WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi asked for people’s patience as the DPW adds storm debris pickup to its routine the next few weeks following...

RIDOT Shifts Rte. 37 Lane Split To 295N Exit

CRANSTON, RI — As part of its ongoing Cranston Canyon/Route 37 Bridges project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has shifted the location of...

Heat Advisory Monday: Feel-Like Temps at 96

WARWICK, RI — The region is in the second day of a Heat Advisory today, with eel-like temps up to a 96 heat index, so...

Trooper Log – 2 Warwick Arrests: DUI, Reckless Driving

WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log  June 29 – July 5  involved charges for DUI and recklesss driving. Here are the...

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