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Rob Borkowski
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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...

What’s Open July 4th, What’s Going Down
Let's review America's first defiance of a tyrannical madman, to keep in mind what all the fireworks, patriotic songs, slogans and flag pins are supposed...

Copley Indicted for Threatening Council President March 21
COVENTRY, RI — The RI Attorney General’s office reported former Coventry Dist. 5 Town Councilman Scott Copley indicted by a Statewide Grand Jury Wednesday for...

CCRI Cybersecurity Club Places 27th in NCL Meet
WARWICK, RI — CCRI’s Cybersecurity Club placed 27th among 510 colleges and universities in the National Cyber League (NCL) spring competition, beating powerhouses including Rensselaer...

U.S. Court Injunction Halts Trump Dismantling HHS
PROVIDENCE, RI — A Rhode Island court has granted a preliminary injunction filed by Attorney General Peter Neronha and 19 other attorneys general against Secretary...

Red Cross: Keep Fireworks Safety In Mind
PROVIDENCE, RI— If your holiday plans include fun in the water, make sure your family is knows fireworks safety, has swimming skills and knows how...

RI Fireworks 2025: Fourth of July Events Statewide
WARWICK, RI —In just a handful of days, RI fireworks, including Warwick Fourth of July fireworks, return as Rhode Islanders celebrates the Fourth of July...

CPD Investigating Fatal Car – Bicycle Crash
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police were called to Hill Street Wednesday at 5:51 p.m. for a fatal car – bicycle crash. Coventry Rescue personnel also...

Road Rage Attacker Arrested Post-Punch May 17
WARWICK, RI — Officer Gian MIcheletti arrested a North Kingstown man May 17 at 7:30 p.m. near Little Red Hen School, 358 Old Forge Road,...

Trooper Log – 4 Coventry Arrests: Reckless Driving, Fraud
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log June 18- 23 involved charges for reckless driving, check fraud, ...

RIDOH Issues Hickory Ridge Camp Boil Water Notice
COVENTRY, RI — The RI Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued a Hickory Ridge Camp boil water notice for its public water system, requiring it...

NWS Issues Heat Warning, ‘Feel-Like’ Temp Hits 110 Degrees
WARWICK — It’ll be very hot the next few days, with a heat warning in effect today as temperatures rise into the 90s and reaching...

Trooper Log – 6 Warwick Arrests: Reckless Driving, DUI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log May 28 – June 8 involved charges for reckless driving, DUI, and shoplifting. Here are...

RIDOT Starts Rte. 95 & Rte. 295 Exit Closures
WARWICK, RI — Starting Wednesday at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation implemented a series of night Rte. 295 closures and Rte.95 closures,...

General Assembly Raises Minimum Wage to $16 in 2026, $17 in 2027
STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today approved legislation introduced by Rep. David A. Bennett and Sen. John Burke that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum...

McKee, Town, Break Ground on $4.3M Coventry Community Learning Center
COVENTRY, RI — Gov. Dan McKee met Coventry officials at the Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Road, Tuesday morning to break ground on the...

Gaspee Days Parade 2025: Historic Scenes, No Kings
CRANSTON, RI — Saturday’s No Kings rallies in Rhode Island coincided with Warwick’s OG No Kings protest, Gaspee Days, with Gaspee Days 5K and the 59th...

Gaspee Days 5K Packs Patriotic Pizazz
CRANSTON, RI — The 60th annual Gaspee Days 5K had overcast, drizzly weather in the mid 70s, as members of the 1,769-strong field crossed the...

RI Protesters Join ‘No Kings’ Rallies Opposing Trump June 14
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Islanders joined nation-wide ‘No Kings’ protesters Saturday opposing President Donald Trump’s coup’s  $100 million parade, his administration’s billionaire-first agenda and the...

Agents Force Senator Asking Question Out of DHS Press Conference June 12
LOS ANGELES, CA — US Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) interrupted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem’s DHS press conference at a federal building Thursday...

Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives and Senate today approved bills introduced by Rep. David A. Bennett and Sen. John Burke that would increase...

SUV Hits Curb, Driver Faces DUI Charge June 16
WARWICK, RI — Officer Tyler Luiz was driving near the intersection of West Shore Road and Warwick Avenue May 3 at 3:10 a.m. when he...

CPD Arrests Man for Stolen Vehicle, Eluding Police
COVENTRY, RI – Coventry Police arrested Jesse Boulais, 18, 162 Main St., Exeter, June 10, charging him with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Eluding Police,...

Trooper Log: 6 EG, 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...

Reed: GOP Must Rebuke Kennedy Firing 17 Vaccine Advisors
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed is urging Republican Congressmen to stand up for their constituents and work with Democrats to hold HHS Secretary...

McNamara Soft-Shell Football Helmet Bill Passes House
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) requiring soft shell helmet covers...

Trooper Log – 6 Warwick Arrests: Cocaine, DUI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log May 28 – June 8 involved DUI arrests on the highway and local roads, an...

UPS I-Phone Thief Sentenced to $14K Restitution
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Kent County Courthouse, where a convicted UPS I-Phone Thief was sentenced to... You're probably out of free articles. Let's fix that! Warwick...

Coventry Bank Identity Fraud: RISP Arrest Johnston Man
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island State Police Financial Crimes Unit arrested Ryan P. Garnetto, 45 of 23 Starr Street, Apt E, Johnston, a RIDOT...

Warwick Red Light Cameras Launch: Details
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] L-R: Mayor Picozzi,Jason Norton, SVP, Altumint, WPD Maj. Andrew Sullivan a... You're probably out of free articles. Let's fix that! Warwick Post's...

RIDOH: Rancher Organic 1lb. Ground Beef Recall Issued
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns a ground beef recall has been issued for Organic Rancher 1 lb. packages shipped...

Trooper Log: 4 Kent County Arrests: DUI, Reckless Driving
COVENTRY, RI — Kent County arrests and other Coventry area arrests in the RI Trooper Log May 19 – 27 involved charges for DUI, reckless...
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