Bat Found On Warwick Beach Tests Postive For Rabies

The rabid brown bat was found at Goddard Memorial State Park on June 10.

Warwick Man Arrested In March Indicted On Sexual Assault Charges

Michael Elgar, 40, was indicted by a statewide grand jury on May 26, the Office of Attorney General Peter Neronha announced.

RIDOT Offers To Take Over Town/City Streetlights On State Roads

There's a catch: Each municipality must first covert the streetlights to LED lights purchased from National Grid.

Catalytic Converter Theives Target Warwick Lawn Care Company

TruGreen Lawn Care had 22 catalytic converters stolen over the weekend, police said.

Warwick Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices are higher in the Warwick area recently. See how much.

RI Senate Committee To Vote On Marijuana Legalization

An amended bill would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis by persons over the age of 21.

Officials Warn Of Scam Text Messages Targeting RI Residents

The messages claim to be from the 'Rhode Island Department of State' and aim to harvest personal information.

Goddard Park Beach Back Open To Swimming

Bacteria levels are back to safe amounts, the Rhode Island Department of Heath said.

Bacteria Closes Goddard State Park Beach In Warwick

RIDEM sampled the water again and is awaiting lab results, an agency spokesperson said Friday.

Thundermist: Trans And Non-Binary Voters Face Hurdles At RI Polls

The health center says voters who possess an ID card that does not reflect their appearance or name can encounter obstacles to voting.

Sen. Calkin Rehospitalized For Kidney Following Leg Amputation

Calkin had her leg amputated April 23 and on May 21 had an infected kidney removed. She remained hospitalized this week.

RI Department Of Health Recommends Closing 2 Local Beaches

Health officials say Goddard Park Beach in Warwick and Easton's Beach in Newport should be closed due to high bacteria levels.

Man Arrested For Arson In Warwick House Fire

Carlos Figueroa Otiz, 28, is accused of burning down the house he lived in at 50 Evergreen Ave.

Unemployment Decreases In Warwick Area: Feds

Kent County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On Warwick Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Warwick Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Senate Committee To Receive Update On RI Infrastructure Bank

The Committee on Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight will meet via WebEx on June 7 at 4 p.m.

RIDEM To Host 'Virtual Snake Safari'

If you've ever wanted to learn about snakes in Rhode Island, now's your chance.

Serious Crash Briefly Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Warwick

Several thousand people briefly lost power in the Buttonwoods area.

Bill To Rename T.F. Green Airport Heads to McKee's Desk

The name 'Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport' would make it clear to travelers that the airport is located in the Ocean State.

'StoryWalk' To Be Unveiled At City Park In Warwick

The installation contains a full picture book story with interactive prompts. All are invited to a Friday ribbon-cutting.

Warwick Mayor Seals Deal To Move City Offices To Sawtooth Mill

Mayor Frank Picozzi signed a 15-year-lease to move most municipal offices to the Sawtooth Building in Apponaug.

T.F. Green Fire Chief Speaks At Nebraska State Fairgrounds

Chief Billy Greenwood addressed participants at the three-day Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association Fire School.

Breeze Airways Coming to T.F. Green Airport In Warwick

The startup was created by David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways.

Flags Lowered Across RI For Former Warwick Mayor Solomon

RI Gov. Dan McKee said flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of Joseph J. Solomon, Sr., who died this morning.

Former Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon Dies

Solomon died peacefully at home early on May 20, his family announced.

Report: Warwick School Committee OKs 24 Layoffs

The cuts were recommended due to sharp declines in enrollment. The vote was 4-1.

Warwick's Cause for Paws Classic Car Show Cancelled For 2021

The annual fundraiser raises money for the Warwick Animal Shelter.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Warwick Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Warwick Council OKs Lease Of 'Sawtooth Building' For City Offices

Mayor Frank Picozzi said that consolidating municipal offices to a location near City Hall is part of his vision for the city.

Warwick Mayor And RI Governor Kick Off Quahog Week

Mayor Frank Picozzi hosted Gov. Dan McKee and others to celebrate the state's famous delicacy.

Update: Air Force One Won't Land At T.F. Green Airport In Warwick

Biden plans to deliver the commencement address at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

Warwick Man Busted After Nazi Stickers Found In Bristol

Chase Gilroy, 24, is charged with vandalism. Police investigated after stickers depicting Adolf Hitler were posted on public property.

Providence Educator Released On Bond In Warwick Foot-Rubbing Case

Olayinka Alege is accused of forcibly removing a young person's shoe and massaging their foot at the Edge Fitness Club on Rt. 2.

Victims Identified In Fatal Sailboat Accident Off Warwick Coast

A 23-foot vessel sank in Greenwich Bay, and the bodies of two Warwick residents were recovered.

House Passes Bill To Rename T.F. Green Airport

The bill to name the facility "Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport" now heads to the Senate.

Two Dead After Sailboat Sinks In Greenwich Bay Off Warwick

A dive team was deployed, and a Marine Task Force transported two unresponsive victims to the Oakland Beach Boat Ramp.

Victims Identified After 2 Die In Greenwich Bay Sailboat Accident

The victims were identified as Warwick residents in their 60s.

Fire Destroys RI House Speaker Shekarchi's Law Office Building

The call came in around 10 p.m., and when crews arrived, the building on College Hill Road was engulfed.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Warwick Patch.

Warwick Mayor: No New Taxes, Reserves Stashed Away In FY22 Budget

Mayor Frank Picozzi said $39 million in federal funds over two years will fund infrastructure and bolster the city's reserves.