Kent County, Rhode Island
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Kent County, Rhode Island, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 193 stories have been published about Kent County, Rhode Island which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Kent County, Rhode Island, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 193 stories have been published about Kent County, Rhode Island which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickThe Warwick Police Department announced the launch of their new body-worn camera program on Monday. The cameras will be issued to all frontline patrol officers, sergeants, traffic officers and two K-9 officers starting Feb 7. The department stated all officers will be issue their cameras and trained on their use by the middle of March.
Warwick police to start wearing body cameras full-time
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Warwick, Rhode Island · Warwick Warwick police say five people are in the hospital and one person is under arrest following a car crash. The driver of the car that struck the five others was charged with reckless driving and arrested following the crash. Police say they are still reconstructing the scene on Sandy Lane.
6 injured in Warwick crash; driver arrested
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Red Cross · WarwickThe fire happened at about 7:30 a.m. on Greylawn Avenue in Warwick. Firefighters said the flames were quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported. Two residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross. No further information was immediately released. The fire was contained to one bedroom.
4 displaced after Warwick house fire
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Fire · West WarwickCrews were called around 10:15 p.m. to Tumbletown 2 Laundromat in West Warwick. The fire chief said in addition to the fire starting in the dryer, six machines were damaged. Arson investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.
Fire breaks out at West Warwick laundromat
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East Greenwich · East GreenwichVideo allegedly shows a teacher pleasuring himself in an empty classroom. The video was reportedly recorded by some Jonesboro High students. "It's just unacceptable, the fact that you wouldn't inform parents about something like this," a parent said. School officials responded to the allegations in a written statement.
Allegations of 'inappropriate behavior' after video of Clayton County teacher surfaces
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App · WarwickWarwick police on Thursday launched an app to help fight crime. The app, developed by tip411, allows residents to connect with police and share anonymous tips. Police said the app is 100% anonymous and will be received by an on-duty dispatcher, which then allows them to create an anonymous two-way conversation.
Warwick police launch new crime-reporting app
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickNewly elected U.S. Representative Nick LaLota said this week he had gone “two for two” in his requests for committee appointments in the 118th Congress. LaLota, a Republican who replaced Lee Zeldin, who stepped down to run for governor, has been appointed to both the Armed Forces Committee and the Homeland Security Committee. A Navy veteran and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, LaLota said he believed he could bring important expertise to the …
LaLota Named to Armed Forces, Homeland Security Committees in Congress
Ri · RiRep. Joseph McNamara introduces a package of bills aimed at protecting the Pawtuxet River. One bill would require the R.I. Department of Environmental Management to develop a plan for flooding. Another bill would amend the definition of solid waste to include PVC pipe.
RI lawmaker proposes bills to protect Pawtuxet River
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