What's going on in Westerly

07/13/2022

Police ID Westerly man killed in motorcycle crash

Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed in Westerly Tuesday night.

04/25/2022

Grand jury charges chairman of the Westerly Democratic Town Committee with sexual assault

Robert Ritacco. (Westerly Democratic Town Committee) The Rhode Island Attorney’s Office said Monday a grand jury indicted Robert Ritacco, who’s the chairman of the Westerly Democratic Town Committee, with two counts of first-degree sexual assault. The attorney general said the alleged acts happe...

04/13/2022

A police chase with over 20 vehicles and 3 helicopters on Rt 78 W. in Westerly, RI. The driver is now in a standoff with police on the North Stonington CT line. The suspect fled Mass. State Troopers in Bristol County, MA Please use alternate route.
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10/30/2021

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10/18/2021

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Incredible rainbow over Misquamicut today.
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09/11/2021

As we observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, tragedies, let’s remember and reflect. Let’s never forget the many lives lost or that many still carry the burdens of grief, trauma, and illness.

Renee Newell, 37, of Cranston, passenger on American Flight 11.

David and Lynn Angell, of Barrington, passengers on American Airlines Flight 11

Kathy LaBorie, 44, of Providence, United Airlines flight attendant on Flight 175

Mark Charette, 38, of Warwick, worked at World Trade Center on Sept. 11.

Amy Jarret, 28, of North Smithfield, a flight attendant for United Airlines Flight 175.

Shawn Nassaney, 25, of Pawtucket, passenger on United Flight 175.

Carol Bouchard, 43, of Warwick, passenger on American Airlines Flight 11.

James Edward Hayden, 47, of Pawtucket, passenger on United Flight 175

Jessica Sachs, 23, of Warwick, passenger on American Airlines Flight 11.

08/22/2021

The Watch Hill Yacht Club on Fort Road, in Westerly durning the beginning stages of Henri.
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08/19/2021

This just in....

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Dan McKee is issuing an executive order that masks must be worn in schools starting this school year.

07/07/2021

Will this be helpful or harmful?

Rhode Island becomes the first state in the country to legalize safe drug consumption sites. Will this be helpful or harmful?

04/06/2021

Dog dies after being stabbed during altercation in Westerly

Westerly police said a dog died after an incident over the weekend. Police said they responded to a home on Sunday for a report of a disturbance. Chief Shawn Lacey said the dog went after someone in the home and attacked them due to the disturbance. Lacey said another person grabbed a knife and star...

07/05/2020

South County beaches packed this Fourth of July weekend, DEM urges use of face masks

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) – With great weather upon us, there was no question that the beaches were a popular destination over the July Fourth holiday. Narragansett Town Beach was pretty packed on Saturday, and the state says their beaches looked pretty similar. The DEM says getting people to wear...