An undercover Eyewitness New camera catches an unregistered contractor bidding for a home improvement job. 

Home contractors caught up in sting

'Tis the season for home improvement projects. With many consumers considering sprucing up a home, Eyewitness News went undercover, finding some contractors are cutting corners, putting homeowner's property and bank accounts at risk.

Mayor Scott Avedisian administers the oath of office to a member of the Warwick Fire Department on Wednesday. 

Warwick Fire Dept. promotes 15

Promotions ceremony and retirement recognition took place at city hall.

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        RIDOT's unique way to obtain technology

        RIDOT is using a unique way to equip its field workers with thousands of dollars worth of computer hardware and software without cutting into its budget.

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