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Matthew Dennison's number to be retired Saturday in West Warwick
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)-- Before West Warwick/Exeter-West Greenwich hockey team's opening night of the 2022-2023 season Saturday, they will honor their late captain by retiring his number. Dennison died in March after being…
West Warwick plans to build memorial plaza in honor of Matthew Dennison
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) - The town of West Warwick is planning to build a memorial plaza in honor of Matthew Dennison, a teen who was killed in…
"Stick Salute" brings community together to honor Matthew Dennison
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island hockey community joined together today to honor Matthew Dennison as his family laid him to rest. A "Stick Salute" at West Warwick High School…
After Matt Dennison was killed by alleged drunk driver, advocates call for safer roads
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- After Matthew Dennison was killed by an alleged drunk driver two months ago, advocates are now calling for "safe roads for all." With April being Distracted Driving Awareness month, the West Warwick community came together…
Police: Several Warwick businesses, including Gel's Kitchen, burglarized
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Warwick police said several businesses, including Gel's Kitchen, have been burglarized. Police said, aside from Gel's Kitchen, PB&J, Sunnyside, Demo's Pizza Factory, and California Taco were broken into. Over the weekend, the owner of Gel's Kitchen…
Thief caught on camera stealing donations from Warwick restaurant
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The owner of a Warwick restaurant said their establishment was burglarized Friday night. Surveillance footage provided by the owner of Gel's Kitchen shows a hooded person breaking into the restaurant at about 10:30 p.m. [caption id="attachment_2222713"…
Man charged with DUI in deadly Exeter crash pleads not guilty
WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- The man accused in the death of West Warwick teen Matthew Dennison, appearing before a judge Wednesday, pleading not guilty. Alexander Krajewski arrived at the Washington County Court House Wednesday morning, having to walk through friends, family…
Gel's Kitchen adds breakfast specials to menu to honor late teens
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gel's Kitchen added new breakfast specials to their menu in honor of four teenagers. The specials are now available at both the West Warwick and Warwick locations. "The Giana," named after Gianna Cirella, is two…
House passes happy hour bill, families impacted by drunk driving speak out
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill in a sweeping vote to bring back happy hour. Happy hour has been banned in Rhode Island since the 1980s…
Newport firefighter accused of drunk driving, killing teen no longer employed by city
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Newport firefighter who was involved in DUI crash that took the life of one teenager and injured another is no longer employed by the city. Alexander Krajewski was accused of driving under the influence and…
State House lit up orange in honor of West Warwick teen
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The State House was lit up orange overnight in honor of West Warwick teen Matthew Dennison. West Warwick High School hockey players, Matthew Dennison and Kevin MacDonald, were seriously injured in a car crash in Exeter last…
Suspect in fatal DUI crash has charges upgraded on Tuesday
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE)- A man involved in a fatal DUI crash saw his charges be upgraded in court on Tuesday, according to the R.I. Attorney General's Office. State police charged Alexander Krajewski, 30, with driving drunk in February and causing…
Providence Bruins honor hockey teens that were victims in crash
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Providence Bruins honored two teens on Saturday night, who were involved in last month's fatal car crash. Kevin MacDonald, captain…
Boston Bruins honor West Warwick teen who died in crash
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) -Tonight, the Boston Bruins are honoring the late Matthew Dennison, captain of the West-Warwick Greenwich hockey team. Dennison died Thursday night from injuries he suffered in a car accident last month. The Bruins posted a tweet showing…
Newport Firefighter involved in fatal DUI crash on paid leave
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE)- A Newport Firefighter involved in a fatal DUI crash remains on paid leave, according to city officials. State police charged Alexander Krajewski, 30, with driving drunk in February and causing a head-on crash that sent two teenagers…
West Warwick high school hockey player, victim of DUI crash, passes away
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)- Matthew Dennison, captain of the West Warwick-Exeter-West Greenwich hockey team, has passed away from injuries sustained in an accident. Matthew and his teammate Kevin were both hit by a drunk driver in Exeter in February. Superintendent…
