Three forms of respiratory illness, including a new variant of COVID-19 are increasing in prominence since the Christmas holiday prompting Kent Hospital to require all visitors to mask as of Friday … more

On Nov. 16, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation renewed a three-year agreement valued at $575,791 annually with president and CEO Iftikhar Ahmad, making him one of the highest-paid state employees, yet a far cry from URI men's basketball coach Ryan "Archie" Miller, who is paid $1,405,000.05 according to a Channel 12 report Under the agreement approved by the board … more

A Raising Cane’s representative attended Monday’s Johnston Town Council meeting, carrying a chicken gift basket topped with a bright red bow. The restaurant chain missed their spot … more

The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between Rhode Island Resource … more

Johnston has the lowest-paid mayor in the Ocean State. Should the town’s next mayor get a $50,000 raise, from the current $75,000 annual salary to at least $125,000, as several members of … more

The Johnston girls basketball team resumed its regular season this week after cruising to a 5-1 start to take second place in Division IV before the holiday break. After a tough opening night loss to … more

As the Johnston Sun Rise went to the printers Wednesday morning, Johnston’s emergency management officials had barely finished celebrating good news from the federal government when a fresh … more

Once in a lifetime, that special dog comes along and steals your heart!! Jordan is waiting to steal your heart!  Jordan’s looks are beyond beautiful but he’s beautiful on the inside … more

Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung is officially running for mayor of Cranston In a letter addressed to “My Friends” and accompanying flier acquired by the Cranston Herald, State Rep for the … more

Three forms of respiratory illness, including a new variant of COVID-19 are increasing in prominence since the Christmas holiday prompting Kent Hospital to require all visitors to mask as of Friday … more

CO-BOYS TEAMS OF THE YEAR: Basketball, Volleyball The basketball Panthers claimed their first championship in more than two decades with a thrilling comeback win over Middletown in the … more

This handsome senior finds himself in need of a loving home! Jacoby’s owner had to go into assisted living, leaving him behind. At twelve years old being in a shelter is not only hard, … more

The ex-boss at the Central Landfill has taken over as CEO of J.R. Vinagro Corporation, following his resignation last month. And his new employer, Vinagro Corp. has now taken over road and bridge … more

The Johnston Republican Town Committee (JRTC) has announced a Signature Party for the upcoming Republican Presidential Primary petition period, according to a JRTC press release. “In … more

Residents on Belfield Drive in Johnston held a yardstick in the middle of the street to measure the rising water on Dec. 18. More than a week later, they’re still drying out. “The … more

The Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives set his eyes on the biscuits slathered in sausage gravy across the table. “There’s no more … gravy train coming from the federal government,” said state Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi more

The Johnston wrestling team split its matchup against Davies and Cranston East last week, going 1-1. The Panthers beat Davies 48-24. Luke Sharpless got a win at 157 pounds for the Panthers, pinning … more

Nebula will captivate you with her ethereal beauty as indicated by her name! She is a two year old Tabby with a gorgeous striped coat of gray and chocolate brown. Her eyes speak for themselves, … more

Editor’s Note: This is the latest story in a series looking at the process of revising Johnston’s Town Charter via the Johnston Charter Review Commission (JCRC). more

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment of a series looking at the newest iteration of the proposed Winsor Avenue solar farm. The public hearing is expected to continue in January, with a likely vote on a special-use permit to build an industrial-scale 19-megawatt (MW) solar field, with nearly 50,000 solar panels at 118 Winsor Ave. in northwest Johnston. Watch for more coverage leading up to and following the expected continuation of this hearing on Jan. 25. more