WARWICK — Temperatures were below freezing Monday morning as students strolled in for their first day of spring classes on the Knight Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). But … more

Two federal agencies have begun working in Rhode Island to assist disaster victims in applying for federal relief funding. Following President Joe Biden’s approval of a declaration … more

The Johnston girls basketball team continued to roll as it toppled visiting Central 64-19 last week to improve to 7-1 and extending its win streak to seven games. Point guard Jayanah Rollins led the … more

The Johnston boys basketball team is continuing to surge in its Division II title defense this winter as it picked up a 67-42 win over Hope then a 66-62 win over South Kingstown last week. The … more

The water’s still waist deep and starting to freeze along Belfield Drive, cutting 10 Johnston homes — and around 30 residents — off from civilization, emergency services, fuel and … more

Early on the morning of Wednesday, January 10, Rhode Island was hit with its second significant flooding event in less than a month. This came just days after President Biden made FEMA assistance … more

This past weekend work took me out to the west coast for a few different reasons. While part of my time was spent at an event in Los Angeles, the rest of the time I was on the road to San Diego for a … more

Billy is a sharp dressed man! This handsome one year old Tuxedo is longing for your love and affection. His eyes sparkle with excitement when you meet him and once he knows you, he's a big mush! … more

Rosie is a young, stunning tri-color mixed breed girl with a smile that will steal your heart! Her astrological sign is Sagittarius born in December, dogs born under this sign are said to have lots … more

I know that it’s early in the season, but it is becoming clear that our girls basketball teams are going to be factors in the eventual playoffs at winter’s end. Here is a look at … 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

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

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Johnston boys basketball team remained unbeaten in Division II after beating both Shea and Tiverton, improving to 6-0 overall. The Panthers beat Shea in a big 86-79 … 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