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Police Search for Missing 75-Year-Old Johnston Man

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Police Search for Missing 75-Year-Old Johnston Man

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Bryant graduate killed in Johnston motorcycle crash

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Bryant graduate killed in Johnston motorcycle crash

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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A 22-year-old man has died after a motorcycle crash in Johnston last week. Police say the crash occurred early Friday morning in the area of Route 6 to I-295. The motorcyclist, identified as Hunter Sande, just graduated from Bryant University this year with a degree in finance and a minor in economics. "Along with his family and friends, we mourn the loss of a promising young life gone far too soon," Bryant University Pre…Read Article

SHS Class of 1990 will host reunion June 28

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SHS Class of 1990 will host reunion June 28

SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield High School Class of 1990 will host its 35-year reunion on Saturday, June 28, at 6 p.m., at Bar 101, 1478 Atwood Ave., in Johnston.Read Article

Johnston mayor: School district given one-time bailout

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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Johnston Public Schools is getting a one-time bailout from the town to fix its finances, according to Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. Polisena Jr. said this move is due to a $5.4 million shortfall the district is facing for Fiscal Year 2026. The bailout, which comes from the town's rainy day fund, is equal to 8% of the district's budget. "I am enraged on behalf of the taxpayers of the town of Johnston," Polisena Jr. told 12 New…Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston Read Article

State police temporarily close Johnston on-ramp overnight

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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island State Police temporarily shut down an on-ramp in Johnston overnight. The ramp was blocked off in the area of Route 6 to I-295. A 12 News photojournalist at the scene saw a motorcycle on the ground in the area. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV …Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston Read Article

Middle School Outdoor Track: Broad Rock girls win state title

Broad Rock Middle School won the girls track & field state championship on Sunday, beating out a competitive field at Johnston High School’s venue. The Coyotes scored 67 points, 15 points ahead of second-place Barrington MS.Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston Read Article

House passes bill to eliminate investment cap requested by FM

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The Rhode Island House voted 71-0 Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to approve a bill repealing caps on alternative investments for local insurance companies. (Screenshot/Capitol TV)A state policy change aimed at helping Johnston insurance company FM expand its investments, and potentially, its employment in Rhode Island, sailed through the Rhode Island House of Representatives Tuesday. The 71-0 vote came without discussion, following a strong backing by R…Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston Read Article

Johnston police arrest 2 in drug, weapons raid - Newport Dispatch

JOHNSTON — Two Johnston men were arrested on drug and weapons charges following an early morning raid at a residence on Harding Avenue. Nicolas Pacheco, 35, and Francis Meseck, 36, both of 33 Harding Avenue, were taken into custody at approximately 5 a.m. Friday, May 23, by members of the Rhode Island State Police HIDTA Task Force and the Johnston Police Department. Pacheco faces charges of possession of a firearm while committing a controlled s…Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston See the Story

Eleventh hour insurance bill could help top employer FM expand in R.I.

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FM in Johnston has asked state lawmakers to repeal a 1984 law restricting its investments amid plans to expand its local workforce, based out of an 8-acre Johnston campus. (Courtesy of FM)A late-in-session bill aimed at helping Johnston-based insurance company FM is prompting new whispers down the State House’s marbled halls: Is Rhode Island at risk of losing another top employer? Just the opposite, says Rep. Alex Finkelman, a Jamestown Democrat…Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston Read Article

Johnston school superintendent set to retire

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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — After 15 years of leading Johnston Public Schools, Bernard DiLullo is getting ready to step down as superintendent. DiLullo told 12 News he'll be retiring at the end of the school year. The town's school committee first needs to formally accept his resignation, which is on the agenda for its May 13 meeting. If approved, DiLullo's resignation will take effect June 30. Tuesday night's meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Ferri Middl…Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston Read Article

Driver charged with hitting Johnston officer held without bail

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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Providence man accused of hitting a Johnston police officer with his car was arraigned Tuesday morning on multiple charges, including felony assault. Damian Peterson, 28, allegedly drove at the officer during a reported disturbance — which escalated into an officer-involved shooting — on April 26 in the parking lot of the Shell gas station on Hartford Avenue. PRIOR COVERAGE: Officer-involved shooting under invest…Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston See the Story

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