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A tractor-trailer collided with a front-end loader on Route 295 in Johnston near Exit 7 around 11:15 p.m. Feb. 24; the loader driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized, the tractor-trailer driver was unharmed, and the crash is under investigation.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado with 85 mph winds hit Johnston, Iowa, early Friday morning, causing damage to trees, homes, and power lines along a three-mile path. This is the second tornado in the area this week, leading residents to begin cleanup efforts once again.
Johnston's mayor has ordered the mandatory evacuation of residents on Belfield Drive due to severe flooding caused by a recent rainstorm, making it impossible for first responders to reach the affected area. The town will provide hotel accommodations for residents until Wednesday and plans to construct a makeshift road to the neighborhood.
Residents in Johnston, Rhode Island, were once again trapped in their homes due to flooding from the Pocasset River, with some using four-wheelers, kayaks, and rescue vehicles to navigate the floodwaters. Despite a $1.3 million floodplain restoration project in 2021, the flooding persisted, prompting frustration among residents. Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. mentioned the town's response to the flooding, including rescuing tenants at a flooded apartment complex and using military Humvees to shuttle employees to an assisted living facility.
AMC has permanently closed its 16-screen movie theater, AMC Classic Johnston 16, in Johnston, Iowa. The closure follows the recent shutdowns of other AMC locations in Urbandale and Des Moines. The reason for the closure was not provided, and the property is now listed for sale. The remaining AMC locations in Iowa are in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, and Sioux City.
Fareway Grocery is moving its headquarters from Boone to Johnston due to space constraints at its current location. The company has been headquartered in Boone since the 1930s. Fareway will be relocating to the former home of the Iowa Bankers Association in Johnston.
Severe storms in the Johnston area caused significant damage, including uprooted trees in Highland Memorial Cemetery.
A driver in Johnston, Rhode Island, was taken to the hospital after her car was reportedly lifted several feet off the ground by a possible tornado on I-295. Witnesses described cyclone-like winds and one off-duty firefighter said it moved his truck as well. The driver suffered injuries to her neck and back, and the National Weather Service is sending a survey team to confirm if a tornado touched down.
Two children were injured when a tree fell on them near the Park Plaza Apartments in Johnston, Rhode Island. They were rushed to Hasbro Children's Hospital with substantial injuries, while a third child was taken to the hospital due to a panic attack. The tree also caused damage to nearby parked cars. The cause of the tree fall is believed to be a strong wind gust during a storm.
Officials are urging residents in Johnston and Smithfield to restrict all non-essential water usage after a major transmission line failure caused a water main break. Smithfield Water Supply is currently assisting to address the issue and are continuing to get the word out to residents who may not have water for an extended period of time. Town officials ask the public to only call the police or fire department in the event of an emergency.
The community of Johnston, Iowa is in mourning after a gunman killed four people, including a young girl, in a shooting rampage. The shooter, identified as a 27-year-old man, also took his own life. The tragedy has left the community in shock and grieving for the lives lost.
Two people were killed and one injured in a triple shooting in Johnston, Rhode Island. The suspect, James Harrison, was later shot and killed by police after a chase and standoff. One of the victims was identified as the suspect’s mother, while the other was identified as Thomas “TJ” May, who was involved with the Johnston Little League. The shooting stemmed from a neighborhood dispute, and the police are investigating the incident.
Police in Johnston, Iowa, shot and killed a suspect in a triple-shooting incident. The suspect was reportedly armed and dangerous, and had fled the scene before police arrived. After a brief pursuit, the suspect was shot and killed by police. The incident is under investigation.
A triple shooting in Johnston, Rhode Island, left two people dead and one injured. The suspect, 52-year-old James Harrison, was shot dead during a standoff with law enforcement. The shooting stemmed from a neighborhood dispute that had been ongoing for multiple days, with sources saying it began when Harrison was seen peering into a neighbor's window. Harrison's mother, who lived with him, was one of the victims who died. The incident is under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.
Three people, including the suspect, have died and one person has been injured in a shooting incident in Johnston. The police are investigating the incident and have not yet released any details about the motive or the identities of the victims.