Rhori Johnston Biography
Rhori Johnston is an American journalist working for WTVF as a weeknight co-anchor of NewsChannel 5 at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. He joined the station in October 2005 and has served the station for over 10 years. Previously, he worked for WTHR as a news anchor and reporter for 6 years.
Rhori Johnston Education
Johnston attended Syracuse University in 1984 where he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in English. While in college, he was involved with the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He completed his education at West Morris Mendham High School in 1984.
Rhori Johnston Career
Johnston works for WTVF as a weeknight co-anchor of NewsChannel 5 at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. In addition to that role, he is the anchor for news specials and election night broadcasts. Previously, he worked for WTHR in Indianapolis as a news anchor and reporter for 6 years.
Before Indianapolis, Johnston was in Las Vegas where he worked as an anchor and reporter for 3 years. He worked in Bangor before moving to Las Vegas where he was a news anchor and reporter for 4 years. During his career, he has received several awards including 7 regional Emmys.
Johnston serves as a volunteer speaker to regional students and is an MC for multiple annual fundraisers and events such as the Button Ball, the Strobel Awards Luncheon, the Salute To Excellence Awards, the Scleroderma Walk, Crohn & Colitis Walk, Goodwill’s yearly Impact Luncheon, and the Nashville Adult Literacy Council’s “Bee.”
Rhori Johnston Age
Johnston likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.

Rhori Johnston Height
Johnston stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Rhori Johnston Family
Johnston’s father died in 2014 as evidenced by his Instagram post on May 6, 2024, where he shared that his father had been gone for a decade and expressed that he alongside his siblings missed him. Even so, he has not disclosed more details about his parents, especially his mother.
Rhori Johnston Wife
Johnston is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has a daughter named Piper and a son named Seaver. Piper works as an account coordinator role at MP&F Strategic Communications in Nashville.
Johnston congratulated Piper for securing that job via his Instagram account on April 17, 2024. She was born in May 2001 and is 23 years old as of 2024. He captioned his Facebook post on May 6, 2023, captioned it “…Piper marks her birthday while donning a cap & gown! She’s now 22 AND a college graduate…”
Seaver was born on September 9, 2002, and is 22 years old as of 2024. Johnston wished Seaver a happy 20th birthday via his Instagram account on September 9, 2024. Johnston spends his free time traveling, watching good movies, listening to great local music, learning about wine, cooking, and spending time with his kids.
Rhori Johnston Net Worth
Johnston has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Rhori Johnston Salary
Johnston earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Rhori Johnston WTVF
Johnston is working at WTVF where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Austin Pollack
- Nikki-Dee Ray
- Henry Rothenberg
- Bree Smith
- Lelan Statom
- Rebecca Schleicher
- Amy Watson