RISING Documentary Highlighting Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery Now Streaming

A documentary highlighting Eastern Kentucky’s recovery from the devastating 2022 floods is now available for streaming on Prime Video. Governor Andy Beshear says “RISING” tells the story of the region’s […]
Johnson County Man Indicted On Federal Drug And Firearms Charges

A Johnson County man has been indicted on federal drug and firearms charges. Prosecutors say a federal grand jury has charged Brian Charles, also known as “Butterbean,” with possessing more […]
Investigation Continues Into Death Of Ashland Woman Found In Grayson Lake

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife investigators are continuing their investigation into the death of 19-year-old Marly Kinney of Ashland. Kinney was reported missing June 24 after she did not return from […]
Thompson Named COO At Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center

Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg has named Michael Thompson as its new chief operating officer. Thompson most recently served as chief operating officer at Tug Valley ARH Regional […]
Hunter Education Classes Offered Across Kentucky Ahead Of Fall Seasons

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is offering new hunters a chance to prepare for the upcoming hunting seasons with a statewide Hunter Education Day on August 1st. More than 30 in-person […]
Beshear To Visit Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery Projects Monday

Governor Andy Beshear will be in eastern Kentucky Monday as the region marks the fourth anniversary of the devastating 2022 floods. The governor’s first stop will be at 10 a.m. […]
Johnson County Man Arrested on Charges Involving Online Contact with Teen

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Johnson County man has been arrested on charges involving alleged online contact with a teenage girl. 35-year-old Donald Wayne Meek of Thelma is accused […]
Pike County Woman Appeals 45-Year Federal Child Exploitation Sentence

LONDON, Ky. (WSIP) – A Pike County woman sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material is appealing her sentence. Pamela Denise Sargent, 45, of […]
Floyd County Cracking Down on Illegal Dumping

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – Floyd County officials are reminding residents that illegal dumping remains a problem and say enforcement efforts are continuing. A recent illegal dump site was discovered […]
Martin County Records Kentucky’s Highest Unemployment Rate

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – Unemployment rates for June rose in 116 counties across Kentucky compared to last year. Martin County has the commonwealth’s highest unemployment rate at 10.6%, followed by […]