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Local News

Forcht Broadcasting Rebrands as Forcht Media

Long-established broadcast company relaunches itself as a media company to reflect full-service radio and digital marketing suite serving local businesses Somerset, Ky. (August 5, 2026) – Forcht Broadcasting announced today that it has rebranded as Forcht Media, reflecting the company's evolution into a full-service media organization offering radio broadcasting, digital advertising, and creative services to businesses throughout Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. The rebrand reflects the company's mission to help local businesses grow across its market regions. Businesses and agencies can […]

todayAugust 5, 2026 247

Community

Christian Appalachian Project Responds to Winter Storms

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is actively supporting communities across eastern and central Kentucky as winter storms create widespread challenges. Multiple CAP programs are addressing the needs of vulnerable populations impacted by the severe winter weather. Home Repair teams have delivered generators to medically dependent individuals, while CAP’s pantry network distributed produce and emergency food boxes before shutting down temporarily due to hazardous driving conditions. “Our preschool staff prepared families for closures by sending learning materials home and maintaining communication despite […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026 10

Severe Weather

Closings and Delays for Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Sponsored by Wil-Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Big Sandy Community & Technical CollegeVirtual Learning TuesdayFloyd County SchoolsNTI Day, Plan CJohnson County Clerk's OfficeClosed TuesdayJohnson County Public LibraryPhone and Curbside Only 12PM-5PMJohnson County PVA OfficeClosed TuesdayJohnson County SchoolsClosed TuesdayKnott County SchoolsClosed TuesdayLawrence County SchoolsClosed Tuesday (NTI Day)Magoffin County SchoolsClosed through Wednesday (NTI Days)Martin County Schools Closed through Wednesday (NTI Days)New Hope Christian AcademyClosed TuesdayPaintsville Independent SchoolsClosed Tuesday (NTI Day)Piarist SchoolClosed TuesdayPike County SchoolsClosed TuesdayWolfe County SchoolsClosed through Wednesday (NTI Days)

todayJanuary 26, 2026 1

Severe Weather

Closings and Delays for Monday, January 26, 2026

Sponsored by Wil-Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Basketball: Paintsville vs Martin CountyPostponed; New Date TBABig Sandy Community and Technical CollegeClosed MondayCitizens Bank of KentuckyOpening at 10 AM MondayFloyd County SchoolsClosed Monday (NTI Day)Johnson County Clerk's OfficeClosed MondayJohnson County Public LibraryClosed MondayJohnson County SchoolsClosed Monday (NTI Day)Johnson County Sheriff's OfficeOffice Closed Monday; Sheriff & Deputies RespondingKentucky Blood Center, Pikeville Donor CenterClosed Monday - all mobile drives cancelledKnott County SchoolsClosed Through TuesdayLawrence County SchoolsClosed MondayMagoffin County SchoolsClosed MondayMartin County SchoolsClosed Monday (NTI […]

todayJanuary 25, 2026 4

Local News

President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Kentucky

WASHINGTON– FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 23, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and to provide appropriate assistance to save lives, to protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert […]

todayJanuary 25, 2026 4

Local News

Attorney General Coleman Activates Price Gouging Hotline to Protect Kentuckians During Winter Storm 

With Kentucky under a state of emergency due to an impending winter storm, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the activation of the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline. Attorney General Coleman encourages any Kentuckian who suspects price gouging to report it online or call 1-888-432-9257. The Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection reviews the complaints to determine if price gouging has occurred. The Office asks consumers to include as much detail as possible about the suspected price gouging and to confirm the complaint […]

todayJanuary 25, 2026 6

Local News

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System

Governor encourages Kentuckians to stay home as crews workto clear snow and ice from roadways; power outages climbto over 50,000, with more expected FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 25, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson to provide an update on severe winter weather affecting the commonwealth. As snow, sleet and ice continue to move across Kentucky, Gov. Beshear encouraged Kentuckians to stay off the roads and […]

todayJanuary 25, 2026 4

Local News

Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System

Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set to affect much of the commonwealth. The storm, expected to begin overnight Friday, may contain heavy snow with significant accumulations, sleet, ice and arctic temperatures, creating dangerous travel and road conditions and the potential for power outages. The state of emergency declaration allows for the activation of state resources, including […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 3

Local News

KYTC District 12 Crews Prepare Ahead of Winter Weather This Weekend

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 12 crews are actively preparing ahead of winter weather expected this weekend, with work underway across the seven counties served by the district. Transportation crews throughout the state have been taking proactive steps to ensure roads remain as safe and passable as possible should winter conditions develop. Preparations include: Topping off salt domes Mixing brine and other de-icing agents Prepping chainsaws and tree-trimming equipment Repairing and replacing plow blades Pre-treating Beginning today and continuing tomorrow, […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 3