LIFTED: Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portion of Johnson County
UPDATE – This boil water advisory HAS BEEN LIFTED! From Paintsville Utilities: DUE TO MAIN LINE MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH NO CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES HAS VOLUNTARILY ISSUED A BOIL […]
Statewide Bill Would Raise Legal Age For Sports Betting In Kentucky
State lawmakers are considering a measure that would raise the minimum age for legal sports wagering in Kentucky. House Bill 904 would up the age from 18 to 21 and […]
Governor Sharing Information On Tax Season Changes This Year
State officials are urging Kentucky residents to get all of their tax documents submitted ahead of the April 15th deadline this year. Governor Andy Beshear shared information on some changes […]
Perry County Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting
The Perry County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a murder after a man was found dead Tuesday morning. Deputies were called around 10 a.m. to an altercation at the Bubby Combs […]
Boil Water Advisory Along KY-172 Lifted
UPDATE: The below boil water advisory has been lifted. Due to a main line break, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory […]
One Year Later, Johnson County Nears Completion of Flood Recovery Efforts
Almost one year to the day of the February 2025 flood, Johnson County officials report that repairs to public property are nearly finished. Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie said Friday […]
Pikeville Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge
Pikeville Police arrested a man Thursday on a child sexual abuse material charge. Officers say 29-year-old Terry Weston Rogers possessed a phone containing more than one thousand images depicting a […]
Weather Awareness Week Underway; Statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday
Kentucky Weather Awareness Week is underway, and local emergency officials are encouraging Johnson County residents to take part in a statewide tornado drill coming up Wednesday morning. According to Paintsville-Johnson […]
Teen Charged with DUI After Fatal ATV Crash in Perry County
Grief counselors are on hand at Perry County Central High School today following the death of a student in an ATV crash. The Perry County Sheriff’s Department says it happened […]
Pike County Attempted Murder Suspect Captured in Virginia
A man wanted for attempted murder, kidnapping and arson in Pike County has been captured in Virginia. US Marshals assisted the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office in nabbing Marty Hurley in […]