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 […]
PSC Approves Scaled-Back Rate Increase for Kentucky Power
After months of public hearings and deliberations, the Kentucky Public Service Commission has agreed to let Kentucky Power raise rates, but not as much as they wanted. The PSC has […]
Local Obituaries – Monday, March 2, 2026
Loretta Hawkins Loretta Hawkins, age 86, of Neon, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Letcher Manor Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements for Loretta Hawkins are incomplete at this time and […]
Boil Water Advisory in Van Lear Area
Due to main line maintenance, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: Starting at the mouth of Happy […]
Boil Water Advisory in Flat Gap Area Lifted
UPDATE: This boil water advisory has been lifted! Due to main line maintenance, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the […]
Louisa Police Bust Multi-State Fraud Ring; Three Arrested in Tax Refund Check Scheme
Police in Louisa are investigating an alleged organized fraudulent check cashing scheme. Detectives caught wind of the scheme after receiving complaints last week, on Tuesday. Detectives learned that multiple suspects […]
2026-2027 Kentucky Fishing and Hunting Licenses Available
New license year for outdoor recreation in Kentucky begins March 1 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2026) — The 2026-2027 Kentucky license year for fishing, hunting, boating and more begins on Sunday, […]
Search Continues for Missing Floyd County Teen Last Seen in Wheelwright
There is still no sign of a Floyd County teen who has now been missing for a week. 17-year-old Cody Tackett who was last seen February 19 in Wheelwright. His […]