2025-2026 Kentucky fishing and hunting licenses available now
March 1 starts the new license year for outdoor recreation in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Licenses and permits are available now to fish, hunt and trap in Kentucky […]
Johnson County Man Facing Assault Charges
State troopers investigated a domestic violence situation. They have arrested Christopher Ross Stewart, of Johnson County, as part of that investigation. Troopers were called to a home on Silk Stocking […]
Johnson County Community Foundation Receives $15,000 Donation for Flood Recovery Efforts
The Johnson County Community Foundation has received a $15,000 donation toward helping flood recovery efforts. Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Vice President Judy Daniel said in a news release that […]
Gov. Beshear Visits Eastern Kentucky, Provides Update on Severe Weather Response
HAZARD/HINDMAN, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear visited with flood-affected Kentuckians in Perry and Knott counties and provided an update on the storm recovery response. “We’re in Eastern […]
Gov. Beshear: Expedited Major Disaster Declaration Issued for Kentucky Following February Flooding
Federal funding will include individual and public assistance FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that President Donald Trump has approved his request for an Expedited Major […]
The Salvation Army Continues Relief Efforts in Kentucky Following Devastating Floods
Hazard, KY – In response to the catastrophic flooding that struck Kentucky on February 15-16, The Salvation Army has been actively providing relief to impacted communities across the state. With some […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather Response
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on the state’s response to severe winter weather that has now claimed the lives of 22 Kentuckians. […]
Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Joins Operation SafeDRIVE
Effort Focused on Reducing Commercial Motor Vehicle-Related Crashes FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 24, 2025) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) division will take part in Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement). […]
4 Arrested on Drug Charges in Paintsville
A tip about possible drug activity on Mills Street has led to the arrest of four Paintsville residents. The residents were identified as Terry Daniels, William H. Blair, William Stapleton, […]
Paintsville Man Found Passed Out in Vehicle and Arrested
A Paintsville man has been arrested after he was found passed out behind the wheel in the Paintsville utilities parking lot vehicle. A news release stated that Bobby Ward refused […]