Closings and Delays for Thursday, February 5, 2026

Sponsored by Wil-Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Carter County Schools Closed Thursday Floyd County Schools Closed Thursday – NTI Day Johnson County Schools Closed Thursday Knott County Schools Closed Thursday […]
KCTCS and Morehead State University Launch New Common Course Numbering Program to Simplify Student Transfers

Students transferring from KCTCS colleges to Morehead State University will soon have an easier path. The two institutions have announced a new Common Course Numbering System that aligns course names […]
No Contraband Found After Sweep at Big Sandy Regional Jail

A recent sweep for drugs and contraband was conducted at the Big Sandy Regional Jail. In a prepared statement, the facility said it conducted the sweep throughout the entire complex, […]
Kentucky Bourbon Industry’s Economic Impact Tops $10.5 Billion in 2025

The Kentucky bourbon industry is contributing even more to the commonwealth’s annual economy. Whiskey production and sales generated over ten-and-a-half-billion dollars in economic impact in 2025, according to the Kentucky […]
Kentucky Winter Storm Death Toll Now at 16

Governor Andy Beshear says Kentucky’s winter storm death toll is now up to 16. The passing of a 75-year-old woman in Adair County was announced yesterday morning. On Saturday, the […]
Authorities Searching for Missing Man in Whitley County

The Whitley County Sheriff is asking for some in locating a missing adult man. There is concern for 59 year old Clifforn Nantz due to his medical condition that requires […]
Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Speed Up Home Construction, Lower Development Costs

A Kentucky state lawmaker is introducing a measure that is aimed at accelerating home construction in the commonwealth. Republican state Senator Robby Mills is supporting Senate Bill Nine. The measure […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portion of Johnson County

From Paintsville Utilities: DUE TO MAIN LINE MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH NO CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES HAS VOLUNTARILY ISSUED A BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREA STARTING AT THE […]
Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal House Fire

A Floyd County woman died in a house fire on Friday night. It happened around 10:30 PM at a home along Route 979 in Harold. A press release from the […]
Kentucky State Police Looking Into Prison Inmate Death During Winter Storm

Kentucky State Police are now investigating the death of an inmate at a prison in Morgan County earlier this week. Officials previously reported that Marvin Knuckles fell and was fatally […]