Fatal ATV Crash in Knott County
An 11-year-old boy has died in an ATV crash in Knott County. It happened Wednesday near Emmalena. Officials say he lost control at high speed and was thrown from the […]
Paintsville Man Facing Charges for False Murder Report
A Paintsville man is facing charges after falsely reporting a murder that never happened. Police say 30-year-old Justin Morman called 911 and claimed someone had been killed, only to later […]
Johnson County Man Facing Several Charges Following Police Chase
A Johnson County man is facing several charges after fleeing police on a motorcycle and crashing. Paintsville Police say 56-year-old Robert Combs sped off during a traffic stop and nearly […]
Wolfe County Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A Hazel Green man has been arrested for allegedly running a meth operation across three counties. Authorities say 54-year-old Clyde Endicott was indicted in July, and when arrested this week, […]
Crews Respond to Structural Collapse in Martin County
Firefighters in Inez responded to a structural collapse Friday morning on Turkey Creek. Two people inside the home escaped with minor injuries, but two pets were trapped. Crews were able […]
Major Drug Bust on Motorcycle in Middlesboro
A traffic stop in Middlesboro turned into a major drug bust. Police say they stopped a man on a Harley-Davidson on July 30 and found a quarter pound of meth […]
Perry County Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting
A Perry County man has pleaded guilty in a 2020 shooting that killed one of his children and injured another. David Hampton entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill […]
Two Johnson County Fire Departments Announce Merger
Effective July 16th, 2025, W.R. Castle Fire & Rescue has merged with the Thealka Volunteer Fire Department. This merger will shorten response times, increase staffing, and improve the equipment available […]
Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Pike County
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (July 18, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call on Thursday, July 17, 2025, regarding a possible missing person who had been swimming near […]
Paintsville’s Fireworks Rescheduled for August 30th
The fireworks display on July 5th in Paintsville was postponed because the company contracted to oversee the display said they were unable to do so promising a make-up date. The news […]