Prestonsburg Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

The following is a release from Prestonsburg Police Department: Over the last several months, Prestonsburg Police Detectives have investigated a report made that Simon Roxas, 22, of Prestonsburg was in […]
FEMA offering tips for returning home safely after a disaster

Residents who have evacuated their homes should take precautions if the home had damage. Be aware that the structure may be weakened or contaminated with mold or sewage, which can […]
Burning Ban Issued for Johnson County

MARK McKENZIECOUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE March 10, 2025 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Based upon current dry and predicted weather conditions, and the extreme danger of forest fires in Johnson County, I, Mark McKenzie, County […]
Johnson County Man Arrested on Drug Charges

A traffic stop on US-460 has led to the arrest of a Johnson County man. Kentucky State Police and Paintsville Police say they discovered a substantial amount of drugs in […]
Kentucky State Police Post 9 Launch Operation C.A.R.E. for St. Patrick’s Day and Spring Break Travel

Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort Aims to Prevent Impaired Driving PIKEVILLE, Ky. (March 10, 2025) – As Kentuckians prepare for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and spring break travel, Kentucky State Police (KSP) […]
New President Named for Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital

Somerset, Ky. (March 10, 2025) – Today, Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital announces the hiring of Neil Middleton as its new president and CEO. Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital, based […]
Gov. Beshear Announces Housing for Flood Victims in Breathitt County

Future housing site in Breathitt County also dedicated as Kentucky’s eighth high-ground community JACKSON, Ky. (March 7, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $6.2 million in Disaster Recovery funds to transform a former medical building […]
Kentucky February Flooding Recovery Update

FEMA on the Ground FEMA and KYEM opened a Disaster Recovery Center at Hazard Community College in Perry County where survivors can get personal help with their application from a […]
Gov. Beshear Awards More Than $2.1 Million To Increase Public Safety

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 6, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $2.1 million to seven organizations to increase public safety. “Creating a safer Kentucky is a top priority,” said Gov. Beshear. […]
Be Alert to Fraud After Kentucky Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentuckians should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after recent flooding. In some […]