Johnson County Man Arrested; Accused of Beating Girlfriend
A man from Flat Gap, Brian Travis Click, has been arrested after his girlfriend accused him of beating her. The victim reportedly passed out after telling police of the allegation. […]
Prosecutors Asking for Change in Venue for Mickey Stines’ Murder Trial
Prosecutors in Letcher County are asking for a change in venue in the murder trial of former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines. Prosecutors argue that it would be impossible […]
Kentuckians Reminded of National Preparedness Month
Kentuckians are reminded to have emergency plans in place during National Preparedness Month. FEMA’s decades-long awareness initiative encourages citizens nationwide to create emergency plans before it’s too late. This includes […]
Pikeville Police Investigating Incidents Near UPIKE Campus
The Pikeville police are investigating two separate incidents where a male approached a female from behind and slapped her on her behind before running away. Both incidents were near the […]
Louisa Man Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
Timothy Brandon Parsons, of Louisa, entered a guilty plea of conspiring to defraud federal mine safety regulations after an underground fire occurred at the MC #1 mine in Franklin County […]
Gov. Beshear, Congressman Rogers Announce $26 Million for Eastern Kentucky Economic Revitalization
CORBIN, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced nearly $26 million to help support education, tourism and economic development in Kentucky’s […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Pike County
SOUTH WILLIAMSON, KY. (August 29, 2025) – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call on August 28, 2025, at 8:34 p.m. reporting a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on US 119 […]
Hunting seasons opening soon for more than a dozen game species
More opportunities added for deer and bear seasons FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2025) — Cooler August temperatures have many people thinking about shorter days, crisp, cool mornings and changing leaves – […]
Arrest Made Following Chase on ATV
Jackie D. Hall, of Johnson County, has been arrested after leading a Floyd County sheriff’s deputy on a chase with an ATV, then a foot pursuit. A deputy tried to […]
Large Area of Johnson County Impacted by Boil Water Advisory
BOIL WATER ADVISORY 8/28/25 Due to a main line break, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the Wittensville, Staffordsville and […]