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Paintsville Police Department Welcomes New Officer

The Paintsville Police Department has added a new patrol officer. Chase Owens has joined the department after serving three years as a Public Safety Officer at the University of Pikeville. Owens is a graduate of UPIKE, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and was also a football student-athlete. The department says Owens brings valuable public safety experience and looks forward to his impact on the Paintsville community. Outside of work, Owens enjoys spending time with his family […]

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Casting for Kids receives generous donation from Appalachian Wireless

IVEL, Ky. (WSIP) — Appalachian Wireless presented a $37,274 contribution to Casting for Kids following the success of the company's 19th Annual Appalachian Wireless Charity Golf Scramble. The contribution was made possible through the generosity and participation of businesses, sponsors, vendors, teams, players, and community partners who supported this year's event. The contribution represents more than the success of an annual fundraiser. It reflects Appalachian Wireless' longstanding commitment to investing in the communities it serves and leveraging its relationships and […]

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Kentucky State Fair begins Thursday, WSIP will be there live

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – The Kentucky State Fair is returning this week. The fair, which takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, features pageants, vendors, live music, food, drinks health exhibits and more. This year, special exhibits and patriotic themed events will take place in honor of America's 250th birthday. The fair runs Thursday, August 20th through Sunday, August 30th. WSIP and WKLW will be broadcasting live from the "Fair On-the-Air" event on Thursday, starting at 7 a.m.

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Mountain Arts Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary with special event

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WSIP) – The Mountain Arts Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special concert Saturday, October 24th, at 6:45 p.m. The show will feature Billie Jean Osborne's Kentucky Opry, the Junior Pros, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Josh Martin, Brit Taylor and Clarke Sexton. Special guests include the return of Kentucky Opry alumni Misty Daniels, Tony Whited, Ray Salyer, Jody Conley, Chris & Shea Lafferty, Susan Scott, Clayton Case, The Blues Brothers and Munroe! The Mountain Arts Center opened […]

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Repairs to KY-825 in Johnson County scheduled for August 20th

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises motorists of an upcoming temporary road closure on KY 825 in Johnson County for roadway repairs. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, crews will close KY 825 between U.S. 460 and KY 40 (milepoint 1.3) to dig across the roadway to make repairs to the underlying road bed. Once work is complete, KY 825 will reopen, expected by 3 p.m. During the temporary closure, traffic may […]

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Kentucky Power plans 26-mile transmission upgrade in Johnson, Lawrence Counties

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – Kentucky Power and Appalachian Power are planning upgrades to the electric transmission system in Lawrence and Johnson counties and Wayne County, West Virginia. The Big Sandy-Thelma Transmission Improvements Project would rebuild about 26 miles of 138-kilovolt transmission line between the Big Sandy and Thelma substations and improve the connection to the Busseyville Substation. The project would replace 1960s-era infrastructure that has experienced outages in recent years. An open house will be held to share the […]

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9th Street in Paintsville to Close Monday for Line Maintenance

Motorists in Paintsville should be prepared for a street closure beginning Monday. Paintsville Utilities says 9th Street will be closed from Broadway to Walnut Avenue for line maintenance. The closure could last for up to two weeks. Drivers should use an alternate route and allow extra time when traveling in the area. Paintsville Utilities apologizes for any inconvenience the closure may cause.

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KY 1210 Bridge in David to Close for Repairs August 18–31

Motorists in Floyd County should be aware of an upcoming bridge closure in David.  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the bridge on KY 1210, near the KY 404 junction, will close Tuesday, August 18, around 9 a.m. for deck repairs.  Crews will repair a hole in the concrete bridge deck that is currently covered by a steel plate. The bridge will have to be completely closed while the work is underway.  The closure is expected to remain in place through […]

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Boil Water Advisory for Dicey Fork and Boat Gunnel

Due to line maintenance, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the following area: All of Dicey Fork and Boat Gunnel. This advisory is being issued as a precautionary measure and is in effect until further notice. Paintsville Utilities is advising all customers in the affected areas to boil their water before using it for drinking, making ice, cooking, washing dishes, brushing teeth, or food preparation. Bring all water to a […]

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