Rowan County Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on KY 801

The Rowan County Coroner’s Office says 23‑year‑old Christopher Blake Adkins died from his injuries after a crash involving his motorcycle and another vehicle on KY 801 North. It happened around […]
Three Men Face Drug Trafficking Charges After Pikeville Arrest

Three men are facing major drug charges after Pikeville Police and the U.S. Marshals Task Force served a fugitive warrant at a Hambley Boulevard apartment. Officers say they went there […]
Kentucky Among Hardest Hit States by Rising Gas Prices

Kentucky is one of the most affected states by a recent surge in gas prices. A report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy shows Kentuckians are spending an […]
Coal Miners Memorial Unveiled in Hazard

You can now visit the memorial to more than 400 Eastern Kentucky coal miners who have lost their lives working in the industry. On Wednesday officials cut the ribbon on […]
Elkhorn City Names New City Attorney

Elkhorn City has a new city attorney. In a special-called meeting last week the city council announced Michael de Bourbon was hired as city attorney replacing Steven Bailey. They have […]
Lawrence County Oil Well Owner Pleads Guilty to Polluting Creek

An oil well owner who environmental inspectors say dumped a waste oil byproduct into the Left Fork Blaine Creek in Lawrence County has pleaded guilty to federal charges. The US […]
KY 580 Closure Update: Repair Plan Moving Forward in Johnson County

Modern culvert design to improve safety and speed up construction PIKEVILLE, Ky. (April 16, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 is moving forward with a plan to replace the […]
Johnson County Woman Arrested After Shooting

A Johnson County woman has been arrested after a shooting incident on Friday. Kentucky State Police responded to a property at 6367 KY 40 in Williamsport just before midnight. Two […]
Boil Water Advisory for Portion of KY-201 Area

PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES BOIL WATER ADVISORY DUE TO MAIN LINE MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH NO CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES HAS VOLUNTARILY ISSUED A BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE FOLLOWING ARE FROM […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate Perry County Fatal

On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 13 in Hazard was contacted by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office to assist with the investigation and […]