No Contraband Found After Sweep at Big Sandy Regional Jail
A recent sweep for drugs and contraband was conducted at the Big Sandy Regional Jail. In a prepared statement, the facility said it conducted the sweep throughout the entire complex, […]
Kentucky Bourbon Industry’s Economic Impact Tops $10.5 Billion in 2025
The Kentucky bourbon industry is contributing even more to the commonwealth’s annual economy. Whiskey production and sales generated over ten-and-a-half-billion dollars in economic impact in 2025, according to the Kentucky […]
Kentucky Winter Storm Death Toll Now at 16
Governor Andy Beshear says Kentucky’s winter storm death toll is now up to 16. The passing of a 75-year-old woman in Adair County was announced yesterday morning. On Saturday, the […]
Authorities Searching for Missing Man in Whitley County
The Whitley County Sheriff is asking for some in locating a missing adult man. There is concern for 59 year old Clifforn Nantz due to his medical condition that requires […]
Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Speed Up Home Construction, Lower Development Costs
A Kentucky state lawmaker is introducing a measure that is aimed at accelerating home construction in the commonwealth. Republican state Senator Robby Mills is supporting Senate Bill Nine. The measure […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portion of Johnson County
UPDATE 2/5/26: The boil water advisory listed below has now been LIFTED. From Paintsville Utilities: DUE TO MAIN LINE MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH NO CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES HAS VOLUNTARILY […]
Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal House Fire
A Floyd County woman died in a house fire on Friday night. It happened around 10:30 PM at a home along Route 979 in Harold. A press release from the […]
Kentucky State Police Looking Into Prison Inmate Death During Winter Storm
Kentucky State Police are now investigating the death of an inmate at a prison in Morgan County earlier this week. Officials previously reported that Marvin Knuckles fell and was fatally […]
Kentucky Winter Storm Death Toll Up To 12
There are now 12 deaths being attributed to the winter storm that has impacted Kentucky this week. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has confirmed 32-year-old Jordyn Daws, of Lexington, died […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Responseto Winter Storm System
Kentucky remains under Extreme Cold Warning until 11 a.m. EST;power outages have fallen significantly, road work continues FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear provided the latest update on […]