Spring brings baby wildlife to neighborhoods, backyards and farms
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife reminds the public to leave them be FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 14, 2026) — Spring is here, and with it comes an abundance of young wildlife across the […]
Structure Closure on KY-580 in Johnson County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises the public of a structure closure along KY 580 in Johnson County. The structure is located at mile point 1.7 at the intersection of KY […]
Volunteers needed in 54 counties to review cases of children in foster care
April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the critical role communities play in protecting children and supporting families. In Kentucky, that mission takes on urgency as the Citizen […]
Drug Bust Sunday Night in Martin County
Martin County authorities say they made a drug bust Sunday night during a traffic stop. The ordeal led to the seizure of about 16 grams of suspected mathamphetamine getting off […]
Coal Truck Overturns in Johnson County
TRAFFIC ALERT Rt. 3387 near Castle Fork in Johnson Co will be blocked for an extended time due to an overturned coal truck. The driver was not seriously hurt, but […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued at Wiley Branch
UPDATE – This boil water advisory has now been LIFTED. From Paintsville Utilities: DUE TO MAIN LINE MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH NO CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES HAS VOLUNTARILY ISSUED A […]
Fire Destroys Johnson County Home
A Johnson County home went up in flames on Saturday. Fire crews raced to the home around 5:30 Saturday morning on Easy Street at Cross Creek the Staffordsville. WR Castle […]
Fatal Crash Under Investigation in Knott County
A fatal crash in Knott County is under investigation following an early morning incident this week. Kentucky State Police say troopers were called out just after midnight Tuesday to assist […]
Floyd County Man Convicted in Deadly Auxier Shooting
A Floyd County man is facing prison time after a deadly shooting last year in Auxier. Attorney General Russell Coleman says a jury has found 68-year-old Larry Johnson guilty of […]
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hiring game wardens
Application period now open for 2026 recruit class FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 8, 2026) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is currently accepting applications to fill game warden positions […]