Minor School Bus Crash Reported in Magoffin County, No Injuries
A school bus was involved in a minor accident Monday afternoon in Magoffin County. According to Magoffin County Schools, a bus traveling to school for evening dismissal was struck by […]
Man Arrested After Armed Standoff in Whitesburg
Kentucky State Police say a Letcher County man is in custody after an early morning domestic violence incident led to a lengthy standoff Friday in the Whitesburg community. Troopers responded […]
Court Date Scheduled for Ex-Letcher Sheriff Charged in Judge’s Death
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has a court date next month. Stines is charged with murder for the shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins inside the judge’s chambers […]
Boil Water Advisory in Downtown Paintsville
UPDATE: This boil water advisory HAS BEEN LIFTED! Due to main line maintenance, although no contamination has been confirmed. Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the […]
Embankment Repairs to Impact Traffic on KY 40 in Johnson County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises motorists of upcoming traffic impacts on KY 40 in Johnson County due to embankment repairs. Contractor GeoStabilization International (GSI) is scheduled to […]
Arrest Made in Pikeville Bar Shooting
There’s been an arrest in connection with a Sunday morning shooting at a bar in Pikeville. Pikeville Police say Brian Johnson was arrested at Klarissa’s Bar on North Bypass Road. […]
JCHS Evacuated Due to “Bomb” Threat
A bomb threat and extortion call prompted an evacuation Tuesday morning at Johnson Central High School. Paintsville Police Chief Danny Smith says 911 received a call demanding 20-thousand dollars be […]
Magoffin County Man Arrested Following Federal Drug Investigation
A Magoffin County man is in custody in connection with a federal drug investigation. Agents with the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Eddie McFarland at his home in Lakeville on Saturday. […]
Hikers Guided To Safety Using Cell Phone Tech In Eastern KY
Officials are crediting technology for helping hikers to safety in eastern Kentucky on Saturday. The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team was contacted around 8 p.m. after the members of […]
Paintsville police warn businesses of counterfeit $100 bills
Paintsville police are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit money. In a social media post, the Paintsville Police Department says two individuals have been charged in […]