Sunday Marks 13th Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak
Sunday marked the 13th anniversary of tornados that ripped through the area. On March 2, 2012, an EF-3 tornado caused heavy damage to downtown West Liberty. Another EF-3 tornado touched down […]
Over $2 Million in FEMA Assistance for Kentucky Households
FRANKFORT, Ky. – In one week, homeowners and renters in eleven Kentucky counties have been approved for more than $2 million from FEMA to help with recovery from the February floods, […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Martin County
FRANKFORT, Ky –A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Martin County today, March 1, in areas affected by the February floods. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management […]
Gov. Beshear Encourages Communities To Apply for Economic Development and Job Creation Grants in Eastern Kentucky
Deadline to apply is May 12, 2025 FRANKFORT, KY. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Appalachian communities to apply for this year’s Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant […]
2 Arrested on Drug Charges in Pikeville
A tip to Pikeville Police about possible drug trafficking has helped land two people in jail. The tip reportedly included a description of the man and what car he was […]
Pikeville Man Indicted on Vehicular Homicide Charges
A Pikeville man, Clinton Wayne Justice, has been indicted on vehicular homicide charges, DUI, tampering, and leaving the scene of an accident. Justice is accused in the incident that killed Eric […]
Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in 11 counties who are out of […]
2025-2026 Kentucky fishing and hunting licenses available now
March 1 starts the new license year for outdoor recreation in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Licenses and permits are available now to fish, hunt and trap in Kentucky […]
Johnson County Man Facing Assault Charges
State troopers investigated a domestic violence situation. They have arrested Christopher Ross Stewart, of Johnson County, as part of that investigation. Troopers were called to a home on Silk Stocking […]
Johnson County Community Foundation Receives $15,000 Donation for Flood Recovery Efforts
The Johnson County Community Foundation has received a $15,000 donation toward helping flood recovery efforts. Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Vice President Judy Daniel said in a news release that […]