Blood Drive Scheduled for May 12th in Paintsville

Blood donation frequency has fallen flat this spring. Donors are needed at this upcoming blood drive to stock the blood shelves before the summer. Donors who spring into action at […]
Paintsville Police Shooting Suspect Released from Hospital, Jailed

A man shot by Paintsville Police officers on Sunday is now out of the hospital and in the detention center. As we’ve been reporting Shawn Gayheart was shot by two […]
Johnson County Gets $2.6M for Hager Hill Sports Complex

PAINTSVILLE, KY (WSIP) – Johnson County is receiving $2.6 million in state funding to expand the Hager Hill Athletic Complex. County officials say the money will support major additions to […]
Threat Call Prompts Lockdown at Knott County Central High School

Students were placed on lockdown Thursday after school officials at Knott County Central High School say they received a call using voice-over technology containing threats of violence. After a brief […]
Hazard Man Charged After Minor Hospitalized in Alcohol Incident

A Hazard man is facing charges for allegedly giving alcohol to a kid who then had to go to a hospital. Kentucky State Police say Michael Smith is charged with […]
Comedian Rodney Carrington Coming to Mountain Arts Center

Country comedian Rodney Carrington is bringing his 2026 tour to Eastern Kentucky this fall. Carrington is set to perform at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg on November 14. Known […]

The Following is 2026 Voting Information from the Johnson County, Ky Clerk’s Office.