Paintsville Woman Arrested After DUI Crash with Two Juveniles

A Paintsville woman is facing DUI and wanton endangerment charges after crashing her SUV with two juveniles inside. Police say 37-year-old Jessica Dawn Jaques was behind the wheel of a […]
Three Sentenced in Separate Floyd County Drug Cases

Three people have been sentenced in separate drug cases in Floyd County. Floyd Circuit Judge Johnny Ray Harris sentenced 57‑year‑old Roy Gipson of Limestone Branch, Salyersville, to 12 years in […]
Respiratory Illnesses Declining Across Kentucky

Respiratory illnesses are reportedly starting to decline across Kentucky. The latest data from the CDC shows that emergency room visits from COVID and the flu are at low levels, while […]
Floyd County Man Killed in Crash in Knott County

Kentucky State Police are investigating a Monday night crash in which a Floyd County man was killed. When Troopers and EMT’s arrived at the scene on KY 80 in Knott […]
Martin County Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

A Martin County man has been ordered to serve eight years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring that was operating out of Huntington. Court documents […]
Floyd County Man Charged with Wanton Endangerment After Welfare Check

A Floyd County man is charged with misdemeanor wanton endangerment after deputies say he was intoxicated while caring for his 18‑month‑old child. Deputy Austin Branham wrote that social services requested […]
Fire Breaks Out at Greenup County High School; No Injuries Reported

Crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire at Greenup County High School, according to the Lloyd fire chief. It was contained in one classroom after the school’s maintenance supervisor knocked […]
Kentucky Lawmakers Renew Push to End Daylight Saving Time

Kentucky lawmakers are once again trying to end the practice of setting clocks forwards and backwards in the state. House Bill 368 has been introduced into the Kentucky House. If […]
LIFTED: Boil Water Advisory Along Depot Road in Paintsville

UPDATE: This boil water advisory has been lifted! PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES BOIL WATER ADVISORY DUE TO MAIN LINE MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH NO CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES HAS VOLUNTARILY ISSUED A […]
BSCTC Graduate Receives Shining Star Award

Six months into his nursing career, Jack Ward was recognized as one of Pikeville Medical Center’s Shining Stars, an honor bestowed on employees who exhibit excellence in patient care — […]