New Swiftwater Rescue Boat for Paintsville Fire Department
Some new equipment at the Paintsville Fire Department could be a lifesaver in an emergency. The department has bought a new swiftwater rescue boat that the responders say will be […]
Increased Law Enforcement Coming to Floyd County
Floyd County is putting more police on the road for Summer. Sheriff John Hunt says that as the weather gets warmer, crime tends to rise, so his office is being […]
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Announces Disaster Assistance for Kentuckians
Another federal program will help Kentuckians affected by recent natural disasters. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced federal disaster assistance for the Commonwealth. The services will provide […]
Deadline to Renew Medicaid Benefits is Approaching
The deadline to renew Medicaid benefits is approaching. Kentucky children who need Medicaid benefits have just weeks left to be renewed. A renewal process hasn’t occurred since the global COVID-19 […]
Kentucky Lawmakers Have Different Opinions on Possibility of Iran Attack
Kentucky lawmakers in Washington have different opinions as President Trump weighs a US attack on Iran. Among those opposing a strike is Senator Rand Paul. He says restraint is the […]
Embankment Repairs Scheduled for KY 580 in Johnson County
Road Closed Thursday and Friday, June 19–20 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises motorists that KY 580 will be closed at mile point 3.4 in the Hargess area […]
Traffic Change Scheduled for Wednesday Along Mountain Parkway in Magoffin County
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 17, 2025) – A traffic change will be in place on the Mountain Parkway in Magoffin County for Wednesday, June 18, weather permitting. Striping work will begin […]
Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Lee County
BEATTYVILLE, Ky. – On June 16, 2025, at approximately 4:22 p.m. (EDT), Kentucky State Police (KSP) Richmond Post 7 was notified by Lee County Sheriff Joe Lucas that he located two […]
K-9 Deputies Assist in Arrests in Floyd County
In Floyd County, K-9 deputies helped in the arrest of two men on separate dates but under similar circumstances. County deputies saw Christopher Hall on RT 680 and knew he […]
One Shot, Two Arrested in Magoffin County
One person was shot and two people were arrested in Magoffin County. The Independent reported that the unidentified person who was shot was transported to a hospital for treatment. Police […]