Game Wardens Increase Holiday Boating Patrols
If you’re heading to the lake this Independence Day weekend, expect to see more Kentucky game wardens on patrol. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is joining the […]
Dr. Deirdra Robinson Named Director of MSU at Prestonsburg
Morehead State University has named Dr. Deirdra Robinson as the new director of its Prestonsburg campus. A Paintsville native, Robinson has served as an assistant professor of social work and […]
Beshear, Rogers Announce $6.6 Million for Eastern Kentucky Infrastructure
Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers have announced $6.6 million in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization funding for water and wastewater projects in Eastern Kentucky. The Knott County […]
Kentucky Reports Fourth Consecutive Drop in Overdose Deaths
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – Drug overdose deaths continued to decline across Kentucky in 2025, according to a new report. The report shows 1,110 Kentucky residents died from overdoses last year, […]
Johnson County Man Arrested in Connection With 2025 Fatal Floyd County Crash
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Johnson County man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that occurred more than a year ago in Floyd County. Forty-two-year-old Joshua […]
Kentucky Opry Opens 30th Season This Weekend at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WSIP) – This weekend marks the return of the 30th season of Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry, performing at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Opening night is […]
Sen. Mitch McConnell Continues Recovery, Remains Off Senate Floor
WASHINGTON (WXKQ) — Senator Mitch McConnell continues to recover after recently being hospitalized but will not be on the Senate floor this week and will not be voting. A press […]
Kentucky State Police Opens Recruitment for Cadet Class 108
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WXKQ/WSIP) – Applications are now being accepted by the Kentucky State Police through its online portal for new troopers hoping to join Cadet Class 108. KSP is offering […]
Fatal Crash on U.S. 23 in Lawrence County
One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Lawrence County. Kentucky State Police say the collision happened around 7:35 a.m. on […]
Knott County Woman Arrested After Alleged Meth Use While Caring for Children at Clinic
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WXKQ/WSIP) – A Knott County woman was arrested Monday after authorities say she was under the influence of methamphetamine while caring for two young children at a Prestonsburg […]