Authorities Investigating Death at East Kentucky Correctional Complex
State authorities are investigating an inmate’s death at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. Kentucky State Police say 27-year-old Ryan Rayburn was found unresponsive in his cell. Medical personnel attempted to save […]
Johnson County School District Receives Gear Up Elevate Grant
The Johnson County School District is one of 12 districts around the state that will receive part of over $3 million in federal grant money through the U.S. Department of Education’s […]
Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season is Here
Kentucky has officially entered the forest fire hazard season. Kentucky Natural Resources said the season will last from today through December 15th to reduce the risk of wildfires in the […]
Louisa Man Arrested on Assault Charges
Louisa police have arrested Douglas Hayes Brewer and charged him with assault and other charges from an incident Saturday night. Police were called to an apartment complex and found a […]
Paintsville Woman Facing Child Endangerment Charges
Child endangerment charges are being filed against 34-year-old Jennifer Eplin, of Paintsville. Police were conducting a welfare check on her three children. The officer reported a strong odor of ammonia […]
Salyersville Man Indicted on Drug Charges
A Salyersville man, Matthew Roger Owens, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug charges. Owens was arrested in March for trying to sell meth at a gas […]
Scammers Posing as Kentucky Power Reps
Kentucky Power said there is a group of door-to-door salespeople combing through Johnson and Floyd counties. The group claims to represent AEP, which is not correct. If you encounter someone […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates a Single Vehicle Fatal Collision in Floyd County
Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post was notified of a single vehicle fatal collision in Floyd County at approximately 6:42 p.m. on September 23, 2025. The collision occurred on Kentucky Route 404 in […]
Kentucky State Police Arrest Pike County Man on Drug Charges
HARDY, Ky. (September 21, 2025) – Kentucky State Police Post 9 arrested a Pike County man following the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs at a residence in the Hardy […]
Johnson County Emergency Management Director Dies
A Facebook post today from the Paintsville Fire Department announced that the director of Paintsville/Johnson County Emergency Management, Gary McClure has died. The post went on to say, “Gary dedicated […]