Perry County Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting

The Perry County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a murder after a man was found dead Tuesday morning. Deputies were called around 10 a.m. to an altercation at the Bubby Combs […]
Boil Water Advisory Along KY-172

Due to a main line break, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the following area: From the intersection of Rt.1559 […]
One Year Later, Johnson County Nears Completion of Flood Recovery Efforts

Almost one year to the day of the February 2025 flood, Johnson County officials report that repairs to public property are nearly finished. Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie said Friday […]
Pikeville Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge

Pikeville Police arrested a man Thursday on a child sexual abuse material charge. Officers say 29-year-old Terry Weston Rogers possessed a phone containing more than one thousand images depicting a […]
Weather Awareness Week Underway; Statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday

Kentucky Weather Awareness Week is underway, and local emergency officials are encouraging Johnson County residents to take part in a statewide tornado drill coming up Wednesday morning. According to Paintsville-Johnson […]
Teen Charged with DUI After Fatal ATV Crash in Perry County

Grief counselors are on hand at Perry County Central High School today following the death of a student in an ATV crash. The Perry County Sheriff’s Department says it happened […]
Pike County Attempted Murder Suspect Captured in Virginia

A man wanted for attempted murder, kidnapping and arson in Pike County has been captured in Virginia. US Marshals assisted the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office in nabbing Marty Hurley in […]
PSC Approves Scaled-Back Rate Increase for Kentucky Power

After months of public hearings and deliberations, the Kentucky Public Service Commission has agreed to let Kentucky Power raise rates, but not as much as they wanted. The PSC has […]
Boil Water Advisory in Van Lear Area

Due to main line maintenance, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: Starting at the mouth of Happy […]
Boil Water Advisory in Flat Gap Area Lifted

UPDATE: This boil water advisory has been lifted! Due to main line maintenance, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the […]