Former Floyd County Sheriff John K. Blackburn Dies
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of former Sheriff John K. Blackburn. Blackburn was first elected in 1997 and served as Floyd County Sheriff from 1998 through […]
Mitch McConnell Released Statement Amid Health Concerns
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell is releasing a statement following rumors of serious health issues surrounding the 84-year-old. The office of McConnell released a photo of the senator smiling in a […]
Registration Opens for 2026 SOAR Summit in Corbin
Registration is now open for the 2026 Shaping Our Appalachian Region, or SOAR, Summit, set for October 7th through the 9th in Corbin. Organizers say the annual event will bring […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Dicey Fork
Due to line breaks, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: All of Dicey Fork in the Meally […]
Kentucky Backs Nationwide Effort to Stop Scam Calls
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is joining a 48-state bipartisan coalition urging the Federal Communications Commission to tighten rules aimed at stopping robocall and text scams. The attorneys general want […]
KSP Busts Drug Ring in Mountain Justice Operation
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WXKQ) – Kentucky State Police Post 9 has wrapped up Operation Mountain Justice, a coordinated effort targeting suspected drug trafficking across its service area. The operation resulted in […]
PSC Orders Independent Audit of Kentucky Power
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission has launched a formal investigation into the management and operation of Kentucky Power Company and has ordered a full independent audit […]
Johnson County Health Board Agenda Includes Pre-Termination Conference
The Johnson County Health Department Board has scheduled a special called meeting for Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the department’s second-floor training room. According to the published agenda, the […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portion of Johnson County
UPDATE: This boil water advisory has been LIFTED. Due to line breaks, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: […]
KY State Fair Hiring Temporary Workers
The Kentucky State Fair is hiring workers for temporary positions during the fair. The fair runs August 20th to the 30th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Pay starts […]