Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. […]
West Liberty Man Dies After Reported Electrocution in Paintsville
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – Authorities are investigating a fatal electrocution incident Friday evening in Johnson County. According to the Johnson County Coroner’s office, 48-year old Jonathon Brown of West […]
Two Salyersville Women Indicted in Magoffin County Child Abuse Case
Two Salyersville women have been indicted in a child abuse case in Magoffin County. Attorney General Russell Coleman says a grand jury charged 26-year-old Destiny Brown and 36-year-old Melissa Howard […]
Correctional Officer Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Prison
A now former correctional officer is facing charges for allegedly bringing drugs into the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. Kentucky State Police say 60-year-old Joe Cress was caught smuggling illegal narcotics […]
Paintsville City Pool Opening Day Postponed to May 30th
Opening day for the Paintsville City Pool has been postponed due to the weather. The original opening day was planned for this weekend but the forecast is calling for rain. […]
Man Dies In Eastern Kentucky Mining Accident
A man is dead following a mining accident in eastern Kentucky yesterday. State officials say 25-year-old Preston Pollard was performing maintenance at the Combs Branch Mine in Perry County when […]
Former Perry County Jail Administrator Pleads Guilty
A former administrator at the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard is pleading guilty to charges. Last August, Timothy Kilburn was taken into custody after being accused of stealing from […]
Unemployment Down Across Kentucky
The number of first time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Kentucky. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending May 16th, there were […]
Paintsville City Council to meet Friday morning
The Paintsville City Council is scheduled to meet in a special-called meeting on Friday morning at City Hall. On the agenda, approval to bid for equipment for the police department, […]
Johnson County Election Results
Johnson County Election Results – Unofficial totals – May 19, 2026 Senator Rep: Daniel Cameron – 1,151 Jonathon Holliday – 47 Andy Barr – 2,400 Nate Morris – 248 Valerie […]