JCHS Evacuated Due to “Bomb” Threat
A bomb threat and extortion call prompted an evacuation Tuesday morning at Johnson Central High School. Paintsville Police Chief Danny Smith says 911 received a call demanding 20-thousand dollars be […]
Magoffin County Man Arrested Following Federal Drug Investigation
A Magoffin County man is in custody in connection with a federal drug investigation. Agents with the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Eddie McFarland at his home in Lakeville on Saturday. […]
Hikers Guided To Safety Using Cell Phone Tech In Eastern KY
Officials are crediting technology for helping hikers to safety in eastern Kentucky on Saturday. The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team was contacted around 8 p.m. after the members of […]
Paintsville police warn businesses of counterfeit $100 bills
Paintsville police are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit money. In a social media post, the Paintsville Police Department says two individuals have been charged in […]
Judge delays start of Amber Spradlin murder trial by one day
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The judge in a high-profile east Kentucky murder case issued an order to delay the start of the trail by one day, giving prosecution time to file […]
Paintsville Police Shooting Suspect Released from Hospital, Jailed
A man shot by Paintsville Police officers on Sunday is now out of the hospital and in the detention center. As we’ve been reporting Shawn Gayheart was shot by two […]
Johnson County Gets $2.6M for Hager Hill Sports Complex
PAINTSVILLE, KY (WSIP) – Johnson County is receiving $2.6 million in state funding to expand the Hager Hill Athletic Complex. County officials say the money will support major additions to […]
Threat Call Prompts Lockdown at Knott County Central High School
Students were placed on lockdown Thursday after school officials at Knott County Central High School say they received a call using voice-over technology containing threats of violence. After a brief […]
Hazard Man Charged After Minor Hospitalized in Alcohol Incident
A Hazard man is facing charges for allegedly giving alcohol to a kid who then had to go to a hospital. Kentucky State Police say Michael Smith is charged with […]
Comedian Rodney Carrington Coming to Mountain Arts Center
Country comedian Rodney Carrington is bringing his 2026 tour to Eastern Kentucky this fall. Carrington is set to perform at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg on November 14. Known […]