Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather Response

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on the state’s response to severe winter weather that has now claimed the lives of 22 Kentuckians. […]
Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Joins Operation SafeDRIVE

Effort Focused on Reducing Commercial Motor Vehicle-Related Crashes FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 24, 2025) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) division will take part in Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement). […]
4 Arrested on Drug Charges in Paintsville

A tip about possible drug activity on Mills Street has led to the arrest of four Paintsville residents. The residents were identified as Terry Daniels, William H. Blair, William Stapleton, […]
Paintsville Man Found Passed Out in Vehicle and Arrested

A Paintsville man has been arrested after he was found passed out behind the wheel in the Paintsville utilities parking lot vehicle. A news release stated that Bobby Ward refused […]
The Salvation Army Continues Disaster Response Efforts in Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief

The Salvation Army is actively responding to the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky, providing critical relief to affected communities. In the past two days, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services […]
Prestonsburg Emergency Communications Center Dispatcher Arrested for Shoplifting

The following is release from Prestonsburg Police Department: On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Chief of Police Ross C. Shurtleff was made aware of a criminal investigation into a Prestonsburg/Floyd County […]
Kentucky House and Senate Honor Terry Forcht and Forcht Bank on 40th Anniversary Year

On Wednesday, February 19, Forcht Group of Kentucky Chairman and CEO Terry Forcht was honored by the state Senate and House on Forcht Bank’s 40th anniversary year, a notable milestone […]
Closings, Cancellations & Delays for Monday, February 24, 2025
A service of Blair Law Firm and First Financial Credit Closings Martin County Schools – Closed Monday due to floodingPike County Schools – Closed Until Further Notice The Board of […]
State Sets Record Low Year for Highway Crash Fatalities

Road safety improved in 2024 according to Governor Andy Beshear. Last year was a record breaking low in highway crash injuries and fatalities. The Governor said, “We lost fewer people in […]
KYTC District 12 Updates Public on Snow and Ice Operations Amid Ongoing Flood Recovery

Routes still impacted across district PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 continues to address challenging weather conditions, as crews work to manage both snow […]