Kentucky State Police to Participate in Operation SafeDRIVE
Safety effort to help prevent commercial motor vehicle-related crashes FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 18, 2024) — Driver safety is among the top priorities for the Kentucky State Police (KSP). From targeting unsafe driving […]
MC Mining Complex Lays Off Nearly 300
Two hundred eighty employees of the MC Mining Complex in Pike County are being laid off. The mine is operated by Alliance’s Resource Partners of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joseph W. Craft, […]
Fatal Crash on US-23 in Pikeville
A three-vehicle traffic accident on Thursday morning in Pikeville has taken the life of 40-year-old Jessica Hopkins. The Pikeville police reported that the accident occurred on Highway 23 as a […]
Noah Thompson to Perform at Alley on Main on New Years Eve
American Idol season 20 winner, Noah Thompson, will perform at the Alley on Main in Paintsville on New Year’s Eve. The Alley on Main made the announcement in a social […]
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Floyd County
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people in connection with drug charges and wanton endangerment involving children. Deputies were called to the home of Kristina Blankenship to check […]
Man Facing Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Van Lear
Police were conducting a traffic stop in Van Lear and saw what they thought was a man trying to avoid the stop. Troopers pursued him and conducted a traffic stop […]
Floyd County Schools Acknowledges Guilty Plea of Current Employee
The following is a release from Floyd County Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is aware that a guilty plea has been entered in a court case on behalf of a […]
Two Floyd County Second-Graders Recognized for Heroic Actions in Choking Incident
South Floyd Elementary School is proud to recognize the bravery and quick thinking of two second-grade students, Keaton Johnson and Bennett Johnson, who recently came to the aid of a […]
Kentucky Power Announces New Program to Provide Payment Assistance
Kentucky Power has announced a program to help people who are having trouble paying their bill. Vice President of Customer Service and External Affairs, Amy Elliott, said, “We want to help […]
Pike County Man Arrested in DUI Case
A man from Pike County has been arrested in a DUI case. A Kentucky state trooper arrested 31-year-old Aaron Justin Watson on Sunday. When police noticed one of the taillights […]