Pike County Woman to Plead Guilty in Federal Child Exploitation Case
A very distirbung case out of Pike County, where a woman is expected to enter a guilty plea to federal allegations that she produced child pornography. Pamela Sergeant, of Kimper, […]
First-Time Jobless Claims Increase in Kentucky, Decline Nationwide
The number of first time filings for unemployment are increasing across Kentucky. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending March 28th, there were […]
Paintsville Community Mourns the Loss of Linda Duncan
The Paintsville community is mourning the loss of a well-known and deeply respected member. Linda Duncan, a longtime community servant and active member of several local organizations, has passed away. […]
Nearly $850K Awarded for Development Projects in Magoffin and Pike Counties
Governor Andy Beshear has announced more than 12 million dollars in state funding for economic development projects across Kentucky — including two in our region. In Magoffin County, officials will […]
Rockfall Stabilization Project to Begin on Pikeville Bypass April 20
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a major rockfall stabilization project is set to begin later this month along the Pikeville Bypass. Work is scheduled to start Monday, April 20th, following […]
Paintsville Native Playing a Key Role in NASA’s Return to the Moon.
When the Artemis II mission launched April 1st from Kennedy Space Center, Paintsville native Jimmy Skaggs was among those watching closely. Skaggs serves as Spacecraft Flow Manager for Lockheed Martin, […]
State Rep. Blanton’s Measure Aimed at Modernizing and Updating County Gravel Road Systems Delivered to Governor
Kentucky lawmakers have passed House Bill 622, aimed at improving and modernizing county gravel roads. The bill creates a pilot program (2026–2030) to test cost-effective road treatments like chip seal […]
Public Meetings Scheduled for Improving US 460
Mobility and safety improvements planned between Salyersville and Paintsville Two public meetings are planned in April to introduce a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) project that is expected to improve regional mobility and safety along US 460 between Salyersville and […]
Arrest Made in Magoffin County Drug Bust
A major drug bust in Magoffin County leads to an arrest. Deputies executed a search warrant and raid at a home off Rose Branch Spur, seizing a large amount of […]
Lawrence County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Domestic Assault
A Lawrence County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a violent domestic assault on Christmas Eve 2024. Forty‑nine‑year‑old Ronnie Booth was convicted of first‑degree domestic violence […]