Martin County Traffic Stop Results in Major Meth Seizure
A Martin County traffic stop led to a major meth bust on Milo Road in Tomahawk. A sheriff’s deputy says a pickup with its back window blocked was seen crossing […]
Ohio Man Arrested in Floyd County on Sexual Extortion Charge
An Ohio man has been arrested in Floyd County on a felony charge of sexual extortion. Court documents say 23‑year‑old Nicholas Newsome of Green Springs, Ohio, was picked up on […]
Paintsville Schools Advance STEAM Academy Plans
The Paintsville Independent School Board has approved a schematic design for the new STEAM Academy, which is planned for the former Family Federal Building on Main Street. An architect told […]
Spring Burn Ban In Effect Across Kentucky
A springtime burn ban is now in effect across Kentucky. The restrictions are meant to prevent wildfires, running now through the end of April. Open burning within 150 feet of […]
Kentucky Power Requesting Permission To Spread Out Fuel Adjustment Charges
Leaders with Kentucky Power are asking the Public Service Commission to allow them to spread out fuel adjustment charges for January. A much larger-than-usual charge will appear on March bills […]
KSP Investigating Deadly Fire In Leslie County
Kentucky State Police are investigating a Friday night fire in Leslie County that left three people dead. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 421 around 11 p.m. […]
Paintsville Man Arrested After Allegedly Providing Alcohol to Minors
A Paintsville man has been arrested, accused of furnishing alcohol to a minor. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office report shows 42-year-old Kenneth Lash, had called 911 dispatchers on February 8th, […]
Floyd County Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison on Drug and Gun Charges
A Floyd County man will serve 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun charges. Prosecutors say 35‑year‑old Justin K. Bryant of Martin admitted to possessing […]
Prestonsburg Man Arrested After Allegedly Traveling to Lancaster to Meet 14-Year-Old Girl
A Prestonsburg man is facing serious charges after police say he drove to Lancaster to meet someone, he believed was a 14‑year‑old girl. Court documents say 36‑year‑old Scotty G. Baril […]
Unemployment Up Across Kentucky
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 February 7th, there were […]