Winter Storm Update from Johnson County Fiscal Court
Winter Storm Update from the Johnson County Fiscal Court – January 16, 2024 at 12:45pm The Winter storm and extremely cold temperatures, along with measurable snowfall that began yesterday continues […]
State Crews Respond to Winter Weather Conditions
Frigid temps and low pavement temps create travel challenges, impact salt material effectiveness FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2024) – Many Kentucky highway crews have been active since the weekend pre-treating roads and […]
Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms
Governor activates price gouging laws FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2024) – Tonight, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as winter storms continue to generate high winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms, severe […]
One Dead Following Fire in Floyd County
A Floyd County woman has died in a Sunday morning fire. Firefighters responded to a fire at Buckeye Branch. The identity of the woman has not been released and the […]
Bus Accident Friday in Letcher County
A parent’s worst nightmare came to life Friday afternoon when a coal truck and a school bus collided sending the school bus off the road and into a creek. The […]
Salyersville Man Charged with Assault of a Police Officer
Dustin Risner, of Salyersville, was arrested after police were called to a report of a man trying to get inside of a home. Deputies saw a man in a field […]
Warming Center Opens in Paintsville
The weather forecast is for freezing temperatures every day this week. The Paintsville/Johnson County Warming Center will remain open for the week. The Warming Center is located at 342 Second […]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Portions of East Kentucky
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING: * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Storm total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with the higher accumulations in the southeastern […]
Paintsville Utilities Enters Contract with Integrity Water and Energy
Paintsville Utilities has contracted with Integrity Water and Energy to perform a review of water meters. Company vehicles and employee uniforms will be clearly marked.
Johnson County Sheriff Injured While Making Arrest in Inez
The Sheriff of Johnson County, Scott Hazelette, received several injuries last week while trying to arrest Casey Spence in Inez. The Sheriff and deputies responded to a complaint of a […]