Former Paintsville Police Officer Indicted on 11 Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced that action from the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of a former Paintsville police officer on 11 felony and misdemeanor […]
Arrest Made Following Report of Shots Fired Near School
Reports of shots being fired near Shelby Valley High School have resulted in the arrest of 58-year-old Brian Irick. Kentucky state police received a 911 call about 5 p.m. Wednesday […]
Unemployment Rates Still High in Eastern Kentucky
Unemployment rates are still high in Eastern Kentucky with Martin County having the highest jobless rate at 10.8 %, Magoffin County’s rate is 9.6%, Pike County 8.8%, and Knott County […]
Pike County Man Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Case
A man from Pike County has entered a guilty plea in a federal child pornography case. Lonnie James Maynard was indicted for producing child pornography in March in an incident […]
Grants Announced to Assist in Letcher County Flood Recovery Efforts
Millions of dollars have been awarded in Letcher County to help with flood recovery. USDA Rural Development Director for the state of Kentucky announced Wednesday that $16.8 million in disaster […]
Grand Jury Indicts Mother and Stepfather in Connection to Death of Breathitt County Child
A Breathitt County grand jury has indicted the mother and stepfather of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer. Josh Gross, 41, was indicted on charges of complicity to commit murder, complicity to falsely […]
Largest Pumpkin and Watermelon Awarded at Ky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 18, 2025) – On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the annual Largest Pumpkin and Watermelon Contest weigh-in took place in the West Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center showcasing some […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Trooper-Involved Shooting in Floyd County
HAROLD, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by KSP Post 9 Pikeville to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred […]
Groundbreaking Set for Final Stretch of Mountain Parkway Expansion
Governor Andy Beshear along with Floyd County Judge Executive Robbie Williams and Magoffin County Judge Executive Matt Wireman will join local, state, and federal officials to break ground on the final […]
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Martin County
Two people have been arrested in Martin County, and a child has been placed in protective custody. Jimmy Cornett and Kassandra Hamilton were arrested after an undercover officer was able […]