Closings and Delays for Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A service of Wil Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Floyd County Schools Closed Tuesday Knott County Schools Closed Tuesday Letcher County Schools Closed Tuesday Perry County Schools Closed Tuesday TEK […]
LIFTED: Boil Water Advisory Issued for Bobs Branch Area in Thelma
This boil water advisory has been LIFTED! Due to main line maintenance, although no contamination has been confirmed Paintsville Utilities has issued a voluntary boil water advisory for the following […]
Death Investigation Underway in Floyd County
Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a Floyd County woman. Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville say they received a call from Prestonsburg 9-1-1 on […]
Repairs Begin March 16 on KY 172 in Johnson County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises motorists of upcoming soil nail stabilization repairs along KY 172 in Johnson County beginning Monday, March 16, 2026. Contract crews with GeoStabilization […]
Louisa Woman Indicted in Telecom Infrastructure Vandalism Case
A Louisa woman is facing allegations that she damaged telecom infrastructure in Pilgrim last fall. A Martin County grand jury indicted 33-year-old Kassandra Hamilton for criminal mischief and trespassing. The […]
Two Prison Guards Accused of Drug Trafficking at EKCC
A pair of guards at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in Morgan County are facing charges for allegedly trafficking drugs to inmates. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that 34-year-old Dwayne Skaggs […]
Paintsville Woman Arrested After DUI Crash with Two Juveniles
A Paintsville woman is facing DUI and wanton endangerment charges after crashing her SUV with two juveniles inside. Police say 37-year-old Jessica Dawn Jaques was behind the wheel of a […]
Three Sentenced in Separate Floyd County Drug Cases
Three people have been sentenced in separate drug cases in Floyd County. Floyd Circuit Judge Johnny Ray Harris sentenced 57‑year‑old Roy Gipson of Limestone Branch, Salyersville, to 12 years in […]
Respiratory Illnesses Declining Across Kentucky
Respiratory illnesses are reportedly starting to decline across Kentucky. The latest data from the CDC shows that emergency room visits from COVID and the flu are at low levels, while […]
Floyd County Man Killed in Crash in Knott County
Kentucky State Police are investigating a Monday night crash in which a Floyd County man was killed. When Troopers and EMT’s arrived at the scene on KY 80 in Knott […]