Motion To Dismiss Indictment Against Former Sheriff Denied
A motion to dismiss an indictment against former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines is being denied. Stines is accused of shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in September 2024 […]
Unemployment Down Across Kentucky
The number of first time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Kentucky. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending November 29th, there were […]
Kentucky Blood Center Reporting Critical Shortage
Kentucky Blood Center is reporting a critical supply shortage following the Thanksgiving holiday a week ago. Operators of the organization say they are in desperate need of donations, particularly from […]
Arrest Made Following Burglary at Webb’s Grocery
A Johnson County woman, Aimee Lee Petty, 49, is facing multiple charges after she allegedly burglarized Webbs Grocery in Van Lear. According to the Paintsville Herald, the owner of the […]
Former Prison Lieutenant Enters Guilty Plea to Falsifying Records
A former USP Big Sandy Lieutenant Michael J. Childers is facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $250,00 after entering a guilty plea Monday to falsifying records in […]
Planned Water Outage and Road Closure
From Paintsville Utilities: Due to line maintenance, beginning on Monday, December 08, 2025, at approximately 08:30 a.m., Paintsville Utilities will have the water off and road closed for most of […]
Christian Appalachian Project Names New President/CEO
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (December 2, 2025) – Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) has named Jennifer Stolo the next president/CEO of the 61-year-old nonprofit, effective January 19, 2026. Stolo will replace Guy Adams, who announced his impending […]
New Trial Date Set in Amber Spradlin Murder Case
The men facing various charges related to the murder of Amber Spradlin were back in court on Monday. WYMT reported that the trial for M.K. McKinney and his father, Michael […]
Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $612,000 in New SAFE Awards To Support Recovery in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2025) — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $612,000 in awards from Kentucky’s State Aid Funding for Emergencies (SAFE) program to fund continued recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky […]
Officer-Involved Shooting in Lawrence County
One man is dead in an officer-involved shooting in Lawrence County. The Kentucky State Police Post 14 was trying to locate a female who had active warrants for her arrest. […]