Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Johnson County
A traffic stop for speeding led to a drug arrest. A Johnson County deputy stopped Forrest Davis for going 73 mph in a 55-mph zone. When he smelled marijuana, the deputy […]
Fatal House Fire in Morgan County
A house fire in Morgan County has taken the life of 25-year-old Brycen Crips. The fire also caused several injuries to Crips’ father who was airlifted to a hospital for […]
Grand Jury Indicts Two Floyd County Men for Illegal Firearms Business
A federal grand jury has indicted two Floyd County men for dealing in firearms without a license. Wayne Tackett, of Harold, and Carlos Hall, 72, of Prestonsburg, face one count of conducting […]
Cincinnati Reds Caravan Makes Stop in Paintsville
The Cincinnati Reds Caravan made a stop in Paintsville on Friday. The Caravan visits Reds Radio affiliate stations each year ahead of the baseball season. In the Paintsville area, the […]
Appalachian Wireless Warns of Online Scammers
A Facebook post by Appalachian Wireless warns of a scammer that impersonates the company claiming to offer a $500 gift card. Don’t fall for phishing attempts or provide personal information […]
Statewide Unemployment Rate Rises
The state unemployment rate rose in 115 counties in the year from December 2022 to 2023. Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate at 9%. It was followed by […]
Boy Scouts Trailer Stolen in Johnson County
A $1,500 reward is being offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who stole a trailer from the Hutch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram location in Paintsville. […]
Big Sandy Health Care Opens Johnson County Community Health Center
Another health care option had its ribbon cutting on Thursday. Big Sandy Health Care has opened the Johnson County Community Health Center on South Mayo Trail in Paintsville. Services […]
Man Arrested on Arson Charges in Magoffin County
A man who said he had been drinking has been arrested in Magoffin County for allegedly setting a building on fire. Austin Nipper was arrested after deputies were called to […]
Man Accused of Distributing Drugs in Pike and Floyd Pleads Guilty
A man who has been accused of distributing drugs in Pike and Floyd counties has entered a guilty plea in federal court. Joshua Haben is scheduled to stand trial on […]