Floyd County Man Indicted on Drug Charges
A Floyd County man, 45-year-old Justin Slone, has been indicted on drug and gun charges. Slone was arrested in the Garret community on August 9th and was convicted of drug charges […]
State of Emergency Declared following Tropical Storm Helene
The cleanup from the damage caused by tropical storm Helene has started. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency in several counties including Breathitt, Letcher, Magoffin, and Wolfe. […]
Governor Beshear Asking Letcher County Sheriff to Resign
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is asking Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines to resign. On Wednesday, Stines entered a not guilty plea to first-degree murder in the shooting death […]
Latest Kentucky Unemployment Numbers Released
The unemployment rates in the state continue to rise in 120 counties from August 2023 and August 2024 according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Magoffin County continues to lead […]
Sheriff Stines Pleads Not Guilty
Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Micky Stines is pleading not guilty after being arraigned Wednesday for the fatal shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins last week. Stines allegedly shot Judge Mullins several […]
Tow Truck Driver Killed On I-64
A tow truck driver is dead after being struck by a vehicle while working on I-64. The incident happened in Bath County Wednesday afternoon while the tow truck driver was […]
Juvenile Facing Charges Following School Threat in Floyd County
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department is charging a juvenile with terroristic threating after an incident Friday at the Betsy Layne Elementary School. A news release from the school said that […]
Officials Investigating Fire in Lawrence County
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned structure in Lawrence County on Sunday morning. A Fallsburg Volunteer Facebook page post said […]
5th Annual Power Up The Pantry Event
The 5th Annual Power Up the Pantry is Thursday, September 26. The annual event helps lessen food insecurity in the area and will add to the food pantries, God’s Pantry […]
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Honors Troopers and Officers at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 55 troopers and officers who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky’s 120 counties with a mission of creating a safer commonwealth for future generations during […]