Johnson County Community Foundation Receives $15,000 Donation for Flood Recovery Efforts
The Johnson County Community Foundation has received a $15,000 donation toward helping flood recovery efforts. Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Vice President Judy Daniel said in a news release that […]
Gov. Beshear Visits Eastern Kentucky, Provides Update on Severe Weather Response
HAZARD/HINDMAN, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear visited with flood-affected Kentuckians in Perry and Knott counties and provided an update on the storm recovery response. “We’re in Eastern […]
Gov. Beshear: Expedited Major Disaster Declaration Issued for Kentucky Following February Flooding
Federal funding will include individual and public assistance FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that President Donald Trump has approved his request for an Expedited Major […]
The Salvation Army Continues Relief Efforts in Kentucky Following Devastating Floods
Hazard, KY – In response to the catastrophic flooding that struck Kentucky on February 15-16, The Salvation Army has been actively providing relief to impacted communities across the state. With some […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather Response
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on the state’s response to severe winter weather that has now claimed the lives of 22 Kentuckians. […]
Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Joins Operation SafeDRIVE
Effort Focused on Reducing Commercial Motor Vehicle-Related Crashes FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 24, 2025) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) division will take part in Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement). […]
4 Arrested on Drug Charges in Paintsville
A tip about possible drug activity on Mills Street has led to the arrest of four Paintsville residents. The residents were identified as Terry Daniels, William H. Blair, William Stapleton, […]
Paintsville Man Found Passed Out in Vehicle and Arrested
A Paintsville man has been arrested after he was found passed out behind the wheel in the Paintsville utilities parking lot vehicle. A news release stated that Bobby Ward refused […]
The Salvation Army Continues Disaster Response Efforts in Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief
The Salvation Army is actively responding to the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky, providing critical relief to affected communities. In the past two days, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services […]
Prestonsburg Emergency Communications Center Dispatcher Arrested for Shoplifting
The following is release from Prestonsburg Police Department: On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Chief of Police Ross C. Shurtleff was made aware of a criminal investigation into a Prestonsburg/Floyd County […]