Pike County Man Indicted for Online Threats
A federal court has indicted Ronald Ferguson for posting a video on social media threatening to kill Pike County Judge-Executive Ray S. Jones, II. The indictment alleges Ferguson posted the […]
Paintsville Lake State Park Recognized by Travel Website
Paintsville Lake State Park received praise this weekend from Explore. The article praised what it called the pristine lake which is surrounded by steep, wooded cliffs and secluded coves dotted […]
Clay Walker Coming to Pikeville
A hillbilly Christmas in Pikeville will include a musical guest, Clay Walker, at a concert on June 7th at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. Walker as had 11 of his songs hit […]
Kentucky State Police Requests Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile
**UPDATE** PIKEVILLE, Ky. (March 24, 2025) – The juvenile returned home and is safe. Original report: ROBINSON CREEK, Ky. (March 22, 2025) –The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is asking for the […]
Forest Fire Forces Evacuation of Pikeville Apartment Complex
A forest fire near a Pikeville apartment building forced some temporary evacuations of the North Gate Community so the fire could be fought and evaluated. The fire call came in […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Johnson County
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center is opening March 22 in Johnson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of Feb. 14 – March 7 severe […]
Salyersville Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A tip to police led to the arrest of Mathew Rogers Owens. The Magoffin County Sheriff’s office is reporting that the tip said Owens was on his way to sell […]
Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods Now Available in 16 Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky will now be accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in Leslie and Woodford counties who are out of work […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Deadly Pike County Fire
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (March 17, 2025) –The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call on March 16, 2025 at 6:21 am of a structure fire in the Pikeville community. Investigators […]
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Magoffin County
Two people have been arrested on drug charges at the Magoffin County library. The Independent is reporting that James Orem, of Paintsville, was arrested after the car he was driving […]