Two Johnson County Fire Departments Announce Merger
Effective July 16th, 2025, W.R. Castle Fire & Rescue has merged with the Thealka Volunteer Fire Department. This merger will shorten response times, increase staffing, and improve the equipment available […]
Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Pike County
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (July 18, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call on Thursday, July 17, 2025, regarding a possible missing person who had been swimming near […]
Paintsville’s Fireworks Rescheduled for August 30th
The fireworks display on July 5th in Paintsville was postponed because the company contracted to oversee the display said they were unable to do so promising a make-up date. The news […]
Fatal Crash in Jackson
At least one person is dead after a crash on Rt 15 in Jackson on Monday afternoon. The Jackson Police Department reported that the highway between Jiffy Mart and Walmart […]
Arrest Made Following Traffic Stop in Morgan County
In Morgan County, Kentucky State Police conducted a traffic stop on a Pontiac G5 where occupants were not wearing seatbelts. Troopers said that running the license plate indicated that the […]
New Details Following Lexington Shooting
New details are being released about the alleged shooter who killed two people at a Lexington church on Sunday. Officials said 47-year-old Guy House allegedly shot and injured a Kentucky […]
Prestonsburg Police Investigating Hit and Run
Prestonsburg Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that involved two pedestrians Monday afternoon. One victim was flown to a hospital in critical condition. The other was taken to Highlands ARH. […]
Nearly 200 Arrested in Statewide Drug Enforcement Effort
The Kentucky State Police have arrested nearly 200 people in a statewide drug enforcement effort called “Operation Summer Heat 2.0.” Governor Andy Beshear said illegal drugs worth $640,000 have been […]
Two Dead Following Shootings in Lexington
Two people have died after a series of shootings Sunday in Lexington. The incident began shortly before noon when the suspect shot a trooper near the Blue Grass Airport, carjacked […]
Pikeville Man Charged with Assault
William Peterson, of Pikeville, has been arrested and charged with assault of his girlfriend who was recovering from open-heart surgery. Pikeville Police said two officers were approached by a woman […]