Missing Juvenile in Johnson County
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile from the Stambaugh area. Katelyn Wamsley was last seen on May 24th, and guardians say they are very […]
Johnson County Trail Days Postponed
Johnson County Trail Days 2026 has been postponed from its original June schedule and will now take place this fall. In a news release, organizers say the change was made […]
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. […]
West Liberty Man Dies After Reported Electrocution in Paintsville
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – Authorities are investigating a fatal electrocution incident Friday evening in Johnson County. According to the Johnson County Coroner’s office, 48-year old Jonathon Brown of West […]
Two Salyersville Women Indicted in Magoffin County Child Abuse Case
Two Salyersville women have been indicted in a child abuse case in Magoffin County. Attorney General Russell Coleman says a grand jury charged 26-year-old Destiny Brown and 36-year-old Melissa Howard […]
Correctional Officer Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Prison
A now former correctional officer is facing charges for allegedly bringing drugs into the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. Kentucky State Police say 60-year-old Joe Cress was caught smuggling illegal narcotics […]
Paintsville City Pool Opening Day Postponed to May 30th
Opening day for the Paintsville City Pool has been postponed due to the weather. The original opening day was planned for this weekend but the forecast is calling for rain. […]
Man Dies In Eastern Kentucky Mining Accident
A man is dead following a mining accident in eastern Kentucky yesterday. State officials say 25-year-old Preston Pollard was performing maintenance at the Combs Branch Mine in Perry County when […]
Former Perry County Jail Administrator Pleads Guilty
A former administrator at the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard is pleading guilty to charges. Last August, Timothy Kilburn was taken into custody after being accused of stealing from […]
Unemployment Down Across Kentucky
The number of first time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Kentucky. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending May 16th, there were […]