Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Floyd County
MCDOWELL, Ky. (October 28, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call on Thursday, October 23, 2025, regarding an unresponsive female in the McDowell community of Floyd County. KSP […]
Fatal Logging Accident in Floyd County
The following is a release from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: On Monday Oct 27, 2025 at approximately 10:45 am, Deputies with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a […]
Paul Burchett Named Emergency Management Director
On Wednesday, Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie administered the oath of office to Paul Burchett who will serve as Director of Paintsville/Johnson County Emergency Management. Paul steps into the role following […]
KY 580 in Johnson County to Close Wednesday for Pipe Replacement
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that KY 580 near Caudill Fork Road (mile point 0.45) will be closed Wednesday, October 22, to allow for the replacement of an entrance […]
Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation After Human Remains Found in Martin County
The Kentucky State Police, Pikeville Post was notified at 8:29 pm on Monday, October 20, 2025, in reference to possible human remains discovered in the Inez community of Martin County. The […]
Two Facing Child Endangerment Charges in Floyd County
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two people on charges of endangering the welfare of a child. Officers were called to a home in Prestonsburg last week where it […]
Mountain Parkway Traffic Alert: Westbound Traffic Shift Near Exit 46 in Wolfe County
A new traffic pattern is now in place on the Mountain Parkway near Exit 46 in Wolfe County. Westbound traffic has been shifted onto the newly constructed westbound lanes to […]
Boil Water Advisory Issused in West Van Lear Area
PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES BOIL WATER ADVISORY DUE TO MAIN LINE MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH NO CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES HAS VOLUNTARILY ISSUED A BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEGINNING […]
Authorities Investigating Theft of Equipment from Oil Springs Fire Station
The following is a release from Oil Sprigs Fire & Rescue Information requested leading to the arrest and conviction of the party(s) involved in the theft of equipment. Sometime through […]
KY 581 Near Tutor Key in Johnson County to Close Oct. 15 Ahead Of Repairs
Repairs to begin in early November The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises the public that KY 581 near Tutor Key (mile point 5.5) will be closed to all […]