Westbound Traffic Shift Begins on Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County
Motorists traveling westbound on the Mountain Parkway through Wolfe County should expect a new traffic pattern beginning today. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says westbound traffic will shift near the Helechewa […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued in Flat Gap Area
From Paintsville Utilities, Due to line maintenance, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for the following areas: For Rt. 689 Flat […]
Extreme Heat Warning in Effect
The topic of conversation this week is the heat. The National Weather Service in Jackson has placed southeast Kentucky under an Extreme Heat Advisory through Friday, July 3rd, with high […]
Johnson County Man Charged After Bomb Threat Evacuates Judicial Center
A Johnson County man has been charged after a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Johnson County Judicial Center Friday morning. Kentucky State Police say the threat was reported […]
Game Wardens Increase Holiday Boating Patrols
If you’re heading to the lake this Independence Day weekend, expect to see more Kentucky game wardens on patrol. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is joining the […]
Dr. Deirdra Robinson Named Director of MSU at Prestonsburg
Morehead State University has named Dr. Deirdra Robinson as the new director of its Prestonsburg campus. A Paintsville native, Robinson has served as an assistant professor of social work and […]
Beshear, Rogers Announce $6.6 Million for Eastern Kentucky Infrastructure
Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers have announced $6.6 million in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization funding for water and wastewater projects in Eastern Kentucky. The Knott County […]
Kentucky Reports Fourth Consecutive Drop in Overdose Deaths
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – Drug overdose deaths continued to decline across Kentucky in 2025, according to a new report. The report shows 1,110 Kentucky residents died from overdoses last year, […]
Johnson County Man Arrested in Connection With 2025 Fatal Floyd County Crash
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Johnson County man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that occurred more than a year ago in Floyd County. Forty-two-year-old Joshua […]
Kentucky Opry Opens 30th Season This Weekend at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WSIP) – This weekend marks the return of the 30th season of Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry, performing at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Opening night is […]