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 […]
Paintsville City Council to meet Friday morning
The Paintsville City Council is scheduled to meet in a special-called meeting on Friday morning at City Hall. On the agenda, approval to bid for equipment for the police department, […]
Johnson County Election Results
Johnson County Election Results – Unofficial totals – May 19, 2026 Senator Rep: Daniel Cameron – 1,151 Jonathon Holliday – 47 Andy Barr – 2,400 Nate Morris – 248 Valerie […]
Driver Killed After Vehicle Crosses Centerline, Hits Perry County Ambulance
A Perry County Ambulance was headed back to the station when a driver crossed the centerline of the road left a person dead at the scene. The driver and other […]
Paintsville Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Child Exploitation Case
ASHLAND, Ky. — A Paintsville man will spend 25 years in federal prison after being sentenced Friday in a child exploitation case involving a teenage victim. Henry Jonathan Ritscher, 44, previously […]
Beshear Highlights BARR Program During Visit to Johnson Central High School
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear visited Johnson Central High School observing the positive impact that a nationwide program utilized by the school has had on students […]
Gov. Beshear Celebrates Opening of New Flood Recovery Homes in Prestonsburg
Governor Andy Beshear visited Floyd County on Monday to cut the ribbon on two new homes at the New Hope Estates high-ground neighborhood in Prestonsburg. Both houses will go to […]
Court Date Scheduled for Ex-Letcher Sheriff Charged in Judge’s Death
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has a court date next month. Stines is charged with murder for the shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins inside the judge’s chambers […]