Paintsville Police Shooting Suspect Released from Hospital, Jailed
A man shot by Paintsville Police officers on Sunday is now out of the hospital and in the detention center. As we’ve been reporting Shawn Gayheart was shot by two […]
Johnson County Gets $2.6M for Hager Hill Sports Complex
PAINTSVILLE, KY (WSIP) – Johnson County is receiving $2.6 million in state funding to expand the Hager Hill Athletic Complex. County officials say the money will support major additions to […]
Threat Call Prompts Lockdown at Knott County Central High School
Students were placed on lockdown Thursday after school officials at Knott County Central High School say they received a call using voice-over technology containing threats of violence. After a brief […]
Hazard Man Charged After Minor Hospitalized in Alcohol Incident
A Hazard man is facing charges for allegedly giving alcohol to a kid who then had to go to a hospital. Kentucky State Police say Michael Smith is charged with […]
Comedian Rodney Carrington Coming to Mountain Arts Center
Country comedian Rodney Carrington is bringing his 2026 tour to Eastern Kentucky this fall. Carrington is set to perform at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg on November 14. Known […]
The Following is 2026 Voting Information from the Johnson County, Ky Clerk’s Office.
Charges Filed Against Man Shot by Paintsville Police
Charges have been filed against a man shot by Paintsville Police Sunday. As we’ve been reporting, officers were attempting to arrest Shawn Gayheart when they got into a physical scuffle […]
Pikeville Man Arrested After DUI Chase in Stolen Car
A Pikeville man is behind bars for an alleged DUI chase in a stolen car. Pikeville Police say they wanted to talk to Jacob Wilson for a previous disturbance call […]
Two Paintsville Officers on Leave After Shooting of Salyersville Man
Two Paintsville police officers are on leave following Saturday’s shooting of a Salyersville man they suspected of stealing a motorcycle. Paintsville’s Director of Public Safety tells WYMT one officer was […]
Floyd County Woman Dies After Dog Attack
A woman has reportedly been killed by a dog in Maytown. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the dog attack that happened Sunday afternoon near Railroad Street which claimed […]