Bus Accident Friday in Letcher County
A parent’s worst nightmare came to life Friday afternoon when a coal truck and a school bus collided sending the school bus off the road and into a creek. The […]
Salyersville Man Charged with Assault of a Police Officer
Dustin Risner, of Salyersville, was arrested after police were called to a report of a man trying to get inside of a home. Deputies saw a man in a field […]
Warming Center Opens in Paintsville
The weather forecast is for freezing temperatures every day this week. The Paintsville/Johnson County Warming Center will remain open for the week. The Warming Center is located at 342 Second […]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Portions of East Kentucky
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING: * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Storm total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with the higher accumulations in the southeastern […]
Paintsville Utilities Enters Contract with Integrity Water and Energy
Paintsville Utilities has contracted with Integrity Water and Energy to perform a review of water meters. Company vehicles and employee uniforms will be clearly marked.
Johnson County Sheriff Injured While Making Arrest in Inez
The Sheriff of Johnson County, Scott Hazelette, received several injuries last week while trying to arrest Casey Spence in Inez. The Sheriff and deputies responded to a complaint of a […]
Paintsville Warming Center In Need of Volunteers
The Paintsville/Johnson County Warming Center will open this Saturday evening and remain open for the next week. The Warming Center is located at 342 Second Street, in Paintsville, the former location of […]
Wind Advisory Issued – Gusts Could Reach 50 MPH
More cold, windy weather is expected today into Saturday morning with a wind advisory until 7 a.m. on Saturday and possible gusts of 35 to 60 mph. Use extra caution […]
No One Injured in Johnson County Structure Fire
The W.R. Castle Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on Webb Branch in the River community at 3:42 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. When the firefighters arrived, the building […]
KY 2491 Closure in Wolfe County Starting Jan. 16
Closure expected for one week, motorists will be detoured SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 10, 2024) – A portion of KY 2491 that runs underneath the Mountain Parkway east of Campton Exit 46 […]