Motion To Dismiss Indictment Against Former Sheriff Denied
A motion to dismiss an indictment against former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines is being denied. Stines is accused of shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in September 2024 […]
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 November 29th, there were […]
Kentucky Blood Center Reporting Critical Shortage
Kentucky Blood Center is reporting a critical supply shortage following the Thanksgiving holiday a week ago. Operators of the organization say they are in desperate need of donations, particularly from […]
Transportation Cabinet: Illegal Sign Removal Under Way
Signs posted illegally are a potential sight distance hazard to motorist PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Dec.04, 2025) – A sign removal blitz is under way in the seven counties of Highway District 12: Floyd, […]
Arrest Made Following Burglary at Webb’s Grocery
A Johnson County woman, Aimee Lee Petty, 49, is facing multiple charges after she allegedly burglarized Webbs Grocery in Van Lear. According to the Paintsville Herald, the owner of the […]
Former Prison Lieutenant Enters Guilty Plea to Falsifying Records
A former USP Big Sandy Lieutenant Michael J. Childers is facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $250,00 after entering a guilty plea Monday to falsifying records in […]
Planned Water Outage and Road Closure
From Paintsville Utilities: Due to line maintenance, beginning on Monday, December 08, 2025, at approximately 08:30 a.m., Paintsville Utilities will have the water off and road closed for most of […]