Pike County Man Held on $100,000 Bond in Child Sexual Abuse Case
A Pike County man is jailed on a charge of sexually abusing a child under 12 years old. Jail records show 39‑year‑old George W. Adkins Jr. of Newsome Branch in […]
Sentencing Delayed for Paintsville Man in 2023 Shooting Death of Toddler Son
Sentencing has been delayed for a Paintsville man charged in the 2023 shooting death of his two‑year‑old son. Prosecutors say 28‑year‑old Travis Mollette of Madison Avenue pleaded guilty in December […]
Attorney General Opposes Kentucky Power Rate Increase as Company Pushes Back
Kentucky Power is responding to a filing last week by Attorney General Russell Coleman that opposed a potential granting of ANY rate increase to the company by the Kentucky Public […]
Kentucky Senate Advances ‘Halo Act’ Creating 25-Foot Buffer Zone for First Responders
A bill which aims to protect first responders in Kentucky is advancing. Senate Bill 104, also called the Halo Act, would give police officers and other officials a 25-foot “buffer […]
Closing and Delays for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Sponsored by Wil-Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Pike County Schools Closed Tuesday
Paintsville Police Warn of Tablets Shaped Like Children’s Vitamins Laced With Fentanyl
Residents in Johnson County are being warned after tablets shaped like children’s vitamins have been found to be laced with fentanyl. The Paintsville Police Department says 900 colored tablets which […]
Gas Prices Remain Low Across Kentucky
Gas prices across Kentucky remain well below the national average this week. AAA says the average cost per gallon in the state is currently at $2.58. The national average has […]
2026 – 57th District Basketball Tournament Presented on WSIP by The Hutch Auto Group…”Come Home to Hutch”
Girls Tournament at Johnson Central (MONDAY SCHEDULE) Johnson Central – vs Magoffin County – 6:30 PMMartin County – vs Paintsville – 8:15 PM Championship Game – Wednesday, Feb 25, ’26 […]
H.S. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
TONIGHT’S GIRLS SCHEDULE 57th District at Johnson CentralMagoffin County – at Johnson Central – 6:30 PMPaintsville – vs. Martin County – 8:15 PMChampionship Game Wed, Feb 25, ’26 7:00 PM […]
UK Men’s Basketball
Kentucky droped its third straight game after falling 75-74 to Auburn on Saturday. Collin Chandler was called for an offensive foul on the inbounds play, allowing the Tigers to get […]