3 Facing Drug Charges in Hazard
Police in Hazard have arrested three men with similar charges but in two separate cases. A Hazard policeman saw a man sitting inside a pickup truck who he knew had […]
Arrest Made Following High Speed Chase in Boyd County
A high-speed chase in Boyd County has resulted in one arrest. A Kentucky state police report said Benjamin Layne refused a traffic stop leading troopers on a high-speed pursuit through heavy traffic while tossing […]
Winners Announced for Van Lear’s Best Christmas Decorated Homes
The winners have been announced for the 1st Annual Maxine Blair Traveling trophy for the best Christmas decorated homes in Van Lear. Organizers say four out of county judges scored […]
Winners Announced for Paintsville’s Best Christmas Decorated Homes
The City of Paintsville Beautification Volunteers have announced the winners of their 2023 Best Decorated Home awards. The home of Donnie and Joann Calloway Stepp won the first place recognition. […]
Funding Announced to Improve Housing in East Kentucky
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has announced grant funding for over $935,000 that will help improve housing in Eastern Kentucky. The press release states that over 80 families will […]
Alley Fest Announces 2024 Dates
The Paintsville Alley Fest has announced August 30th and 31st will be the dates for the 2024 festival dates. This would move the festival away from the Apple Festival weekend in Paintsville. Further […]
Johnson County Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Samantha Nichole Daniels, of Johnson County, has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for her part in a drug distribution conspiracy. Daniels pleaded guilty last December to […]
Paintsville Police and Fire Depts. Reward Good Drivers
The Paintsville Fire and Police Departments are rewarding good drivers. The departments are watching for drivers doing the right thing so that they can reward them with gift cards. Local […]
National Study Ranks Kentucky Unhealthy
A national study of health rankings has listed Kentucky near the bottom. A report from America’s Health Rankings from the United Health Foundation ranks Kentucky 41st in the country in […]
Floyd County Woman Arrested Following High Speed Chase
A Martin woman, Sabrina Howell, is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police in a high-speed chase through Prestonsburg last week. Police said that Howell was seen apparently driving in […]