Scam Alert for East Kentuckians

Word of a new scam making the rounds in eastern Kentucky. The Rowan county sheriff Matt Sparks says his department has been seeing more people victimized by rip-offs, including recent […]
Salyersville Man Arrested on Carjacking Charges
A man from Salyersville is facing carjacking and other charges after police say he tried to get into someone else’s car without their permission. Paintsville PD says they got a […]
New Swiftwater Rescue Boat for Paintsville Fire Department
Some new equipment at the Paintsville Fire Department could be a lifesaver in an emergency. The department has bought a new swiftwater rescue boat that the responders say will be […]
Increased Law Enforcement Coming to Floyd County
Floyd County is putting more police on the road for Summer. Sheriff John Hunt says that as the weather gets warmer, crime tends to rise, so his office is being […]
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Announces Disaster Assistance for Kentuckians
Another federal program will help Kentuckians affected by recent natural disasters. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced federal disaster assistance for the Commonwealth. The services will provide […]
Deadline to Renew Medicaid Benefits is Approaching

The deadline to renew Medicaid benefits is approaching. Kentucky children who need Medicaid benefits have just weeks left to be renewed. A renewal process hasn’t occurred since the global COVID-19 […]
Kentucky Lawmakers Have Different Opinions on Possibility of Iran Attack

Kentucky lawmakers in Washington have different opinions as President Trump weighs a US attack on Iran. Among those opposing a strike is Senator Rand Paul. He says restraint is the […]
Embankment Repairs Scheduled for KY 580 in Johnson County

Road Closed Thursday and Friday, June 19–20 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises motorists that KY 580 will be closed at mile point 3.4 in the Hargess area […]
Traffic Change Scheduled for Wednesday Along Mountain Parkway in Magoffin County

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 17, 2025) – A traffic change will be in place on the Mountain Parkway in Magoffin County for Wednesday, June 18, weather permitting. Striping work will begin […]
Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Lee County

BEATTYVILLE, Ky. – On June 16, 2025, at approximately 4:22 p.m. (EDT), Kentucky State Police (KSP) Richmond Post 7 was notified by Lee County Sheriff Joe Lucas that he located two […]