Salyersville Man Accused of Shoplifting at Paintsville Walmart
A Salyersville man, Scotty Marshall, was arrested by Paintsville police after he was accused of shoplifting at the Paintsville Walmart. Police said when they arrived Marshall tried to run to […]
Floyd County Man Indicted on Drug Charges
Joshua Vajada, of Floyd County, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug related charges. On September 12th, a search warrant served at Vajada’s home found firearms and […]
Floyd County Man Arrested after Allegedly Trying to Kill His Mother
A man in Floyd County has been arrest and charged with trying to kill his mother. Thirty-four-year-old Benjamin Shepard was arrested while at home after his mother called the police. […]
Copper Thieves Hit Several Locations on Thanksgiving
Copper thieves hit several locations in Eastern Kentucky on Thanksgiving. The copper thefts meant several homes and businesses were without service. The thieves cut service lines in tricky terrain near […]
US-23 Reopened Following Accident in Louisa
There was a traffic accident on US Highway 23 at the Walmart intersection in Louisa on Saturday night. That intersection was shut down for a short time while first responders […]
Report: Over 25 Percent of Area Households Living With Food Insecurity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reporting that one in every five kids in Kentucky don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Data released by Kentucky Youth Advocates […]
Kentucky Main Street Peppermint Trail is Underway
The Kentucky Main Street Peppermint Trail has officially started. This year, 23 Kentucky Main Street communities are participating in the Peppermint Trail – an initiative to increase visitation to small towns, local […]
Officials Exploring Possibility of Four-Year University in Hazard
A study looking into a four-year residential public university in Hazard is still being discussed. The Hazard Community and Technical College would be expanding programs to offer bachelor’s degrees and […]
Murder Suspect Behind Bars in Letcher County
A murder suspect is behind bars in Letcher County. Local police said 25-year-old Vincent Fleming is linked to an unspecified incident on November 21st. He reportedly is being held in […]
Ohio Man Arrested in Paintsville Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
A man from Akron, Ohio, has been indicted by a federal grand jury after his arrest in March in Paintsville. During a traffic stop, an investigation found more than two […]