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 […]
53rd District Basketball Tournament

The 53rd District Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament is underway this week at Knott County Central High School. Monday, February 23, 2026 Cordia Lady Lions vs Jenkins Lady Cavaliers – […]
College Basketball Weekend Wrap-up

In college basketball action over the weekend, The Kentucky Wildcats were edged at Auburn Saturday night, 75 to 74. Otega Oweh with 29 points; Wildcats are 17 and 10 on […]
Mingo County Man Charged in Pike County Child Exploitation Case

Charges have been filed against a man who police say tried to lure a Pike County child into helping him produce child pornography. Tylar Castor of Mingo County was being […]
Man Dead Following Weekend House Fire In Letcher County

A man is dead following a weekend house fire in Letcher County. Emergency crews were called to the property on Kentucky Highway 343 in McRoberts shortly after 7:30 Saturday morning. […]
Closings and Delays for Monday, February 23, 2026

Sponsored by Wil-Mik, Inc. and Less Tax Big Sandy Community and Technical College Operating Virtually Monday Floyd County Schools Closed Monday Johnson County Schools Closed Monday Knott County Schools Closed […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued Along Route 1092 in Johnson County

From Paintsville Utilities: BOIL WATER ADVISORY DUE TO MAIN LINE MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH NO CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, PAINTSVILLE UTILITIES HAS VOLUNTARILY ISSUED A BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREA […]
Minor Earthquake Reported in Northeast Kentucky

Residents in northeastern Kentucky may have noticed a minor shake early Friday morning. The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.2 magnitude earthquake in Lewis County, Kentucky, near Vanceburg. The […]
Perry County Man Facing Criminal Trespass Charges

A Perry County man is accused of criminal trespassing after a woman told police that he also tried to assault her. Kentucky State Police responded to an apartment complex in […]