Dr. Deirdra Robinson Named Director of MSU at Prestonsburg
Morehead State University has named Dr. Deirdra Robinson as the new director of its Prestonsburg campus. A Paintsville native, Robinson has served as an assistant professor of social work and […]
Beshear, Rogers Announce $6.6 Million for Eastern Kentucky Infrastructure
Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers have announced $6.6 million in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization funding for water and wastewater projects in Eastern Kentucky. The Knott County […]
Kentucky Reports Fourth Consecutive Drop in Overdose Deaths
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – Drug overdose deaths continued to decline across Kentucky in 2025, according to a new report. The report shows 1,110 Kentucky residents died from overdoses last year, […]
Johnson County Man Arrested in Connection With 2025 Fatal Floyd County Crash
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Johnson County man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that occurred more than a year ago in Floyd County. Forty-two-year-old Joshua […]
Kentucky Opry Opens 30th Season This Weekend at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WSIP) – This weekend marks the return of the 30th season of Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry, performing at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Opening night is […]
Sen. Mitch McConnell Continues Recovery, Remains Off Senate Floor
WASHINGTON (WXKQ) — Senator Mitch McConnell continues to recover after recently being hospitalized but will not be on the Senate floor this week and will not be voting. A press […]
Kentucky State Police Opens Recruitment for Cadet Class 108
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WXKQ/WSIP) – Applications are now being accepted by the Kentucky State Police through its online portal for new troopers hoping to join Cadet Class 108. KSP is offering […]
Fatal Crash on U.S. 23 in Lawrence County
One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Lawrence County. Kentucky State Police say the collision happened around 7:35 a.m. on […]
Knott County Woman Arrested After Alleged Meth Use While Caring for Children at Clinic
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WXKQ/WSIP) – A Knott County woman was arrested Monday after authorities say she was under the influence of methamphetamine while caring for two young children at a Prestonsburg […]
Johnson County Authorities Search for Missing Man
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – Authorities in Johnson County are searching for a missing man. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Nicholas Michael […]