House Bill 447 Aims to Strengthen Rural EMS Funding
Rural paramedics gathered recently in support of a bill working it’s way through the Kentucky statehouse. The bill is designed to address so-called ambulance deserts in rural areas. It would […]
Eastern Kentucky’s Landon Hughes Takes the Stage on American Idol
If you’re an American Idol fan, a Hazard native is made his debut on the ABC hit talent show this week. Landon Hughes, a Hazard High Schoo graduate appeared on […]
Johnson County Man Arrested After Alleged Storage Burglary, Assault on Officer
A Johnson County man finds himself behind bars, accused of a burglary to a storage building. Paintsville Police responded to an address on Pine Street on Sunday before sunrise. The […]
Kentucky Lawmakers Consider Flexibility for School Make-Up Days After Winter Storm
Kentucky lawmakers are considering a couple of measures that would give school administrators some flexibility when it comes to handling unexpected days off. House Bill 631 would allow the commissioner […]
Ohio Man Arrested After DUI Crash on KY 302 in Van Lear
A man from Ohio is charged with DUI and felony assault after crashing his vehicle at Van Lear on Saturday. Deputies responded to the site of the crash on KY […]
Martin County Traffic Stop Results in Major Meth Seizure
A Martin County traffic stop led to a major meth bust on Milo Road in Tomahawk. A sheriff’s deputy says a pickup with its back window blocked was seen crossing […]
Ohio Man Arrested in Floyd County on Sexual Extortion Charge
An Ohio man has been arrested in Floyd County on a felony charge of sexual extortion. Court documents say 23‑year‑old Nicholas Newsome of Green Springs, Ohio, was picked up on […]
Paintsville Schools Advance STEAM Academy Plans
The Paintsville Independent School Board has approved a schematic design for the new STEAM Academy, which is planned for the former Family Federal Building on Main Street. An architect told […]
Spring Burn Ban In Effect Across Kentucky
A springtime burn ban is now in effect across Kentucky. The restrictions are meant to prevent wildfires, running now through the end of April. Open burning within 150 feet of […]
Kentucky Power Requesting Permission To Spread Out Fuel Adjustment Charges
Leaders with Kentucky Power are asking the Public Service Commission to allow them to spread out fuel adjustment charges for January. A much larger-than-usual charge will appear on March bills […]