Kentucky State Police Investigates Deadly Pike County Fire
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (March 17, 2025) –The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call on March 16, 2025 at 6:21 am of a structure fire in the Pikeville community. Investigators […]
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Magoffin County
Two people have been arrested on drug charges at the Magoffin County library. The Independent is reporting that James Orem, of Paintsville, was arrested after the car he was driving […]
Fatal Crash in Breathitt County
A 78-year-old woman has been identified as the fatality in a two-vehicle accident last week in Breathitt County. Carol Campbell, of Hardshell, was reportedly driving when her vehicle crossed the […]
FEMA Individual Assistance Available for Flood Victims
During the floods if you rent property you are still eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance including students and homeowners in Breathitt, Estill, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Letcher, Martin, Perry, and Pike counties […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 13, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on upcoming weather, storm recovery, awards to boost tourism, School Social Work Month and upcoming events at the […]
Arrest Made Following High-Speed Chase
Police in Prestonsburg, Pikeville Coal Run Police Department, and Kentucky State Police got into a high-speed chase on Friday while looking for a car reportedly driving at excessive speed. The […]
Prestonsburg Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
The following is a release from Prestonsburg Police Department: Over the last several months, Prestonsburg Police Detectives have investigated a report made that Simon Roxas, 22, of Prestonsburg was in […]
FEMA offering tips for returning home safely after a disaster
Residents who have evacuated their homes should take precautions if the home had damage. Be aware that the structure may be weakened or contaminated with mold or sewage, which can […]
UPDATE: Johnson County’s Burn Ban Lifted
The burning ban imposed in Johnson County on March 10, 2025, has been lifted, effective immediately. In the executive order, Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie states that the rainfall this […]
Johnson County Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A traffic stop on US-460 has led to the arrest of a Johnson County man. Kentucky State Police and Paintsville Police say they discovered a substantial amount of drugs in […]