Gov. Beshear Encourages Communities To Apply for Economic Development and Job Creation Grants in Eastern Kentucky
Deadline to apply is May 12, 2025 FRANKFORT, KY. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Appalachian communities to apply for this year’s Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant […]
2 Arrested on Drug Charges in Pikeville

A tip to Pikeville Police about possible drug trafficking has helped land two people in jail. The tip reportedly included a description of the man and what car he was […]
Pikeville Man Indicted on Vehicular Homicide Charges

A Pikeville man, Clinton Wayne Justice, has been indicted on vehicular homicide charges, DUI, tampering, and leaving the scene of an accident. Justice is accused in the incident that killed Eric […]
Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in 11 counties who are out of […]
2025-2026 Kentucky fishing and hunting licenses available now

March 1 starts the new license year for outdoor recreation in Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2025) — Licenses and permits are available now to fish, hunt and trap in Kentucky […]
Johnson County Man Facing Assault Charges

State troopers investigated a domestic violence situation. They have arrested Christopher Ross Stewart, of Johnson County, as part of that investigation. Troopers were called to a home on Silk Stocking […]
Johnson County Community Foundation Receives $15,000 Donation for Flood Recovery Efforts
The Johnson County Community Foundation has received a $15,000 donation toward helping flood recovery efforts. Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Vice President Judy Daniel said in a news release that […]
Gov. Beshear Visits Eastern Kentucky, Provides Update on Severe Weather Response

HAZARD/HINDMAN, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear visited with flood-affected Kentuckians in Perry and Knott counties and provided an update on the storm recovery response. “We’re in Eastern […]
Gov. Beshear: Expedited Major Disaster Declaration Issued for Kentucky Following February Flooding
Federal funding will include individual and public assistance FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that President Donald Trump has approved his request for an Expedited Major […]
The Salvation Army Continues Relief Efforts in Kentucky Following Devastating Floods

Hazard, KY – In response to the catastrophic flooding that struck Kentucky on February 15-16, The Salvation Army has been actively providing relief to impacted communities across the state. With some […]