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Kentucky State Police Post 8 is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man believed to be connected to a theft in the Slade area of Powell County. The individual was captured in surveillance photographs nea…
Read story →The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order aimed at preventing potential blackouts across a regional power grid serving portions of Kentucky and 12 other states. The order, effective Oct. 13-16, allows …
Read story →James Everett Ward Jr. of Louisa was arrested by Louisa Police following a reported domestic violence incident. According to the citation, a woman told officers Ward slapped her across the face and grabbed her by the ne…
Read story →Zachery Cochran of Louisa was arrested by Paintsville Police on an indictment warrant issued by Lawrence County Circuit Court. Cochran faces five charges: • BURGLARY, 1ST DEGREE • PERSISTENT FELONY OFFENDER II • HARASS…
Read story →A female hiker missing since midday Monday was safely rescued early Tuesday following a technical rope rescue involving Morgan and Wolfe County search and rescue teams. Three Morgan County rescuers located the woman but…
Read story →Paintsville High School students have completed the first snowplow design of this year’s Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Paint the Plow program. Featuring Paintsville’s signature tiger stripes, the colorful plow carries…
Read story →Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard announced Monday evening that the 6-inch water main break on Route 40 near the Falcon Post Office has been repaired. Salyersville Water Works crews worked nearly 20 consecutive hours, c…
Read story →Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on South Lake Drive in downtown Prestonsburg, near the Strand Theatre, Monday afternoon. According to Allen Volunteer Fire Department, Prestonsburg Fire/EMS and police we…
Read story →Kentucky State Representative Bobby McCool has donated $500 to the Johnson Central High School Lady Eagles soccer program in Johnson County. The team publicly thanked McCool for his contribution, saying the support will…
Read story →Kentucky State Representative Bobby McCool is warning residents about a fake Facebook account using his name and photograph to contact people through Messenger and request money. McCool says he is not behind the message…
Read story →The Coffee House in Paintsville is reopening its doors Tuesday, Oct. 13, following several months of closure. Owner Stephanie and the Coffee House family announced the return while thanking customers and the community f…
Read story →The Louisa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash at Falls Creek Exxon in Lawrence County Monday morning. According to police, a semi truck leaving the fuel pumps struck a pedestrian at approximately 5:50 a.m.…
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