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KSP: Johnson men found with half a pound of meth
Kentucky State Police, according to a statement from the agency's Post 9, arrested two individuals on April 25 after illegal drugs were discovered during a traffic safety checkpoint. KSP troopers, along with Post 9’s Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic safety checkpoint in the Salyersville community of Magoffin County, the...
Deputies search for girl, teen last seen in Sevier County in April
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Deputies are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy, who were last seen in Sevier County on April 22. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office published a poster, sharing that they were searching for Alaina Willis, 10, and Jesse Willis, 15. SCSO said the two may be in the […]
Teacher of the Year highlights another Johnson County educator
Kevin Dailey, Kentucky’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, has been on a mission to recognize exceptional teachers as part of his series, “The (Im)Perfect Classroom.”. For the second time, Dailey has chosen to highlight a Johnson County educator, this time choosing Porter Elementary School teacher Nikki Johnson. “As...
Housing Summit held in Johnson County
Johnson County’s first-ever Housing Summit was held on April 23 at the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum in Staffordsville. The event was the result of vision and planning by the Johnson County Fiscal Court, according to a statement from the court, and focused on addressing the housing crisis by exploring innovative approaches and collaborative solutions for their community.
Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:. Dylan Tomblin, 27, of Paintsville, was arrested Saturday in Lovely on a bench warrant. Deputy David Reffett made the arrest. Brett Waller, 59, of Lovely, was arrested Saturday on Riverfront Road, Lovely, on a warrant for...
KSP Trooper Island looking for campers
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - With Trooper Island welcoming its first week of campers later this month, posts around the state are still looking for applicants to spend a week at Kentucky State Police’s summer camp. The camp is a free, weeklong venture that brings students and troopers together to...
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