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Flat Gap woman arrested following one-vehicle crash
A one-vehicle collision led to the arrest of a Flat Gap woman on charges of alcohol intoxication and leaving the scene of an accident May 10. Deputy Isaac Owens of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said he was dispatched to a Flat Gap residence in reference to a woman who called 911 and said she was involved in a single-vehicle crash and could not open the driver’s side door, according to the arrest report.
Johnson County woman on the run from police after stealing from King’s Daughters Clinic
Prestonsburg Police Department has issued a warning to the public of credit fraud and hoping for help in locating the woman they suspect in the crime. Katie Picklesimer, of Tutor Key in Johnson County who worked at King’s Daughters Clinic in Prestonsburg is accused of stealing people’s credit card information.
Breathitt Co. officials look to curb food insecurity
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Food insecurity is an ongoing issue for people across the nation, including Breathitt County. From inflation to transportation, there are several barriers folks face trying to get food. Jackson Mayor Laura Thomas said folks have to choose between buying fresh food for more money or...
For second year in a row, Morehead State University produces Kentucky Teacher of the Year award winner
According to the KEA, this is the second year in a row that a Rowan County School District educator has won the honor of Teacher of the Year, which Allison Slone said does not strike her as a coincidence.
Rain is moving in
HAZARD, KY. (WYMT) - Showers, a few thunderstorms will be the theme the next few days. Some of the activity could be locally heavy. A combination of elements are coming together to provide showers and scattered thunderstorms today into tonight. Some of this activity could produce some locally heavy rainfall. High temperatures today will be in the mid and upper 70s.
Paintsville man to serve 20 years in prison on trafficking charges
A Paintsville man who saw a string of arrests for drug-related charges in 2023 was sentenced to serve a total of 20 years in prison by the Johnson County Circuit Court on May 10. According to Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Matt Runyon, controlled buys conducted by the Kentucky State Police’s Drug...
Bulldogs bite past Tigers in 10
With the season winding down and the postseason on the horizon a late season showdown between two of the top baseball teams in the 15th Region took place this past Monday at Charlie Adkins Field in Paintsville as the Paintsville Tigers duked it out with Lawrence County. It was a...
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