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BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A bridge crossing the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Breathitt County is closed due to damage. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said that the bridge, located at mile marker 4 on KY 3193, will be out of commission until further notice because of damage to a brace.
Kentucky State Police are searching for two teenagers who escaped from the Woodsbend Youth Development Center in West Liberty.
A crew from NBC’s TODAY show on Friday was at Tomahawk in Martin County to document the “area’s rich musical heritage, strong community spirit, and commitment to cultural learning,” said James Leon Webb, President and Board Chairman of Stidham Old Time Music Association. “Their visit to the Stidham Old Time Music Association and James Webb Musical Repair and Sales will highlight the value of preserving old-time music traditions, enjoying hands-on musical fun, and attending a community jam at the music shop.” Webb said the show also would visit Martin County High School to feature the Pick and Bow after-school program. Entertainment Weekly reported in September that Harry Smith, 75, was set to host a new on-air segment called “Common Good” that will feature stories across “TODAY,” “NBC Nightly News,” and live events that air on NBC News. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I have done for so long: tell America’s story,” Smith told People in a statement. “I have long believed that there is more that unites us than divides us. It’s in our bones. It’s part of America’s DNA.” The air date wasn’t immediately available Friday morning, and representatives from TODAY didn’t immediately provide
A judge has dismissed the City of Prestonsburg, its police department, and multiple county officials from a wrongful death lawsuit relating to the death of Amber Spradlin.
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – Dominion Realty Group officially celebrated its opening in downtown Paintsville Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. The new business is located at 209 Main Street in Paintsville, with Jared May serving as Principal Broker. Dominion Realty Group...
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources opened two wildlife management areas Wednesday, Nov. 4, adding 1,337 acres in eastern and southern Kentucky. Crow Creek in Clinton and Cumberland counties and Muddygut near Lowmansville offers deer, turkey and small game hunting, according to the department. Hunting at both properties...
ASHLAND, Ky. — A Johnson County man has entered a guilty plea to charges associated with armed drug trafficking. Brian “Butterbean” Charles, 43, of Thelma, was arrested after Kentucky State Police conducted a drug raid at his home July 7 and seized 3 lbs. of meth, 28 grams of fentanyl, eight handguns, a shotgun and more than $23,000 in cash.
Democrat Ellen Morrison Kelley narrowly lost the Floyd County Commissioners District 1 race to Republican incumbent Al Knable.
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – A Johnson County man accused of concealing his mother’s death for months while collecting money from her bank account has waived his case to a grand jury. 56-year-old John L. Carroll of Paintsville is charged after his mother’s body was discovered at their residence...
Some Eastern Kentucky races were decided by margins of fewer than 50 votes.
Prestonsburg, Ky – The Prestonsburg City’s Utilities Commission has issued a voluntary boil water advisory due to scheduled maintenance. The affected area includes customers from 118 to 383 North Highland Avenue, along with all of Trimble Branch and Mary Jane Street. As a precaution, residents in these areas should bring drinking water to a rolling boil for at least three minutes before consumption. Samples are being sent for lab analysis, and the advisory will remain in place until further notice.
