‘Bogus Beggar’ arrested in Paintsville
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Gary Thompson, a man popularly known as the “Bogus Beggar” for allegedly pretending…
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Johnson woman reaches plea deal in federal meth trafficking case
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Johnson County woman is soon expected to enter a guilty plea in a federal drug…
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Johnson couple arrested for meth trafficking
SITKA, Ky. — A Johnson County couple was arrested on drug trafficking charges Saturday, after…
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Illness closes Johnson schools next week
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Due to a rising number of absences related to illness in both students and…
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2022 general election recap
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A red wave crashed on Pike County on election night, with voters sending several…
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East Ky. getting millions for water, sewer projects
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced last week that communities around the state will…
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Man leads police on high-speed chase through three counties
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A Johnson County man is in jail after leading police on a chase through several…
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Johnson man indicted on federal drug charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Johnson County man who has had frequent run-ins with police could be facing…
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Two East Ky. teachers selected for innovative education program
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Two Eastern Kentucky teachers are among 11 statewide selected for a new group…
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Detroit drug supplier sentenced to 15 years
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Detroit man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for his involvement…
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