Two inmates escape in Johnson County
SITKA, Ky. — Authorities are on the hunt for two escaped inmates in Johnson County. Police are…
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In-depth look at deadly Johnson County shootout
The entire region is talking about the tragic events that unfolded Monday night and into early Tuesday…
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Suspect dies after armed standoff ends in shootout
OIL SPRINGS, Ky. — An armed standoff last night with a man barricaded inside of his home came…
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Bald eagle restored to habitat
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A crowd was drawn to Paintsville Lake over the weekend, in order to witness…
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Superintendent: ‘No credible evidence’ of threats
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Paintsville Independent Schools Superintendent David Gibson today responded…
Read MoreManufacturing institute opens in eastern Kentucky
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A high-tech educator is officially off to the races in Paintsville. EKB News…
Read MorePolice say shoplifter had tub full of meat
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A Floyd County man is facing felony charges, after police say he attempted…
Read MorePolice investigating double murder in Johnson County
(Flat Gap) – Two people are dead of apparent gunshot wounds in the Flat Gap community of Johnson…
Read MoreJohnson County drug roundup continues
On Friday, EKB News was with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office when they conducted a roundup…
Read MoreDrug roundup held in Johnson County
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Several drug trafficking indictment warrants were executed today in Johnson…
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