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A large portion of Johnson County is under a boil water advisory after a water main break.    Paintsville Utilities says so far there have been no reports o ...

JOHNSON COUNTY (April 26, 2023) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of daytime closures along KY 1107 in Johnson County. The work si...

The West Van Lear veteran served in the Navy during World War II, hitting the water before his 19th birthday as one of 18 Johnson County men drafted to join the crew on the USS Hornet CV-12.

One of the three former prison guards at the U.S. Penitentiary at Big Sandy, accused of assaulting inmates and then covering it up, has pleaded guilty...

Over the weekend, lockups were a bit on the lighter side in Boyd, while Greenup saw a higher than average influx of inmates.

Weekend bookings saw the usual fare of charges — DUI, drugs and bench warrants.

Another weekend has come and gone with more people across the region finding themselves behind bars.

Another weekend has come and gone with more people across the region finding themselves behind bars.

Nearly all area jails saw an uptick over Memorial Day weekend, ranging from accused court-date skippers to suspected drug pushers to state and federal inmates just passing through.