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Apr 12, 2021 9:39 AM
A Missouri man is facing several charges after leading law enforcement on a chase in Perry Co Thursday. A KSP Trooper observed a car swerving on route 451 and attempted to make a stop, but the driver sped on. The Trooper followed the car into Hazard, when Hazard Police took over. The driver led police to Airport Gardens before ditching his vehicle. Police briefly searched the area and found Michael Royer, who was already wanted in Missouri. He now faces several charges in Kentucky, including DUI.
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The Johnson County Health Department reported 1 new case of COVID-19 in the county over the weekend... * 0 on Friday, April 9 * 0 on Saturday, April 1...

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Apr 12, 2021 9:41 AM
According to the Perry Co Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to complaints of gunshots at a home near the Perry/Breathitt Co line Friday evening. The home was located off of Highway 476 on Feb Fork Road near the Rowdy community and arrested 31-year-old Joseph Collins. He was charged with a single count of attempted murder. The Perry Co Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate this incident.
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Apr 5, 2021 5:27 PM
The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call on Sunday, April 04, 2021, regarding a shots fired complaint in Pike County.
KSP troopers and investigators responded to a residence on Chloe Road where they discovered a property dispute between neighbors had led to an altercation and one man shot.
The initial investigation indicated Jerry Coleman discharged a firearm during the altercation with five individuals.
David Taylor suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to Pikeville Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Jerry Coleman was transported by Lifeguard Ambulance Service to Pikeville Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Apr 5, 2021 5:21 PM
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Apr 5, 2021 8:36 PM
On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear said all Kentuckians 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for individuals 16 and older; the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for individuals 18 and older.
“Beginning today, Kentuckians as young as 16 can sign up for their shot of hope,” said Gov. Beshear. “This means Kentucky has beaten by a full month President Joe Biden’s goal and timeline for all Americans 16 and up being able to get the vaccine. These vaccines are our ticket out of this pandemic. They are not only safe; they are saving lives.”

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Apr 5, 2021 12:21 PM
According to the Kentucky State Police in Hazard, on Friday, April 2, 2021, at approximately 6:59 P.M, Perry Co 911 received a call on Slick Ford Road in the Viper Community of Perry Co in reference to a shooting complaint. Upon the request of the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers and Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 13, responded to the scene. Upon the arrival of KSP, they located two individuals with gunshot wounds. Timothy Bailey, 41, of Booneville, was airlifted from the scene to a medical facility to be treated for injuries sustained. Nancy Smith, 63, of Viper, was located and pronounced deceased on scene by the Perry Co Coroner’s Office.

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Apr 1, 2021 5:23 AM
The Johnson Co Health Department reported 6 new case of COVID-19 within the county on Wednesday, March 31. With Wednesday’s new cases, Johnson County’s total now increases to 2,058 cases, with 2009 recovered. There are currently 24 active cases, 3 person is hospitalized and there has been 25 reported deaths in Johnson Co since the pandemic first started.
* The Johnson Co Health Dept. reported that Johnson Co. closed out the month of March with a total of 105 cases. Here is the breakdown of monthly total cases for Johnson Co since the first case was reported in April 2020:
April – 3

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Apr 1, 2021 5:19 AM
The Magoffin Co Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman recently and charged her with drug trafficking. The Sheriff’s Office was at the woman’s house to serve a bench warrant on her, but while the Deputy was at the house he spotted a bag of suspected heroin. The Deputy was given permission to search of the home and uncovered additional suspected heroin and other drugs, along with scales and drug paraphernalia. The woman was identified as 52 year-old Sheila Arnett, who now faces charges of heroin trafficking, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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The cleanup is underway at a church in Powell County devastated by vandals.
The sheriff’s office has disclosed few details but pictures from South Fork Church of God tell the story.
Extensive damage is seen with walls ripped apart, pews flipped over, hymnals torn up and offices ransacked.
Authorities ask anyone with information about the vandalism to contact the Powell County Sheriff’s Office.
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Mar 17, 2021 6:40 PM
Due to a main line break, although no contamination has been confirmed, Paintsville Utilities has voluntarily issued a boil water advisory for our customers on Main Street in Paintsville starting at College Street to the end of Main Street at Euclid Avenue.
This advisory is being issued as a precautionary measure and is in effect until further notice.
Paintsville Utilities is advising all customers in the affected areas to boil their water before using it for drinking, making ice, cooking, washing dishes, brushing teeth or food preparation. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for three minutes, and let it cool before using. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

Currently on ventilator: 60
Top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Fayette, Lyon and Hardin. Each county reported at least 35 new cases.
To see a list of those reported lost to the virus today, click here.
Kentucky’s 
COVID-19 Vaccine Website, vaccine.ky.gov, shows Kentuckians which phase they are in specifically. Individuals can sign up for notifications so state officials can communicate with them when doses become available at new and existing sites. Kentucky’s vaccine map lists regional vaccination partners statewide, so individuals can search their county or region and see how to schedule an appointment. Below the vaccine map, Kentuckians can find additional vaccination sites at Kroger, Walmart and Walgreens stores, as well as independent pharmacies.