Sheriff Johnny Bivens talks with deputies near where human remains were discovered on Wednesday. The remains have been identified as those of a missing Vinton County, Ohio, man. – Dennis Brown Photo
Officials are investigating the discovery of human remains Continue reading
Sheriff Johnny Bivens
Sheriff Johnny Bivens says his office has seen a decrease in petty thefts in recent months but he has noticed an increase of culprits looking for something bigger.
Bivens said a couple of the larger thefts included Continue reading
Officers surround a garage where a man has barricaded himself. The man was arrested peacefully and placed under arrest. – Dennis Brown Photo
A Tollesboro man has been arrested and charged following a standoff that lasted over five hours Friday Continue reading
First responders examine the scene of a fatal Lewis County crash involving a cement truck. The crash happened on KY 377 near the Rowan County line. – Dennis Brown Photo
The operator of a cement truck died Wednesday after the Continue reading
Lewis County Schools Superintendent Jamie Weddington sent a letter home with students today (8/27/19) in which he describes a “vague, unsubstantiated threat against a school district in Kentucky.”
Letter to parents from Superintendent Jamie Weddington. See below to view PDF. Continue reading
The drivers of both vehicles were taken to the hospital following a collision on the AA Highway east of Vanceburg. – Dennis Brown Photo
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a two-vehicle collision on the AA Highway Wednesday (6/12/19) Continue reading