Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a major winter storm expected to hit Kentucky tonight through Friday morning, producing significant amounts of rain, sleet, snow and ice. A winter weather warning is in Continue reading
Man charged in Christmas incident at school
Derek McDavid
A man who lives near Laurel Elementary School has been charged in connection with breaking into the facility on Christmas Day and discharging a firearm while there.
Sheriff Johnny Bivens said the alleged incident happened on the night Continue reading
Friday is last day to change party registration for primary election
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams reminds Kentuckians who wish to update their political party affiliation to do so by December 31, in order to be eligible to vote in the May 17, 2022, primary election.
“If you are currently Continue reading
Preston Neill Walters found guilty in death of Justin Johnson
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Maridelle Malone presents evidence to a Lewis County Circuit Court Jury in the trial of Preston Neill Walters.
BREAKING – A Lewis County Circuit Court Jury has found Preston Neill Walters guilty in the death of Justin Continue reading
Four week closure on KY 989 (Salt Lick Road)
Salt Lick Road will have an extended closure for emergency slide repairs
Emergency slide repairs on KY 989 (Salt Lick Road) near Glen Springs in Lewis County will require a temporary four-week closure of the state highway.
Beginning Monday morning Continue reading
Jimmy Lykins stepping down as judge executive
Jimmy Lykins
Jimmy Lykins has announced he is stepping down as Lewis County Judge Executive effective today (October 29).
Lykins formally notified Gov. Andy Beshear this morning in a brief letter.
“Please accept this letter as formal notice that I Continue reading
Speed limit change on KY 57 at Tollesboro
New 35 mph zone between AA Highway and Evans Lane
The Kentucky Department of Highways is reducing the speed limit on part of KY 57 (Mt. Carmel Road) south of Tollesboro in Lewis County as a safety precaution.
The speed Continue reading
Walters trial date pushed back
Preston Neill Walters
The trial date for a Lewis County man charged in the death of Justin Johnson more than four years ago has once again been pushed back.
Preston Neill Walters, 56, of Garrison, was scheduled for a jury Continue reading
Prater Memorial Bike Tour is Saturday
Dennis Prater
Vanceburg’s Dennis Prater has helped to organize a cycling tour to promote tourism and cycling in the area. Prater said the ride will also honor his cousin, Keith Prater, who died in 2017.
The third annual tour will Continue reading