JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Johnson County man accused of sodomy has had his charge dismissed in court. A charge of first-degree sodomy against Ryan Michael Bowman, 34, of Tutor Key, was dismissed with prejudice on September 2, at the request of the victim. Chaffin was arrested on August [...] The post Johnson County man sees sodomy charge dismissed in court appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

LOUISA, Ky. (WSIP) – A Louisa man is facing multiple charges after Kentucky State Police say he was found riding in a vehicle reported stolen from a Food City parking lot. According to court records, Justin Fitzpatrick was a passenger in a vehicle traveling over 100 mph when KSP and [...] The post Louisa man faces auto theft charges following high speed chase appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

A clash featuring a pair of mountain powerhouses produced a defensive struggle as the visiting Belfry Pirates downed Johnson Central Friday night, 12-6 in the Hutch Bowl played a Coach Jim Matney Field. The Golden Eagles were held scoreless until late in the contest as Belfry clamped down on the [...] The post High School Football Scores: Friday, September 4th appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested in Bourbon County on Thursday.  According to Bourbon County Dispatch, Bevin had an active bench warrant out of Jefferson County after not turning over financial documents in child support case.  The case involves his adopted son, Jonah Bevin, [...] The post Former KY Governor Matt Bevin arrested on active bench warrant appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

STAFFORDSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – A Johnson County man faces multiple charges following a domestic violence incident Thursday that led authorities to discover several apparent explosive devices at a Staffordsville-area property. 47-year-old Robert Thomas Smith of West Van Lear was arrested after Paintsville Police responded to reports of a woman screaming [...] The post Johnson County man arrested after explosives found at Staffordsville property appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WSIP) – The city of Prestonsburg is receiving grant funding to link the city’s Passage Rail Trail to the Middle Creek National Battlefield. The city will use its $976,000 funding award to construct a pedestrian and bicycle bridge to safely connect the trail to the battlefield site, creating [...] The post Prestonsburg receives funding to link Passage Rail Trail to Middle Creek National Battlefield appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

Johnson Central vs Belfry (Hutch Bowl) – 7:30 PM (Live on 98.9 FM WSIP and Audio Streamed @ wsipfm.com Paintsville at Eminence – 8:00 PM (Live on 94.7 FM WKLW and Audio Streamed @ wklw.com Lawrence Co at Ashland Blazer – 7:30 PM (Live on 99.3 FM WKYH and Audio [...] The post High School Football Schedule (Friday, 9-4-2026) appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

A new era of Kentucky Football officially begins Saturday, September 5, as the Wildcats welcome the Youngstown State Penguins to Kroger Field for the 2026 season opener. Saturday marks the first game for first-year head coach Will Stein, who takes over as Kentucky’s 39th head coach. Stein arrives in Lexington [...] The post WILL STEIN ERA at UK begins on SATURDAY appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – Gov. Beshear announced that his administration has secured an additional $18 million in FEMA disaster funds to reimburse 10 Kentucky hospitals for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitals receiving funding include Appalachian Regional Healthcare and Pikeville Medical Center. This builds on the Governor’s announcement in May, when [...] The post $18 million in FEAM disaster funds allocated to Kentucky hospitals appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville,

MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – Three federal inmates are facing assault charges following an alleged attack at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy in Martin County. A federal grand jury indicted Gilbert Saldana, Edward Rodriguez and Alfred Fabrow on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do [...] The post Inmates at USP Big Sandy face assault charges after alleged attack appeared first on WSIP – Paintsville, KY.