LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Tackling trash and fostering possibilities

The Carter County Fiscal Court began its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night with comments from the public. Local resident Kenny Smith brought to...

STATE GOVERNMENT

Committee approves measure aimed at lowering electricity costs for Eastern Kentucky consumers

Frankfort, Kentucky (March 9, 2026) – The Eastern Kentucky Energy Savings Act, legislation focused on lowering costs for consumers while also strengthening the reliability...

CRIME

Weekly Arrests: 3/11/26

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center over the past week. This list includes local arrests only. It...

Weekly Arrests: 3/4/26

Weekly Arrests: 2/25/26

Weekly Arrests: 2/18/26

Weekly Arrests: 2/11/26

TRAFFIC

Arrest made in Grayson hit and run

Grayson police have made an arrest in a pedestrian hit and run incident captured on surveillance video Wednesday morning. Stephen Ray Ludwig, 33, of...

EDUCATION

Board approves schedule and bus purchase

The Carter County Board of Education voted to approve a new schedule for the 2025-26 school year at their regular meeting on February 16....

Emergency Response

Dangers of winter weather

Winter brings with it a list of challenges. Some are inconvenient, such as shorter days and a drop in temperatures. Other challenges can be...