Tag: Johnson County
Johnson County Native Sings at Inaugural Concert
Johnson County native Marlana VanHoose sang at the Inaugural Concert at the Lincoln Memorial on Thursday.
Johnson County Native to Perform at Inaugural Concert
Johnson County native Marlana VanHoose will perform at the Presidential Inaugural concert in Washington D.C.
Pedestrian killed after fatal collision in Johnson Co.
Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in a wheelchair.
One year since deadly floods hit Johnson Co.
It was one year ago today (July 13, 2017,) that Johnson County suffered a devastating flash flood that took the lives of four people.
Kentucky Senate moves bills promoting religious expression
The Kentucky state Senate is taking action on bills designed to promote religious expression in public schools and businesses.
Kentucky’s Chris Stapleton wins two Grammy Awards
Kentucky-native Chris Stapleton won two Grammy Awards on Monday night at the 58th annual ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
FEMA: Disaster recovery centers to transition to loan outreach centers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FEMA) – Disaster recovery centers in Carter and Johnson counties will transition to disaster loan outreach centers at 9 a.m. on Wednesday,...
Disaster Recovery Center opens in Johnson County
A Commonwealth/ FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Johnson County to assist homeowners, renters and business owners in Carter, Johnson, Rowan, and Trimble counties who sustained damage as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in July.
Drone used to look for hazardous materials after Johnson County flooding
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection used a drone to search for hazardous materials in areas devastated by flash flooding in Johnson County.
UPDATE: Lexington first responders leave for Johnson County
Lexington first responders left Thursday night for Johnson County. They'll be lending a hand to their comrades in the flood-ravaged area. The group will also deliver items that were donated in Lexington.
Sundy Best holds benefit concert for flood victims
Kentucky-native band Sundy Best returned to their roots on Wednesday to help raise money for flood damage in Johnson County.
‘Sundy Best’ to perform benefit concert for storm victims
The country music duo, 'Sundy Best,' is taking time away from a national tour to play a benefit concert in Paintsville next Wednesday to raise money for storm victims in Johnson County.
Kroger in Richmond holding food drive for flood victims
The Kroger in the Richmond Plaze in Richmond is holding a food drive this weekend for Johnson County flood victims. The donations will be delivered next Tuesday.
UPDATE: Fourth flood victim found and identified in Johnson County
The body of a man who was credited with saving four family members from flash flooding in Johnson County has been found and identified. The coroner says 34-year old Scott Johnson's body was recovered Friday.
Outpouring of support in Johnson County after flash floods
There is an outpouring of support in Johnson County after flash floods destroyed the community of Flatgap on Monday.
Additional search dog teams to help in Johnson County
Members of Owen County's Commonwealth Canine Search & Recovery team and the Grand Paws Search Dog Association are expected in Johnson County on Thursday to help search for missing flood victims.
Kentucky flooding leaves 1 dead, 7 unaccounted for
Flood waters that rushed through eastern Kentucky mountains left one dead, seven unaccounted for and an estimated 150 homes damaged or destroyed.
Coroner: One man is dead, 9-people missing in Johnson County after flash flooding
The Johnson County coroner says one man is dead and nine people are missing after flash flooding hit the Flat Gap Community on Monday. The victim's name wasn't released pending notification of family.
Business reports semi collision with sheriff’s dept. cruiser
A Johnson County Sheriff’s cruiser and a tractor trailer truck from Rumpke Waste & Recycling were involved in a collision on Thursday, around 2 p.m.
Johnson County teen to sing National Anthem at NBA Finals
18-year old Marlana Vanhoose of Johnson County, who has cerebral palsy and was born blind, will sing the National Anthem before game 6 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland Tuesday night. You'll see the game on ABC 36.
