Estill County receives over 14 million dollars for earmarked projects
Senator Brandon Smith visited Estill County today to present the Estill County Fiscal Court and the Estill County School District with three checks totaling $14,553,000.00. $10,000,000.00 has been designated for the Middle School Student Relocation. $2,233,000.00 for the Priority Local Road project, and $2,320,000.00 for new pedestrian walkway construction over the Kentucky River at the […]
Irvine Hospital presents a new AED for Estill County Citizens
Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital proudly presented a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the community, made possible by the Irvine Lodge #137 F&AM and Irvine Chapter #357 OES. Meghan Mills, director of community health, welcomed attendees, saying, “We are so grateful to our community partners for helping us bring life-saving resources to […]
Six arrested in multi-agency drug sting in Estill
The Irvine Police Department say they executed a search warrant, in the early morning hours, at 145 North Plum St. in reference to a narcotics investigation. The raid was a combined effort from the Irvine Police Department, Kentucky State Police, Estill Co. Sheriff’s Office, and the Ravenna Police Dept. 6 arrests have been made; their […]
Estill County man indicted in Jackson County murder investigation
Kentucky State Police Detective David Hobbs has presented the findings of an ongoing murder investigation to the Estill County Grand Jury regarding the murder of James D. Carmack in Jackson County. 40-year-old Carmack was found shot inside a vehicle near Highway 1209 and Richardson Road in McKee on May 18, 2025. He was pronounced dead on […]
Estill escapee Jeff Harrison back in custody
The Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond, was notified today by the U.S. Marshals Service that Jeffrey Harrison was apprehended just before 3:00 p.m. in Lexington. Mr. Harrison was charged with Escape, 2nd Degree and has been lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center. Jeffrey Harrison, 43, escaped custody during transport the morning of […]
Estill Countian joins the race for new 91st District Rep
Jeff Hensley has made his announcement as a candidate for State Representative in KY’s 91st House District. That includes Estill, Powell and Madison Counties. Hensley is retired from CSX Railroad. He has owned and operated a farm since 1984 where he raised tobacco to currently running a cow and calf operation. Hensley served as Magistrate from 1988-1997 in Estill County. Presently […]
Man escapes for second time in months, search on in Estill County
An inmate, being transported to the Estill County courthouse for court, has escaped this morning and remains at large. 43 year old Jeffrey Harrison ran away from transport officers just before 9:30 this morning. Harrison is believed to have slipped his cuffs and shackles as well. A manhunt is currently underway, and helicopters have responded in the search. Harrison […]
Man perishes in Irvine fire Saturday
The Estill County Coroner was called to Clearview Drive in Irvine around 7 p.m. Saturday night, following a residential trailer fire. The fire department, reportedly, was told on scene that a male that lived in the home was still inside. The body of the man was discovered once the fire had been extinguished. The victim […]
85-year-old Estill man, and accomplice, back in jail for trafficking in controlled substances
The execution of a search warrant by the Estill County Sheriff’s Office and ATF agents at a residence in the Cressy area of Estill County earlier this month led to the discovery of severe animal neglect. That’s when 85-year-old Bobby Osborne was charged with 18 counts of animal cruelty. Yesterday Osborne was re-arrested, along with […]
Valuable dump trailer stolen out of Estill, recovered Saturday in Madison
A valuable dump trailer reported stolen out of Estill County was recovered in Madison County this weekend. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, they got the call the 14-foot big Tex trailer may be in Madison County on Saturday. Deputy Kermeen spotted a truck pulling a trailer matching the reported stolen trailer on Charlie Norris […]
Estill County Rescue Squad saves horse from rising waters
The Estill Couty Resue Squad says the call last night after dark about a horse in flood waters and the owner needing assistance getting to the animal on Kirkland Avenue. Millers Creek Fire & Rescue responded with 4 Large Animal Rescue Techs and City of Irvine Fire Department assiste. on this call. The horse was […]
Bill Wesley speaks out about Estill County River crest level controversy
Representative Bill Wesley is speaking out about earlier contradictions of the severity in flooding expected in Estill County. “This morning, I received an alarming call from the Commissioner of the Kentucky State Emergency Management. I was told that the agency was expecting a river crest near the 40-foot flood level. The commissioner expressed concerns that […]
Facebook post by elected official, with incorrect expected river levels, cause additional problems for Estill County
A post on FB by an elected official, containing erroneous weather information this morning, has created a bit of public alarm in Estill County. The post says the Kentucky River is expected to crest at 40 feet, which would be historic and devastating flood levels. The post has created an increase level of calls to […]
Man dies on the job cleaning brush in Barnes Mountain area of Estill County
A man died in Estill County this afternoon while working on brush clean up for a tree service company in the Barnes Mountain area. According to witnesses, 53-year-old Frankie Jones of Montgomery County just fell over while on the job from an apparent medical episode around 1:30 today. The man was transported to Mercy Health […]
85-year-old man charged with 18 counts of animal cruelty in Estill County
In a disturbing case out of Estill County this afternoon, Sheriff Chris Flynn and Deputies say they were assisting ATF agents with the execution of a search warrant today, when another case of severe animal neglect was discovered. 18 dogs were seized at a residence on Cressy Road. The homeowner, 85-year-old Bobby Osborne was arrested […]
Irvine man sentenced to 87 months for multi-county oxycodone distribution
The Eastern Kentucky District U.S. Attorney Office announced today, an Irvine man, Chad Newman, age 40, was sentenced to 87 months in prison, by U.S. District Judge Robert E. Wier, for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. According to his plea agreement, from January 1, 2019, until April 11, 2023, Newman conspired with others to distribute oxycodone […]
Irvine McDonald’s briefly evacuated
Tuesday afternoon, around 3, Estill County Fire units responded to the Irvine McDonald’s on Richmond Road for reports of smoke. The restaurant was evacuated while responders investigated. It was determined it was the first time the heating unit had been activated at the restaurant this season, and there were just some impurities burning off in […]
ARH helicopter makes emergency landing at Estill Springs school
A medical helicopter with Appalachian Regional Hospital was forced to make an emergency landing Thursday in Estill County. The Irvine Fire Department said the helicopter was experiencing engine trouble, and managed to make a safe landing in the Estill Springs Elementary parking lot on Winchester Road. No patients were on board and personnel will be […]
Estill County Fire leads to discovery of two deceased
An overnight fire in Estill County has apparently left two people dead. The fire reportedly started around 1:30 this morning at the home on Cherry Street in Irvine. A neighbor reported the fire after reporting hearing an explosion and saw flames coming from the home. When fire crews arrived at the home, they say they found a man and a […]
Irvine Police continue drug crack down
Irvine Police executed another search warrant this week regarding drug activity in Estill County. Monday Police served that warrant and say they seized several items including marijuana, various drug paraphernalia, a firearm and cash from the residence on Glyn Court. 36-year-old Preston Hardy, 34-year-old Eric Raider and 31-year-old Benjamin Cain all of Irvine, were arrested […]
Estill County Sheriff receives honor for compassion and focus on animal neglect
Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn has been bestowed with the Humane Society of the United States Law Enforcement award for his work to fight and defeat animal cruelty. The prestigious award is given to law enforcement officers, who organizers say, go above and beyond to help protect animals. Animal activists and rescues often express disappointment […]
Irvine Police searching for agate thief from weekend agate show in Estill County
The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person of interest shown in the photos. Last Sunday, September 22nd , police say a theft of rare Kentucky agate related items occurred at the Agate Show that was held at the Central Office of the Estill County School Board. The subject in the photos is being sought for […]
14-year-old Berea boy dead after gun accident in Estill County
A Berea boy has died from what authorities are describing as a tragic accident in Estill County. Estill County Coroner Jimmy Wise was called to the scene on Friday July 12, 2024, around 1:45 p.m. That is where 14-year-old Jett Ballard of Berea was discovered deceased, the result of a gunshot wound. Sources close to […]
EMA emergency exercise slated for tonight in West Irvine
This Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 starting around 6PM, EMA and local first responders will be participating in the annual CSEPP Exercise in Estill County. This year’s decontamination site will be at the West Irvine Elementary School. If you are in the area of West Irvine Elementary you will see fire trucks and other emergency […]
Mushroom Festival in Irvine underway, what you need and want to know
The 32nd annual Mountain Mushroom Festival is underway in downtown Irvine. The yearly festival celebrates the edible morels found this time of year in the region. Many people come to the festival in hopes of buying some of the delicacy’s that are fetching $70-80 per pound this year in the ‘mushroom market’ located near the […]
