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BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WCHS) — A phone scam where the caller is posing as law enforcement has been targeting individuals in Boyd County, deputies said. According to the Boyd County Sheriff's Office, a male is calling random people impersonating a deputy with the department while claiming the individuals have warrants that they must pay for to get rid of.

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A phone scammer is making their way though numbers in Boyd County, pretending to be a deputy with the Sheriff’s Department. Maj. James Johnson, a Chief Deputy with the department, describes the basic setup. “Sheriff’s Department has received several calls up here at the...

RETIREMENT: Lyndall Harned, Boyd County Extension Agent for agriculture and natural resources since 1997, is retiring, effective Aug. 3. He turned 65 years old July 6. Lyndall earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in vocational education from University of Kentucky and taught vocational agriculture in Florida and was an agent in Leslie County. He’s no stranger to Ashland as his wife graduated from Paul G. Blazer High School. He has already began working for River Cities Harvest and hopes to attend more UK ball games. He also enjoys gardening and woodworking. Best wishes on a retirement of relaxation, rest and enjoyment.

Survivors of the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, seeking in-person help with FEMA applications should check the most up-to-date schedule to ensure a Disaster Recovery Center is open. The deadline to apply is July 22. In Kentucky, the Disaster Recovery Center in Boyd County will...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentuckians who live in 11 counties that were designated federal disaster areas following severe weather on April 2 are running out of time to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Homeowners and renters in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine,...

When Boyd County beat Cabell Midland 3-1 in high school baseball on March 21 in Ona, more than half of The Herald-Dispatch All-Tri-State first team was on display. The Lions and Knights flooded the all-area squad with talent. Five players from Cabell Midland and four from Boyd County made the first team. The second unit featured four Knights. Spring Valley also was well-represented, with four first-team picks and three second-teamers.

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A roadway is closed and nearly 500 people are without power after an early morning crash. The crash happened about 2 Wednesday morning along Rt. 5, also known as Bellefonte Princess Rd. in Boyd County, near the Greenup County line. Boyd County dispatchers say a...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will permanently close one of the six disaster resource centers established following the severe weather outbreak of April 2 at 7 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, the remaining five centers will be:. --Boyd County: Boyd County Emergency Management...

ASHLAND, Ky. (July 1, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police, Ashland Post 14, which provides coverage for Boyd, Carter, Lawrence and Carter counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Special attention will be paid to seatbelt usage, sobriety, insurance and registration violations.

During the day, the CASA of Northeast Kentucky organization works hard to bring in and train much-needed, court-appointed special advocates for kids in the court system. The advocates provide support for and speak on behalf of children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect in Boyd, Carter, Elliott and Morgan counties.

WAVERLY, Ohio — Recent Boyd County High School graduate Ella Crum is the 2024 Rumpke Boyd County Landfill Scholarship winner. This scholarship awards $1,000 to a graduate in Boyd County, Kentucky, pursuing a two- or four-year degree at an accredited institution, including vocational/trade schools. Winners are chosen based on...

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WCHS) — A man was arrested Monday after a police chase in Boyd County, Kentucky. Matthew Roberts, 26, fleeing or evading police, wanton endangerment and tampering with physical evidence, according to a news release from the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office. The chase started about 4:30...

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - A construction worker was hit by a car Wednesday morning while on the job in Boyd County. The Boyd County Sheriff’s Office said a car driving through a work zone stopped very quickly, causing a chain reaction. The car behind that stopping vehicle, in an attempt to avoid a rear-end collision, hit their brakes quickly and ended up running off the edge of the road -- hitting one of the workers.