High School Baseball Update
The Letcher County Central Cougars baseball team scored 14 runs in the first inning and won over Buckhorn 15-0 in 3 innings Wednesday night. The Cougars are now 9-8 and […]
Man Charged with Burglary After Alleged Break-In Attempt in Pike County
Burglary charges have been filed against a man police allege tried to break into a home in Pike County Sunday. Kentucky State Police were called out to the home on […]
Free Black Lung Screenings Offered to Coal Miners in Whitesburg Thursday
If you have worked in the coal industry there are free health screenings for black lung disease tomorrow in Whitesburg. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will host […]
Cal Ripkin & Little League to be Honored before LCC Game
The 8-8 Letcher County Central Cougars baseball team will play Wednesday night against Buckhorn in a 14th Region matchup at home. We’ll bring you live coverage of Wednesday evening’s LCC-Buckhorn […]
Reds Beat San Francisco to Open 3-Game Series
Spencer Steer homered in the 3rd inning and Sal Stewart in the 4th inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants in the first of their 3 game series […]
Local Obituaries – Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Kristi Dawn Collins Creech Kristi Dawn Collins Creech, age 49, of Whitesburg, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. She is survived by two sons: Kaleb Anthony Creech of Whitesburg […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate Perry County Fatal
On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 13 in Hazard was contacted by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office to assist with the investigation and […]
Spring brings baby wildlife to neighborhoods, backyards and farms
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife reminds the public to leave them be FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 14, 2026) — Spring is here, and with it comes an abundance of young wildlife across the […]
Local Obituaries – Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Charles Eugene Caudill Charles Eugene Caudill, age 94, of North Vernon, IN, formerly of Letcher County, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. He is survived by one daughter: Lynnette […]
Free Black Lung Screenings Offered to Coal Miners in Whitesburg This Thursday
Free black lung screenings will be available for coal miners in eastern Kentucky later this week. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is bringing a mobile health unit […]