Defense Cites Mental State in Former Letcher Sheriff’s Murder Case
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WXKQ) – Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines say their client was not acting like himself when he allegedly shot and killed Letcher District Judge […]
Weekly Pickleball Play Begins in Whitesburg
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WXKQ) – Letcher Countians looking for a fun way to stay active and connect with others will soon have a new opportunity as the City of Whitesburg launches […]
Pikeville Man Receives 20-Year Sentence in Mother’s Death
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP/WXKQ) – A Pike County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to the shooting death of his mother. Sixty-year-old Alex Yuhas […]
Trinity Cruises Past Boyd County for Second Straight State Baseball Title
Louisville Trinity cruised to a 12-0 mercy-rule shutout win in five innings over 16th Region winner Boyd County in Saturday’s Baseball State Tournament championship game at Kentucky Proud Park. For […]
South Warren Completes Perfect 45-0 Season, Wins First State Softball Title
The KHSAA High School softball state tournament wrapped up over the weekend and South Warren, ranked No. 1 in both the state and the nation, won their first ever state […]
Reds Drop Series Finale to Arizona on Moreno’s Eighth-Inning Blast
Gabriel Moreno’s go-ahead solo home run in the eighth inning lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Sunday to give manager Torey Lovullo his 700th win. The […]
Local Obituaries – Monday, June 15, 2026
Brandie Denise Banks Brandie Denise Banks, age 44, of Hallie, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at her residence. She is survived by her husband: John Holcomb; 1 son: Jared […]