Flood Summary and Information February 2025

Once again, eastern Kentucky and parts of Southwest VA and West VA have been hit with significant and destructive flooding. With 3-6″ of rain pounding the area on Saturday along […]
Local Obituaries-Friday February 14, 2025
Mary Ison Mary Ison, age 82, of Cowan, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. She is survived by 3 daughters: […]
Pike County Man Arrested for Firing Gun from His Car
A Pike County man is facing charges for allegedly firing a gun at someone from his car. Ralph Thomas of Phelps was arrested Sunday morning after police were called to […]
Grand Jury to Hear Case of Three Pike County Men Charged with Murder

A grand jury will hear the cases against three men charged with the murder of a Virginia man in Pike County. Christopher Lester was found dead after Kentucky State Police […]
Letcher County Sheriff’s Office Makes Upgrades to Better Serve the Community

Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones says the department has recently been able to make some upgrades to their gear thanks to some savvy shopping as well as some community donations. […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday February 13, 2025
James Bradley Franklin James Bradley Franklin, age 70, of Neon, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Vickie Franklin; 1 daughter: Brandy […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday February 12, 2025
James Bradley Franklin James Bradley Franklin, age 70, of Neon, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Vickie Franklin; 1 daughter: Brandy […]
Floyd County Schools Custodian Pleads Not Guilty on Drug Charges

A Floyd County Schools custodian has pleaded not guilty to drug charges following his arrest last week. As we reported last week the custodian was placed on administrative leave after […]
Perry County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Reports of Man Trying to Lure Children into a Vehicle

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two reports of a man trying to lure children into a vehicle. In a message on social media, they say both incidents happened […]
Cats Beats Tennessee for Season Sweep as Kentucky Boys Lead the Way
The Kentucky boys of Trent Noah and Travis Perry led the Wildcats to 75-64 win over Tennessee at Rupp Arena last night and a regular season sweep of the Volunteers. […]