Mark Pope Era of UK Basketball Begins as Cats Demolish KY Wesleyan
The UK Wildcat mens basketball team got the season and the coach Mark Pope era off to a great start against Division II in state team the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers […]
Fleming Neon Water System Receives $5 Million Grant
The Fleming-Neon Water District is undergoing a multi-phase project to repair and replace aging waterlines that have caused leaks and water outages. Thanks to a $5 million grant, the second […]
HCTC Hosts Launch of Mobile Health Unit
Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) will host the launch of a mobile health unit from Kentucky State University on October 25 at 1 p.m. The unit, in partnership with […]
Harlan County Man Arrested on Drug Charges
The Harlan County Sheriff’s Department arrested 47-year-old Carl Saylor of Coldiron on Sunday, charging him with first-degree trafficking of heroin and fentanyl, along with multiple bench warrants. He was taken […]
Election Day is Two Weeks Away
Election Day is on Nov. 5, but there are several other important dates and deadlines to remember. The last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 22. […]
Dry Conditions Increasing Risk of Wildfires
Kentucky’s fall fire season runs from October 1 to December 15, and dry conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires. The Kentucky Division of Forestry reported about 20 wildfires over […]
Harlan City Fire Department Receives Wildfire Defense Grant
The Harlan City Fire Department was awarded a $250,000 Community Wildfire Defense Grant, which will help the city address wildfire risks in areas near the woods. The funds will be […]
Letcher County Central Takes on Knott County Central for the Volleyball 53rd Dist Championship Tonight
After 3 matches on Monday, the girls 53rd District Volleyball Tournament championship game is now set for tonight. In the opening game last night June Buchanan got by Cordia. In […]
Local Obituaries-Tuesday October 22, 2024
Crawford Gerald Amburgey Crawford Gerald Amburgey, age 57, of Letcher, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the UK Hospital in Lexington. He is survived by his mother: Patty Jo Amburgey […]
Second Place in District On The Line as LCC Battles Whitley County on Homecoming/Senior Night This Friday
Friday night will be a big night at Letcher County Central’s Cougar Field. It will be LCC football homecoming, senior night and a big district matchup with the Whitley County […]