Spring turkey hunting season opens in April
Strong population of 2-year-old birds anticipated FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2026) — After a frigid winter filled with snow and ice, Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arrives with excitement for […]
Man Charged with Murder in Fatal February ATV Crash
One of the men involved in a February ATV accident that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl has been charged with murder. Noah Back of Vicco was arrested Saturday […]
Letcher County Launches New Emergency Alert System for Weather Notifications
Letcher County has a new emergency mass notification system. This system enables you to register your landline or cell phone to receive alerts to all weather-related events. There are several […]
Letcher County JROTC Leads Effort to Replace Worn American Flags
The Letcher County Central High School JROTC is looking for donations of new American flags as they work to replace old worn ones as we get ready to celebrate America’s […]
Jenkins Approves Plan to Convert Former Country Club Into Hotel
As Whitesburg officials continue the long-awaited renovation of the Daniel Boone Hotel, another abandoned Letcher County building could be converted into a hotel. The Jenkins City Council has reportedly approved […]
KSP: Suspect Charged After Attempt to Burn Hindman Home
An arrest has been made after someone allegedly tried to burn down a house in Hindman. Kentucky State Police say the victim called them and claimed her cousin, Jacob Seals, […]
Pike County Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Judge-Executive
A Pike County man will be going to prison for at least four years for threatening a public official. Ronald Ferguson Jr of Elkhorn City pleaded guilty in December to […]
Pikeville First Responders Save Man After Car Goes Into River
Pikeville firefighters and EMT’s did a water rescue Tuesday after a car drove into the Levisa Fork through a field behind the Food City Gas and Go. WYMT reports witnesses […]
KSP Post 9 Names New Commander in Pikeville
Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville has a new commander. Captain Brad Riley officially took over the role on March 16th. He’s a 2009 graduate of the KSP Academy […]
KSP: Pike County Man Threatened to Kill Wife, Faces Multiple Charges
Several charges have been levied against a Pike County man accused of threatening to kill his wife. Kentucky State Police say troopers responded to a home in Phelps Friday evening […]