Pike County Man Arrested in Copper Thefts
An alleged serial copper thief has been arrested in Pike County. Kentucky State Police say Donald Messer Jr. was arrested for trespassing at the EMF Rebuild Shop at Sidney last […]
HEAL and The Hub Donate Life Saving Supplies to Local Police
Letcher County Sheriff’s Deputies and Whitesburg Police have some new life saving supplies thanks to HEAL and HUB Letcher. This week they presented the departments with QRT Leave Behind Bags, […]
Third Person Arrested In Pike County Murder Investigation
A third person has been arrested in connection with the death of a man at Steele in Pike County last weekend. As we reported earlier this week, Michael Brown and […]
Corps of Engineer Conducting Flood Risk Management Survey for Eastern Kentucky
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched a flood risk management survey for Eastern Kentucky and beyond. At this week’s meeting of the Perry County Fiscal Court, a community […]
Colson Fire Department Receives Grant for Equipment
The Colson Volunteer Fire Department has gotten a $10,000 grant for some new firefighting gear. The grant from State Farm Insurance Company will help them get two complete sets of […]
KSP Needs Your Help Concerning Break-In at Knott County Central High School
There’s been a $12,000 burglary at Knott Central High School. Kentucky State Police are investigating the break-in at the Agriculture Department classroom and shop area. KSP says the thieves got […]
KSP Investigating Weekend Shooting Death in Pike County
Two men have been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting death in Pike County. Kentucky State Police have identified the victim as Christopher Lester of Steele. They were able […]
Experts Concerned Cockfighting Could Increase Bird Flu Threat
Some health officials are concerned that cockfighting could spread the growing threat of the H5N1 virus, known as bird flu, which could not only make pets and people sick but […]
City of Pikeville Receives Grant to Help With Traffic Safety
Pikeville has gotten a grant to help make some roads safer. The $160,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program will go toward […]
94th District State Rep Whitaker Casts Vote on House Bill One
The 2025 Legislative Session has begun. New 94th District State Representative Mitch Whitaker says he is proud that the first vote of the session was for House Bill 1 to […]