Bridge Replacement Project Scheduled for KY 317 near Yonts Fork of Letcher County
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PIKEVILLE, Ky. (July 25, 2024) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a bridge replacement project on KY 317 in Letcher County. The bridge is located at mile point 2.8 […]
State Announces More Flood Recovery Money For Housing in Letcher and Knott
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As we approach the two-year anniversary of the devastating flood of July 2022, more signs of recovery and rebuilding are beginning to appear in Letcher County. The commissioner of the […]
Leslie County Part of Federal Disaster Declaration From May Storms
Leslie County could get some help under a federal disaster declaration signed by President Joe Biden Wednesday for the storms that hit Kentucky in May. The declaration says federal funding […]
After Mistrial, Special Prosecutor Intends To Retry Pike County Murder Case
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Prosecutors say they will try again to bring a murder case against former Assistant Pike County Attorney Donald Deskins who is accused of killing his wife and tampering with evidence […]
Guilty Pleas in Wise County “Major Supplier” Drug Operation
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Guilty pleas have been entered in connection with a Wise County meth and fentanyl operation. The US Attorney’s Office says Bradley Chester and Jaime Foster of Pound have pleaded guilty […]
Court Appearance For Pair Charged in Perry County Double Murder Case
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Two people facing charges for a double murder in Perry County earlier this month have had a court appearance. Treston Combs of Bulan is charged with murder and Emmaleigh Collins […]
HEAL Recovery Central Event Planned For Thursday July 25
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Help End Addiction for Life, also know as HEAL, in partnership with Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation, Addiction Recovery Care, ARH, and over 40 other local, regional and state organizations, government […]
Bridge Replacement Project on Blair Branch Rd Reduces Traffic on KY 7 in Letcher County
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PIKEVILLE, Ky.(July 23, 2024) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a bridge replacement project at the intersection of KY 7 and County Road 1339 Blair Branch Rd in Letcher […]
Appalshop Awarded Grant For Work in City of Jenkins
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Appalshop has been awarded a $20,000 grant to give Jenkins a boost as recoverycontinues from the July 2022 Flood. The grant will go toward fixing some damaged sidewalks, creating a […]
ARH Foundation Holds Drive to Support Student Athletes Affected By The 2022 Flood
You can help support local athletes from schools still recovering from the 2022 Flood by donating to a Sports Equipment Drive. The Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation for Healthier Communities is […]