City of Martin Fire Department in Dispute with Mayor
The Martin Fire Department is reportedly standing down from duty in a financial dispute with the mayor. Representatives from the department tell WYMT they are holding a press conference tonight […]
Fatal Crash in Pike County Monday Night
Kentucky State Police are investigating a Monday night crash in which a Pike County woman was killed. They say it happened around 6pm on Penny Highway at Virgie when a […]
Group of Activists Buys Property Near Proposed Letcher County Federal Prison Site
There’s a new wrinkle in a plan to build a federal prison in Letcher County. Last fall, following years of lobbying and planning, Congressman Hal Rogers announced that the Federal […]
Floyd County Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Mining Equipment
A traffic stop for a suspended license has led to the arrest of two men for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in mining equipment. Kentucky State Police say when a […]
Former Prison Guard Pleads Guilty, Claims Culture of Inmate Abuse at Big Sandy
A guilty plea from a former Big Sandy Penitentiary prison guard is raising claims of an alleged culture of intentionally abusing inmates. Terry Melvin pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy […]
Pikeville Man Sentenced in Federal Drug Case
A Pikeville man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for dealing fentanyl. The US Attorney’s Office says Samuel C. Atkins was sentenced Friday by a federal judge forpossession […]
Arraignment Held for Pike County Men Charged in Murder Case
Arraignment has been held for two of the three men charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Feds Creek earlier this month. Michael Brown and Anthony […]
Letcher County Water and Sewer Having Waterline Issues
Letcher County Water and Sewer says they are still struggling to maintain adequate water levels in the tanks due to the freezing weather and leaks popping up. They said Sunday […]
Letcher County Could Issue Alcohol Sales Licenses by Early Spring
The Letcher County Fiscal Court is taking steps toward making the rules for allowing alcohol sales in the county after voters approved it in November. Last week the Fiscal Court […]
Man Arrested for Stealing over $100,000 in Mining Equipment
Kentucky State Police say a man recently arrested for stealing equipment from a miningcompany was in possession of more than $100,000 worth of gear. Timothy Maynard was arrested for the […]