Heating Bill Relief: Kentucky Power to Spread Costs Through Summer

If you are worried about the cost of the heating bills for these last couple of snowy months, Kentucky Power has gotten permission from the Public Service Commission to spread […]
Well-Known Local Journalist Dies

A well-known local journalist has passed away. Jennifer McDaniels, an award-winning correspondent for Tri-City News passed away last week after suffering a heart attack. The Harlan County journalist was known […]
Letcher County Sheriff Warns of Fentanyl Tablets Shaped Like Children’s Vitamins

The Letcher County Sheriff is sharing a public safety alert about a recent Drug Task Force seizure in West Virginia of hundreds of multi-colored tablets molded to look like cartoon […]
Woman Charged After Allegedly Threatening Staff at Pikeville Medical Center

A Shelbiana woman faces charges for allegedly threatening workers at Pikeville Medical Center. Pikeville Police say Joanna Trump was brought into the emergency room by an EMS crew who said […]
Bulldog Snow Patrol – Tuesday, February 24, 2026

-Letcher County Schools — CLOSED TUESDAY -Jenkins Independent Schools — CLOSED TUESDAY -Harlan County Schools — CLOSED TUESDAY -Floyd County Schools — CLOSED TUESDAY -Pike County Schools — CLOSED TUESDAY […]
Fire Destroys Reno’s Roadhouse in Wise

A popular restaurant in Wise was destroyed by an early morning fire Friday. Reno’s Roadhouse confirmed on Facebook that the building was lost. In a post, the owners said more […]
Pikeville High School Athletic Director Resigns Amid Ongoing Police Investigation

Pikeville High School Athletic Director Lukas Burchett has reportedly resigned amid an apparent police investigation. Burchett is not under arrest and while Pikeville Police confirmed the investigation they did not […]
Mickey Stines to Invoke Fifth in Suit Linked to Judge’s Killing

The lawyer for former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines says if he is called to testify in a lawsuit against a former Letcher court security officer, Stines will invoke the […]
Listen to the Kevin Day Tribute Show

We are proud to recognize and celebrate Kevin Day for an incredible 38 years of service with WXKQ and WTCW in Whitesburg. Over nearly four decades, Kevin has been a […]
14 Year Killed in Pike County ATV Accident
A 14-year-old has been killed in an ATV accident in Pike County. The teen was apparently, the passenger on the side-by-side being driven by another teen when it rolled over […]