Letcher County Sheriff Reports on December
Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones says the month of December saw them serving 18 arrest warrants, 8 criminal summons and 82 civil summons. They also handled complaint calls, collected taxes, […]
Arrests Made After Speeding Stop by Police in Pike County
Two people are facing fentanyl trafficking charges after a driver was stopped for speeding in Pike County. Kentucky State Police say on Monday they pulled over Adam Baker of Draffin […]
US Attorney’s Office Collects More than $20 Million in 2024 For Crime Victims
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky says in 2024 they collected more than $20 million for crime victims and taxpayers, and also obtained civil settlements totaling […]
Letcher County Schools May Hire Second SRO
The Letcher County School District could be bringing on a second School Resource Officer this month. Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones was previously the SRO and when he became Sheriff […]
Perry County Man Arrested at Littcarr on Drug Charges
A Perry County man is facing drug and gun charges following an arrest last month. Kentucky State Police say they were called to a home in Littcarr about a stranger […]
Gov. Beshear to Speak at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this month and is also expected to meet with business leaders in Spain, using both opportunities […]
Letcher County’s Angie Hatton Appointed to Leadership Role with National Organization
Kentucky Public Service Commission Chair Angie Hatton has been appointed to serve as the Co-Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Clean Coal and Carbon Management for the National Association of […]
Southern Water and Sewer Asking for Rate Increase in Floyd County
The Southern Water and Sewer District is once again asking for a rate increase for Floyd County. In September the Kentucky Public Service Commission said no to a request from […]
A Few New State Laws Take Effect Today
Some new state laws take effect today. Qualified patients can now apply for a medical cannabis card which requires a written certification from an authorized doctor. But even though licensed […]
Blackey Community Center Rebuild Project Still Looking for a Contractor
Letcher County is reportedly still looking for a contractor to rebuild the Blackey Community Center which was heavily damaged in the July 2022 Flood. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has […]