God’s Pit Crew Responds to Deadly Flooding with Critical Supplies and Volunteer Aid
DANVILLE, VA. (February 17, 2025) – In response to the catastrophic storm system and flash flooding that swept through multiple states over the weekend, God’s Pit Crew is deploying critical relief […]
FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding
WASHINGTON — FEMA is closely coordinating with state and local officials to provide support as widespread flooding impacts portions of Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. With winter weather in the forecast, residents should […]
Governor Beshear Says Ten People Have Now Died Across Kentucky from Weekend Flooding
Governor Andy Beshear says at least ten people are dead after severe flooding across the state. Three of those deaths occurred in Pike County and another one in Floyd County. […]
KY Senate Approves Bill Allowing Coal Industry to Legally Pollute More Bodies of Water
The Kentucky Senate is approving a bill that would allow the coal industry to pollute more bodies of water without getting in trouble with state environmental regulators. The bill would […]
President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Kentucky
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area affected by severe storms, straight-line winds flooding and landslides beginning on Feb. […]
KYTC District 12 Provides Update on Travel Conditions and Flooded Routes
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2025) –Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 crews continue to assess road conditions across the region as widespread flooding impacts travel. While water has receded in […]
Flood Summary and Information February 2025
Once again, eastern Kentucky and parts of Southwest VA and West VA have been hit with significant and destructive flooding. With 3-6″ of rain pounding the area on Saturday along […]
Pike County Man Arrested for Firing Gun from His Car
A Pike County man is facing charges for allegedly firing a gun at someone from his car. Ralph Thomas of Phelps was arrested Sunday morning after police were called to […]
Grand Jury to Hear Case of Three Pike County Men Charged with Murder
A grand jury will hear the cases against three men charged with the murder of a Virginia man in Pike County. Christopher Lester was found dead after Kentucky State Police […]
Letcher County Sheriff’s Office Makes Upgrades to Better Serve the Community
Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones says the department has recently been able to make some upgrades to their gear thanks to some savvy shopping as well as some community donations. […]