Pike County Man Publishes First Novel
A Pike County man has published his first ever novel. Dorton native Stephen J. Wallace has written a suspense thriller called “Hazardous Lies” which is based on his real-life experience […]
Pike County House Fire Claims Two Lives
An investigation is underway into a Sunday morning house fire that claimed two lives in Pike County. The Pike County Coroner’s Office tells WYMT the fire broke out at the […]
Leslie County Man Arrested for Attempted Daylight Break In at Perry County Home
A Leslie County man is facing charges for reportedly trying to break into a home in Perry County in the middle of the day one day last week. Perry County […]
Fishpond Lake Open to Campers March 28
Fish Pond Lake is opening to campers starting on March 28. And they have a brand-new, fully online booking system they say will make it easier than ever to reserve […]
Former Sheriff to Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines will be spending 30 days in the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center in La Grange to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Last week a judge ordered […]
AEP Donates to Flood Relief Organizations
The American Electric Power company is donating $150,000 though its charitable foundations to nonprofits working toward flood relief in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. AEP says their AEP Foundation donated […]
South Carolina Woman Leads Police on Two County Chase
A South Carolina woman is facing charges for a police chase that went through Pike and Floyd counties last month. Prestonsburg Police ultimately arrested the woman for the chase that […]
Whitesburg Mayfest Event Set for May 10
The date has been announced for Whitesburg Mayfest. It’s set for Saturday, May 10 along Main Street in downtown Whitesburg. Each year Mayfest coincides with the Grey Matters Whitesburg 5K […]
Whitesburg Police Department Welcomes New K-9 Officer
The Whitesburg Police Department has a new K9 Team. Officer Jason Adams has completed his training to be a K9 handler and he is now paired with his German Short-Haired […]
Change of Venue Possible in Amber Spradlin Murder Trial
The trial for three men charged in connection with the murder of a Prestonsburg woman in 2023 will likely be moved out of Floyd County. Michael “M.K.” McKinney is charged […]