New Kentucky Home Program Provides Tourism Funding for Several Mountain Towns
Some money will be coming into several Eastern Kentucky towns as part of Governor Beshear’s New Kentucky Home initiative to boost tourism as well as quality of life for residents. […]
Former Sheriff Mickey Stines Attorney Files Motion for Psychiatric Evalution
A legal motion has been filed by attorneys for the Commonwealth that will likely lead to former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. Stines is accused of […]
Former Letcher Fire Chief Indicted by Grand Jury
A former Letcher Volunteer Fire Department chief has reportedly been indicted by a grand jury for abuse of public trust for allegedly stealing from the department. The Mountain Eagle reports […]
DOGE to Close Six Kentucky Federal Mine Safety Offices
Six federal mine safety offices in Kentucky are set to be closed as part of the cost cutting measures of the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Officials say nationwide, the […]
Appalachia Rising Flood Relief Telethon Raises Much Need Monetary Donations
More than $210,000 has been raised so far for flood relief from last night’s Appalachia Rising Above Flood Relief Concert Telethon at the Mountain Arts Center. The event was sponsored […]
Residents with Flood Damaged Culverts and Bridges Need to Register with FEMA
Letcher County Emergency Management reminds you that if you received damage to a culvert or bridge in the February flood, you need to register with FEMA as soon as possible. […]
Trolley Purchased by City of Hazard
Hazard has a trolley again. Once a common sight, the trolleys were sold off by the city several years ago. But the Hazard Herald reports due to popular demand the […]
Local Leaders Meet with Hal Rogers and Others About Future Flood Prevention
Several local leaders have had a chance to talk with Congressman Hal Rogers as well as representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers about future flood prevention. WYMT reports […]
Letcher County Sheriff’s Department Had a Busy February
In addition to helping residents during the flood, snow and ice, the Letcher County Sheriff says his department still spent the month of February fighting crime and keeping the peace. […]
New President Named for Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital
Somerset, Ky. (March 10, 2025) – Today, Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital announces the hiring of Neil Middleton as its new president and CEO. Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital, based […]