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 […]
Appalachia Rising Above Concert Telethon Planned for Tuesday Evening
Tomorrow night is the Appalachia Rising Above Flood Relief Concert Telethon at the Mountain Arts Center. The goal of the event is to raise $250,000 to support families, farms, businesses, […]
FEMA Officials Warn of Con Artists Stealing Information
FEMA officials are reminding those affected by the recent flood to watch out for con artists posing as disaster responders. They say in some cases, thieves try to apply for […]
FEMA Reps Available at the Letcher County Rec Center
FEMA representatives will be available at the Letcher County Recreation Center todayfor those individuals who still need to apply for assistance on private property damagefrom the flooding the weekend of […]
Buckhorn Breaks Ground on New Water Treatment Plant
Buckhorn has broken ground on a water treatment plant. Officials gathered Friday for the ceremony, including Perry County Judge Executive Scott Alexander and Hazard Mayor Happy Mobelini who told WYMT […]
Two Bodies Found Inside a Harlan County Home Could Have Been There Months
Foul play is so far not suspected in the deaths of two people whose bodies were foundinside a home in Harlan County Tuesday. WYMT reports Kentucky State Police were called […]
Report Indicates Over 300,000 People Visited Letcher County in 2024
Hundreds of thousands of people reportedly visited Letcher County last year according to a study. At last month’s Letcher County Fiscal Court meeting, the Executive Director of the Pine Mountain […]
Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Nominees for Letcher County District Judge
FRANKFORT, Ky., March 6, 2025 – The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Debra Hembree Lambert, today announced nominees to fill the District Court judicial vacancy […]