Letcher County Airport Funding on Hold
Federal money to build an airport in Letcher County is reportedly on hold as part of overall federal spending under the microscope by President Trump’s Administration. The Mountain Eagle reports […]
KSP: Single Vehicle Accident is Fatal for Letcher County Man
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 3:49 A.M, Kentucky State Police, Post 13, Hazard, received a call in reference to a single vehicle accident on Big Branch in the Hallie […]
Former Sheriff Mickey Stines Attorney’s Plan to Present Insanity Defense
Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines are reportedly preparing to present a defense of insanity in his murder case for the shooting death of Letcher County District Judge […]
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Available at the Letcher County Rec Center
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in the Letcher County Recreation Center. If you were affected by the recent storms, you can get help from agencies including FEMA, […]
New Letcher County Fish and Game Club Schedules Kickoff Meeting
Some folks in Letcher County are starting a Fish and Game Club and they are looking for others who are interested in making it happen. The Letcher County Fish & […]
Another Person from Floyd County Added to State Death Toll from Flooding
Another person from Floyd County has apparently died as a result of the recent severe flooding. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement on social media Monday. No name was released. […]
Free Flood Clean Up Offered by Church Group from North Carolina
There is some free flood clean-up help being offered by a church group from North Carolina. The Letcher County Judge Executive has posted on their social media about the North […]
Governor Beshear Says Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available for Flood Victims
Governor Andy Beshear has announced that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance if you are out of work as a direct result of the severe storms and […]
Pikeville Community Foundation to Award Scholarships
If you are going to school to work in a health-related field, the Pikeville Community Foundation says their East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarships will be awarded again this year. The […]
FEMA Reps Will Be Visiting Flood Damaged Homes and Property the Next Few Days
FEMA representatives are going through Letcher County for the next few days looking at flood damage. The County Judge Executive says FEMA reps visiting individual homes will have a badge […]