Last Defendant Sentenced in Pike County Murder
The final sentencing has been handed down in connection with a 2020 murder of a Pikeville man. Wesley Hook was initially reported missing but after his body was found burned […]
Hazard Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charges
A Hazard man is facing federal drug and gun charges following a grand jury indictment. The indictment was handed down June 27 for Clifton Plowman for possession with the intent […]
Paving Operations Begin this week on KY 15 in Knott County
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (July 9, 2024) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of lane closures and delays for paving operations on KY 15 in Knott County starting this week. Work will […]
Letcher County Native Tawny Acker Named New LKLP Executive Director
HAZARD, Ky, (Date): LKLP Community Action Council, Inc. is pleased to announce Ms. Tawny R. Acker as its new Executive Director. Ms. Acker has worked in LKLP Administration as the […]
Blackey Bridge Site Preparations to Begin This Week Ahead of Repairs in Letcher County
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (July 8, 2024) – The first steps in safely reopening the Blackey Bridge in Letcher County will start this week now that repair plans are in place and materials have […]
Harlan County Student Athlete Home After Fireworks Injury
A Harlan County High School athlete is home from the hospital after losing some fingersin a fireworks accident. WYMT cites family social media posts saying basketball player Reggie Cottrell was […]
Officials Say Enough Signatures on Petitions for Letcher County Wide Wet/Dry Vote
Letcher County officials say a preliminary count shows there are enough signatures on petitions to put a county-wide wet/dry vote on the ballot in November. The Letcher County Clerk told […]
Wise County Man Guilty in Selling Drugs Near a School
A Wise County man has been found guilty of selling drugs near a high school. Last week Dennis Wayne Russell of Appalachia was found guilty by a jury for chargesrelated […]
Carcassonne Community Center Centennial Celebration This Friday and Saturday
The Carcassonne Community Center is celebrating its 100th year this month with a big Centennial party this Friday and Saturday. Founded as a boarding school it is now a community […]
Attorney Matt Butler Appointed New Letcher County Commonwealth Attorney
Whitesburg attorney Matt Butler has been appointed by Governor Andy Beshear as the new 47th District Commonwealth’s Attorney representing Letter County. He replaces Edison Banks who has served for 23 […]