Floyd County Woman Accused of Embezzling Money From Convenience Store
A Floyd County woman is facing allegations of embezzling from the gas station she’s been managing. Nancy Powell of Banner was arrested Monday with court documents alleging she stole $117,000 […]
Community Foundation Awards Several Grants To Help With Food Security
The Pikeville Community Foundation has awarded $60,000 to several local nonprofits to help with food security in Pike County. The Appalachian News Express reports recent recipients include Helping Hands of […]
Letcher County Promise Neighborhood Arts Series Coming This Summer
Explore your creativity this summer with the Letcher County Promise Neighborhood Arts series. Partners for Rural Impact is backing the summer activities with parents and students of all ages welcome […]
KSP Arrests Pike County Man on Drug Charges
A Hardy man is facing drug charges following a KSP visit to his home. Officials say Kentucky State Police suspected drug trafficking at the home of Thomas Jervis so three […]
UPike Dental School Receives Scholarship Endowment
The University of Pikeville’s Dental School has received a $100,000 scholarship endowment from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid Kentucky. The Tanner College of Dental Medicine says the new […]
Kentucky State Police Conduct Letcher County Death Investigation
Jeremiah, Ky (June 10, 2024) – On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 12:58 A.M, Kentucky State Police, Post 13, Hazard, received a 911 call in reference to a female […]
Police Chase Leads to Numerous Charges against Letcher County Man
A Letcher County man is facing a long list of charges including assaulting a police officer following an apparent chase on Friday. The Sheriff’s Office has not yet released the […]
Jenkins Officials Working On Upgrades To Waste Water Treatment Plant
Work continues to upgrade the City of Jenkins’ wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Todd DePriest tells WYMT they have two infiltration and inflow projects they are working on to keep up […]
California Man Sentenced For Introducing Network of Drugs in Wise County
It’s eleven years in prison for a California man convicted of helping to introduce a tide of fentanyl onto our region. Marco Orozco pleaded guilty last July to conspiracy to […]
Letcher County Receives Money To Repair Roads Damaged After 2022 Flood
A new round of roadwork is set to start next month in Letcher County as the county continues to suffer from road damage from the July 2022 flood. State Senator […]