Escaped Floyd County Inmate Captured in West Virginia

An escaped Floyd County inmate has been captured in West Virginia. The Floyd County Sheriff says Thomas Price escaped custody while getting medical treatment at Highlands Regional ARH but his […]
Petitions For Letcher County Wet/Dry Vote Due Wednesday
Petitions are due Wednesday to the Letcher County Clerk for those collecting signatures in an attempt to get a county-wide wet/dry vote on the ballot in November. Last month Fleming-Neon […]
New York Man Wanted For Wal Mart Scam Arrested in Pikeville

A New York man wanted in an alleged east coast scam against Walmart has been captured in Pikeville. Constantin Lacatus was arrested at the Pikeville Walmart while in an attempt […]
Letcher County Schools Summer Feeding Program Continues Through July 5

The Letcher County School District reminds you all Letcher County children can receive a free breakfast and lunch everyday, Monday thru Friday, thru July 5. It is pick-up only from […]
Three Arrested After High Speed Chase in Floyd and Pike Counties
Three people are facing charges following a police chase through Floyd and Pike Counties on Thursday. Kentucky State Police say it started around 4:30 am in Prestonsburg when a trooper […]
ARH Receives Grant For New Mobile Clinic
Appalachian Regional Healthcare has received a $400,000 state grant for a new mobile clinic. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will create the clinic which will be stationed in […]
New Pool Named in Honor of Teen Killed in Accident
A new swimming pool is now open at the Breaks Interstate Park and the concessions area has been named in honor of an Elkhorn City teen who worked there and […]
Sheriff’s Department Looking For Couple That Left Behind Drugs and Motorcycle

The Letcher County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a man and woman on a motorcycle who evaded a deputy and dropped a backpack containing drugs and a gun. […]
Five People Arrested on Theft Charges Near Blackey

Five people are facing charges in connection with a series of thefts from a home in Blackey including a truck and an ATV. Kentucky State Police say the five are […]
Hazard’s Challenger Center Receives State Funding
Hazard’s Challenger Learning Center will be getting more than $900,000 in state funding over the next two years. On Tuesday state and local officials gathered at Challenger to announce the […]