Unemployment Down Across Kentucky
The number of first time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Kentucky. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending May 16th, there were […]
Driver Killed After Vehicle Crosses Centerline, Hits Perry County Ambulance
A Perry County Ambulance was headed back to the station when a driver crossed the centerline of the road left a person dead at the scene. The driver and other […]
Gov. Beshear Celebrates Opening of New Flood Recovery Homes in Prestonsburg
Governor Andy Beshear visited Floyd County on Monday to cut the ribbon on two new homes at the New Hope Estates high-ground neighborhood in Prestonsburg. Both houses will go to […]
Minor School Bus Crash Reported in Magoffin County, No Injuries
A school bus was involved in a minor accident Monday afternoon in Magoffin County. According to Magoffin County Schools, a bus traveling to school for evening dismissal was struck by […]
Man Arrested After Armed Standoff in Whitesburg
Kentucky State Police say a Letcher County man is in custody after an early morning domestic violence incident led to a lengthy standoff Friday in the Whitesburg community. Troopers responded […]
No-Excuse Early Voting Underway in Letcher County
Early voting for the May 19 primary election begins today in Letcher County. Any registered voter may cast a ballot during no-excuse early voting today through Saturday. Polls will be […]
Court Date Scheduled for Ex-Letcher Sheriff Charged in Judge’s Death
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has a court date next month. Stines is charged with murder for the shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins inside the judge’s chambers […]
Kentucky Power Seeks Approval for New Power Plant
Kentucky Power has filed paperwork to ask for approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission to build a new power plant. The documents submitted so far don’t say where it […]
Conflict of Interest Emerges Ahead of Amber Spradlin Murder Trial
There’s been another wrinkle in the impending trial of three men charged in the death of Amber Spradlin in Prestonsburg in 2023. Jury selection is set to start Tuesday for […]
Millstone Creek Road Closure Extended Through Friday for Repairs
The Letcher County road closure at Millstone Creek has been extended through Friday. The Judge Executive’s Office says a portion of Highway 803 at Millstone will be closed today and […]