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 […]
Floyd County Superintendent Announces Retirement
Floyd County Schools Superintendent Anna Shepherd has announced her retirement. In an all-staff email that went out on Thursday morning Shepherd said she will retire effective August 1. Among her […]
KYTC Officials Promise to Expedite Repairs of Closed Blackey Bridge

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says they will expedite repairs for the nearly 100-year-old Blackey Bridge in Letcher County which was suddenly closed this week. The bridge connecting KY 7 and […]
Jenkins Apartment Building Residents Concerned About a Pack Of Dogs
Some Jenkins residents want the city to take more action over a pack of dogs in the area. At this week’s City Council meeting, dozens of citizens who live at […]
Floyd County Man Does Facebook Live During Police Chase
Police have arrested a Floyd County man who allegedly livestreamed on Facebook while deputies were trying to catch him. Deputies initially went to Benjamin Davis’ home over allegations that he […]
Four Pop Up Driver’s License Clinics Coming To Letcher County

If you need to get or renew your driver’s license this year and it is hard for you to get tothe licensing offices in Pikeville or Prestonsburg, there will apparently […]
Civil Complaint Filed By Floyd County Murder Victim’s Family

While no charges have been filed so far in the homicide of a Prestonsburg woman last summer, her estate has filed a lawsuit against multiple people and entities they allege […]
Recent Inspection Closes Blackey Bridge in Letcher County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises the public of an immediate closure of Blackey Bridge along KY 588 in Letcher County. The bridge is located in the Blackey community at mile […]
Perry County Native Named New Leader of Mountain Association
The non-profit Mountain Association has named a new leader. Robin Gabbard, who is from Perry County has been Robin Gabbard. Now she has a new job title. President. The Mountain […]