Former Perry County Commonwealth Attorney Pleads Guilty
The Former Perry County Commonwealth’s Attorney has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and more. The US Attorney’s Office says on Friday Scott Blair of Hazard pleaded guilty to charges related […]
Prestonsburg Medical Clerk On The Run After Accusations of Stealing Credit Card Information
A Prestonsburg medical office clerk is said to be on the run after being told she is facing charges for using patients’ credit card numbers for personal use. Prestonsburg Police […]
Big Weekend of Activities in Whitesburg and Letcher County
It’s a big weekend in Letcher County with both Whitesburg Mayfest and Blackey Days. Blackey Days is today until 6pm and Saturday from 8am to 7pm on the Main Street […]
Lt. Governor Visited Harlan County on Thursday
Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman has paid a visit to Harlan County. On Thursday Coleman took a tour of Portal 31 in Lynch and then hit up the Bulldog Room before […]
City of Hazard Looks at Waste Disposal Challenges
Hazard is reportedly looking for a new way to manage waste disposal. At their meeting this week the Hazard Utilities Commission and City Manager talked about how the city has […]
Four Flood Gauge Stations Installed in Jenkins
Federal officials have helped Jenkins install flood gauge stations along some waterways to help officials and residents keep track of water levels. At this week’s Jenkins City Council meeting, Mayor […]
California Man Sentenced For Selling Drugs In Our Region
A California man will spend 18 years in prison after federal officials say he flooded our region with drugs. The US Attorney’s Office says Roberto Contreras pleaded guilty to conspiracy […]
MCHC Receives Funding For New Drug Recovery Housing
A new drug rehab housing facility is coming to Letcher County next year with Mountain Comprehensive Health Cooperation getting $2.5 million from the General Assembly. WYMT reports the MCHC transitional […]
City of Whitesburg Receives $3 Million for Continued Daniel Boone Hotel Renovation
The Letcher County Fiscal Court has received $3 million from the General Assembly’s 2024-2025 budget under the Department for Local Government to go toward renovation of the City of Whitesburg’s […]
Police Investigating Theft at Perry County Convenience Store
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early Tuesday morning theft from Ramey’s Qwik Stop on South Hwy 15 in Vicco. They have not said what was stolen but […]