Water and Showers Available for Customers Still Affected by Water Problems
For those still without running water in Letcher County, the Fiscal Court is still doingbottled water giveaways and now has showers available. There is a portable shower trailer available at […]
Goodwill Stores Helping Flood Victims
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is helping those with flood damaged homes. Goodwill has announced that they are offering $50 vouchers at their stores in Hazard, Paintsville, Pikeville and Prestonsburg. They […]
KY Court of Appeals Denies Bond Reduction in Amber Spradlin Murder Case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has said no to reducing the bond for a high profile murder suspect. M.K. McKinney of Martin is charged with murder in the death of […]
10 Counties, Including Letcher, Approved for Major Flood Disaster Declaration, Allowing Individual Assistance from FEMA
President Donald Trump has approved Governor Andy’s Beshear’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration which includes not only public assistance for local governments but also individual assistance for Kentuckians […]
Team Kentucky Update Monday: Death Toll now at 22 in Kentucky
Another person has passed away in connection with the severe flooding followed by snow and cold weather, with the total now at 22. The latest confirmed death was a man […]
Reminder: SOAR and Southeast KY Chamber Offer Help to Flooded Businesses
A reminder that businesses with flood damage can help from SOAR’s Business Recovery Hub. They have low-interest loans, expert guidance, and essential resources to help you rebuild. Get details at […]
Gov. Beshear Says Flood Death Toll Now at 21
Governor Andy Beshear confirms 21 people have now died in connection with the severe weather and flooding. The latest death was a man in Logan County. Seven of the dead […]
US Rep Hal Rogers Responds to Flooding in Eastern Kentucky
US Representative Hal Rogers says top officials from FEMA are expected in Kentucky this week to tour damage and expedite help to beleaguered communities. On Friday Rogers spoke to our […]
Two Men Arrested for Violating Flood Curfew in Pike County
Two men have been arrested for violating an emergency order and curfew in Pike County that went into effect following the flood last weekend. The Appalachian News Express reports Darrin […]
Terry Forcht, Owner of WTCW/WXKQ Radio Stations, Honored by the Kentucky Senate and House
February 21, 2025 On Wednesday, February 19, Forcht Group of Kentucky Chairman and CEO Terry Forcht was honored by the state Senate and House on Forcht Bank’s 40th anniversary year, […]