Detours in Place as Letcher County Road Shuts Down for Work
There’s a road closure all this week between the Premium and Van areas of Letcher County to do some road repairs. The Letcher County Judge Executive’s Office says Bee Tree […]
Man Charged in Fatal Pike County Crash Rejects Plea Deal, Seeks Venue Change
A West Virginia man facing charges for a fatal crash in Pike County two years ago has rejected a plea deal and wants his case moved out of the area. […]
Kentucky Power Seeks New Hearing—Not for Rates, but Tree-Trimming Limits
Kentucky Power has requested another hearing with the Public Service Commission but this time it’s not about raising rates. Last month the PSC agreed to let Kentucky Power raise rates […]
Gas Prices Surge Across Kentucky, U.S. Amid Iran War
As the United States enters its fifth week in the war with Iran, gas prices are surging across Kentucky and the United States. According to AAA, gas prices are currently […]
Pike County Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges
A Pike County man is facing drug trafficking and gun charges after state police responded to a drug complaint in the Marrowbone area. Troopers say they went to a home […]
Kentucky State Police Warn Public of Text Message Scam Impersonating the Agency
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from KSP regarding unpaid traffic violations. These messages are not legitimate. […]
Letcher County Schools Superintendent Denise Yonts Announces Retirement
After 33 years with the school district, Letcher County Schools superintendent Denise Yonts has announced her retirement. Yonts, who has been a teacher and principal and for the past eight […]
Child in Custody Following Threat Toward Pikeville High School
A child is facing charges after making a threat against Pikeville High School. Kentucky State Police say the juvenile was taken into custody overnight following the discovery of the threat. […]
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Fridayin Honor of Kentucky Soldier
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who […]
Jakes Branch Firefighter Hurt While Fighting Commercial Garage Fire
A Jakes Branch Volunteer Fire Department firefighter is recovering after being hurt Monday fighting a fire at a commercial garage off Jones Lane at Duane Mountain. Assistant Chief Ronnie Dillion […]