Man Charged with DUI Death of 2 Prestonsburg Students Wants Bond Reduced
A man awaiting trial for an alleged DUI crash in which two Prestonsburg High School students were killed is asking to have his bond reduced. Marcus Auxier of Nippa was […]
Hazard-Perry Kiwanis Club Makes Donation to Challenger Center
The Kiwanis Club of Hazard-Perry County has made a $10,000 donation to the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky, in honor of the Center’s 25th anniversary. The Hazard Herald reports the […]
Whitesburg’s Mayfest Music Line Up Now Set
The music lineup has been finalized for Whitesburg’s Mayfest. Letcher County Tourism says the May 11 event will kick off with a performance by Kyle McCowan, then it’s Johnny Pop […]
Some Federal Flood Recovery Money May Not Be Available to Letcher County
Some federal flood recovery money for Letcher County may not come through because the state legislature has not provided help with money for matching funds to get it. The Mountain […]
Leslie County Receives State Funding For Economic Development
Leslie County will benefit from some recent state funding for economic development geared toward Eastern Kentucky. On Thursday the board of the non-profit organization FOCUS met with county and state […]
Mutual Aid Agreement Made Between Perry County and Kentucky State Police
Better emergency communication is the expectation of a new mutual aid agreement between Perry County and Kentucky State Police. Thanks to a couples of grants, Judge-Executive Scott Alexander says they […]
Letcher County Schools To Offer Summer Enrichment Camp
Letcher County Public Schools will be offering an enrichment camp again this summer. It’s for kids currently enrolled in grades K-8 and will be held June 10-28 at Cowan Elementary […]
No Bond For UZ Man Facing Murder Charge
No bond for a UZ man facing a possible murder charge in the shooting death of his nephew earlier this month. At a preliminary hearing this week, the judge ordered […]
Special Audit of Elkhorn City Finances Leads to Several Issues Being Found
A special audit of Elkhorn City’s finances, ordered after major shortfalls and missed payments were discovered earlier this year, has reportedly turned up several problems. WYMT reports the examination done […]
Kristey Orem Stepping Down as Pikeville Girls Coach and AD
After a 27-year career, Pikeville High School Athletic Director and Girls Basketball Head Coach Kristy Orem is stepping down. In a social media message Wednesday, Orem says she made the […]