Kentucky House Bill Aims to Help Small Coal Mining Operations
There’s a bill moving through the state legislature intended to help small coal mines stay in business by changing some safety rules. House Bill 85 is sponsored by Rep. Bill […]
Prestonsburg Mayor Resigns
Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton has resigned. Last night the city council held a special meeting which Stapleton did not attend reportedly due to an injury he suffered a few weeks […]
Appalshop Executive Director Stepping Down Later This Year
Appalshop Executive Director Alex Gibson says he will be leaving later this year. Gibson has been at the helm for 10 years, not just creating multiple award-winning films but also […]
Floyd County Man Facing Fentanyl Drug Charges
A Floyd County man is facing charges for trafficking fentanyl. Police were doing a roadblock last Thursday on Mountain Parkway in Magoffin County when a driver was pulled over for […]
Jenkins City Leaders Pushing City Wide Cleanup
Jenkins city leaders are urging residents to help keep the town clean, starting with your own yard. Mayor Todd DePriest tells WYMT it’s not just a matter of pride in […]
Perry County Woman Charged in Animal Hoarding Case
More than 100 animals have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Perry County. WYMT reports the Perry County Sheriff’s Office brought in agents from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and […]
Wise VA Man Charged With Murder in Fatal House Fire
An Appalachia man has been charged with murder for a 2023 fatal house fire. Last week a Wise County grand jury indicted Curtis D. Holbrook on one felony count of […]
Federally Funded Internet Provider Ending Program
The cost of internet access could be going up for some residents as the federal program that helps to pay for it is running out of cash. The Hazard Herald […]
Letcher County Murder Investigation Continues
An autopsy is being conducted on the body of a Letcher County woman found dead near a cemetery at Cowan last week. Kentucky State Police are investigating but saying very […]
First FEMA Homes Arrive at New Letcher County High Ground Community
The first Federal Emergency Management Agency homes have arrived at the site of Letcher County’s new high-ground community called the Cottages at Thompson Branch. The area at Marlowe just of […]