New Elkhorn City Mayor Making Progress
Elkhorn City’s new mayor has been getting down to work. Nathan Bryant was appointed by the city council earlier this month to replace Mike Taylor who resigned amid findings of […]
Letcher County Photographer Malcolm J. Wilson Wins East KY Leadership Award
Renowned Letcher County photographer Malcolm J. Wilson has won the 2024 East Kentucky Leadership Award for Media and Technology. Wilson tells WYMT his life’s goal has been to tell the […]
Pike County Giving Out Weather Radios
In an effort to keep more citizens safe in case of disaster, Pike County has been giving out free weather radios this week. Mountain Top News reports the county got […]
Fatal UTV Crash in Pike County
Kentucky State Police are investigating a UTV crash in which someone was killed on Saturday night in Pike County. KSP says it happened around 11:30 pm Saturday on State Highway […]
Pike County Volunteer Fire Chief Indicted on Theft Charges
A federal indictment has been handed down against a Pike County volunteer fire chief on allegations of stealing money intended for the department. The Appalachian News Express cites a US […]
Letcher County Schools Enrichment Camp Set for June 10-28
We are learning more about the Letcher County Public Schools enrichment camp that will be held this summer at Cowan Elementary. It’s for Letcher County students currently enrolled in Kindergarten […]
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 […]