Letcher County Student Competes for National “America’s Favorite Student” Title
A young man from Letcher County is in the running for the national “America’s Favorite Student” contest. America’s Favorite Student invites students to compete for $20,000, an appearance in Reader’s […]
Floyd County Woman Charged with Arson After Fire Damages Homes
A woman from Floyd County is facing arson charges for allegedly starting a fire to burn some grass which ended up catching her mother’s house on fire and threatening others. […]
Woman Accused of Bringing Drugs into Pike County Detention Center
Several drug charges have been levied at a woman from South Williamson that officials allegedly tried to bring meth, cocaine and fentanyl into the Pike County Detention Center. Kentucky State […]
Judge Stays on Case in Stines Murder Trial
The judge in the murder trial of former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is staying on the case despite Stines’ attorney’s effort to get him disqualified. Stines is charged with […]
Kentucky Lawmakers Pass $32 Billion Two-Year Budget
The Kentucky General Assembly has passed a $32 billion, two-year state budget which covers the next two fiscal years. The final version comes after the Governor had a chance to […]
Work Begins on New Affordable Housing Development in Leslie County
Work is underway on a new affordable housing subdivision in Leslie County. Last week the Housing Development Alliance broke ground on Leeco Estates which will have 19 affordable, energy-efficient homes. […]
Floyd County Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Assault Charge
A Floyd County man is behind bars after a traffic stop led officers to investigate him for alleged domestic violence. Prestonsburg Police say around 3am an officer saw a car […]
Former Pikeville Clinic Owner Heads to Trial in Federal Drug Case
One of the owners of a former Pikeville pain clinic facing federal drug charges appears to be taking her case to court and not making a plea deal like her […]
Federal Program Delivers Funding Boost to Wise and Dickenson Schools
Schools in Wise and Dickenson counties are getting a boost from a federal program that guarantees funding in rural areas that have timberland that doesn’t contribute to the tax base. […]
Three Men Face Drug Trafficking Charges After Pikeville Arrest
Three men are facing major drug charges after Pikeville Police and the U.S. Marshals Task Force served a fugitive warrant at a Hambley Boulevard apartment. Officers say they went there […]