KY Power Rates Going Up

Rates for Kentucky Power are going up, but not nearly as much as the company wanted. Last week the Kentucky Public Service Commission issued their ruling on Kentucky Power’s request […]
2 Arrested For Drug Trafficking in Pikeville

A warrant for one person has reportedly led Pikeville Police to the arrest of two people on allegations of drug trafficking. The Appalachian News Express reports on January 13 Pikeville […]
Breaks Park Superintendent Warns Motorists of Elk in the Road

If you’ll be driving on the US 460 connector through the Breaks Interstate Park watch out for the elk. The Park Superintendent says work on the Coalfield Expressway Expansion recently […]
Foul Play Not Suspected in Deadly Floyd County House Fire

Foul play is not suspected but Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a Floyd County woman following a house fire last Sunday morning. WYMT reports 63-year-old Dianne Price […]
Weather Delays Plans For Rebuilding Blackey Community Center
The weather has reportedly delayed the next step on rebuilding the Blackey Community Center. This week the Letcher County Fiscal Court had to delay their meeting which included hiring an […]
Water Restored to Parts of The Fleming-Neon Water System

Water has been restored to parts of Fleming-Neon that have been without since the beginning of the month. Mayor Ricky Burke declared a State of Emergency January 5 when the […]
Arlie Boggs Student Injured in Bus Crash Returns Home

An Arlie Boggs Elementary School student injured in last Friday’s crash between a school bus and a coal truck on KY-932 is now home from the hospital. His mom tells […]
ARH Announces Partnership with Beacons of Hope

More people could get access to addiction recovery help with Appalachian Regional Healthcare announcing a partnership with Beacons of Hope in Hazard. ARH has presented a $5,000 donation to Beacons […]
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts of Whitesburg

A boil water advisory has been issued for part of Whitesburg after a water leak sprung on Tuesday. The boil advisory covers Solomon Road, First Street, Fifth Street, Indiana Avenue, […]
Pikeville City Officials Reveal Plans for Bicentennial Celebration

Pikeville City Officials have revealed the plans for the City’s bicentennial celebration this year. At a special kickoff announcement event last week, Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter said the bicentennial committee […]