Investigation Underway After Teen Killed in Perry County ATV Crash

Both the Perry County School District and the Perry County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after the ATV accident death of a teen over the weekend. The girl was a passenger […]
Murder Suspect Captured After Perry County Shooting

A man wanted in connection with a shooting death in Perry County on Tuesday has been captured. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says Danny Blue Asher was taken into custody […]
Pike County Man Faces 41 Federal Firearms Charges

Dozens of federal firearms charges have been levied at a Pike County man in connection to allegations that he stole them. Officials say Michael Stuart faces 41counts of possession of […]
Road Closure Scheduled on Bottom Fork Road in Letcher County

Road work continues today and tomorrow in Letcher County on Bottom Fork Road near Mountain Laurel Trail. The road is scheduled to be closed Thursday and Friday from 9am-3pm. The […]
Local Obituaries – Thursday, March 5, 2026

Carolyn Anita Polly Carolyn Anita Polly, age 60, of Mayking, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her residence. She is survived by 2 sons: Bowpranioal “Bow” Polly of Pound, […]
Cougars Fall to Powell County in Heartbreaker at 14th Region Tournament

The boys 14th region basketball tournament got underway last night at the Woods Coliseum in Jackson at Breathitt County High School. In game one, Perry County Central got by Breathitt […]
Girls 14th Region Semifinals Set for Friday at Knott County Central

The girls 14th region tournament semifinals are now set for Friday night at Knott County Central. In the first semifinal game, the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars will take on […]
Kentucky Hosts #7 Florida on Senior Day to Close Regular Season

The Kentucky Wildcat men’s team is 19-11 overall, 10-7 in the SEC after losing Tuesday night at Texas A&M. The Cats will have one final regular season game this Saturday at […]
Kentucky Women Roll Past Arkansas, Advance in SEC Tournament

Kentucky placed six players in double figures as they rolled past Arkansas 94-64 yesterday in the first round of the 2026 Women’s SEC Basketball Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina. Clara […]