RISING Documentary Highlighting Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery Now Streaming
A documentary highlighting Eastern Kentucky’s recovery from the devastating 2022 floods is now available for streaming on Prime Video. Governor Andy Beshear says “RISING” tells the story of the region’s […]
Three Knott County residents indicted on federal cocaine trafficking charges
KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – Three people have been indicted by a federal grand jury on cocaine trafficking charges following a traffic stop on the Mountain Parkway. Jimmy Edward “Jimbo” […]
Hunter Education Classes Offered Across Kentucky Ahead Of Fall Seasons
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is offering new hunters a chance to prepare for the upcoming hunting seasons with a statewide Hunter Education Day on August 1st. More than 30 in-person […]
Beshear To Visit Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery Projects Monday
Governor Andy Beshear will be in eastern Kentucky Monday as the region marks the fourth anniversary of the devastating 2022 floods. The governor’s first stop will be at 10 a.m. […]
Letcher County Approves Two-Year Moratorium on New AI Data Centers
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WXKQ) – The Letcher Fiscal Court has approved a two-year moratorium on new artificial intelligence data centers following concerns from residents about a proposed natural gas-fired power plant […]
Pike County Man Charged with 14 Felony Animal Cruelty Counts
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – A Pike County man has been charged with multiple felony animal cruelty offenses after Kentucky State Police investigated an animal welfare complaint near South Williamson. […]
Local Obituaries – Friday, July 24, 2026
Linda Kaye Bartley Linda Kaye Bartley, age 78 of Ashcamp, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center. She is survived by 1 daughter: Sherry Rose of […]