Fleming Neon Water System Receives $5 Million Grant

The Fleming-Neon Water District is undergoing a multi-phase project to repair and replace aging waterlines that have caused leaks and water outages. Thanks to a $5 million grant, the second […]
HCTC Hosts Launch of Mobile Health Unit

Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) will host the launch of a mobile health unit from Kentucky State University on October 25 at 1 p.m. The unit, in partnership with […]
Harlan County Man Arrested on Drug Charges

The Harlan County Sheriff’s Department arrested 47-year-old Carl Saylor of Coldiron on Sunday, charging him with first-degree trafficking of heroin and fentanyl, along with multiple bench warrants. He was taken […]
Knott Central Wins Over Letcher Central to Claim 53rd District Volleyball Title

The Knott County Central Lady Patriots won over the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars 3-0 last night to claim the 53rd District Volleyball Championship for the third consecutive year. […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday October 23, 2024

Crawford Gerald Amburgey Crawford Gerald Amburgey, age 57, of Letcher, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the UK Hospital in Lexington. He is survived by his mother: Patty Jo Amburgey […]
Election Day is Two Weeks Away

Election Day is on Nov. 5, but there are several other important dates and deadlines to remember. The last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 22. […]
Dry Conditions Increasing Risk of Wildfires

Kentucky’s fall fire season runs from October 1 to December 15, and dry conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires. The Kentucky Division of Forestry reported about 20 wildfires over […]
Harlan City Fire Department Receives Wildfire Defense Grant

The Harlan City Fire Department was awarded a $250,000 Community Wildfire Defense Grant, which will help the city address wildfire risks in areas near the woods. The funds will be […]
Letcher County Central Takes on Knott County Central for the Volleyball 53rd Dist Championship Tonight

After 3 matches on Monday, the girls 53rd District Volleyball Tournament championship game is now set for tonight. In the opening game last night June Buchanan got by Cordia. In […]
Local Obituaries-Tuesday October 22, 2024

Crawford Gerald Amburgey Crawford Gerald Amburgey, age 57, of Letcher, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the UK Hospital in Lexington. He is survived by his mother: Patty Jo Amburgey […]