Indictment Charges Pike County Man with Manslaughter in Overdose Death
A manslaughter charge has been handed down to a Pike County man police say gave another man fentanyl which allegedly led to his fatal overdose. Gage Adkins was indicted this […]
Additional Charges Filed Against Hazard Man Wanted for Arson
A Hazard man that the Perry County Sheriff’s Office wanted in connection with an arson has reportedly been arrested for burglary. Investigators allege that on June 5 James Woolum set […]
Independence Day Celebrations Happening in Letcher County
You have a few nice options for celebrating Independence Day in Letcher County. There are fireworks tonight in Isom thanks to the Isom Day Committee who says theywill start at […]
KY Fish and Wildlife Asking People to Report Wild Turkey Sightings
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking you to be on the lookout for wild turkeys. They say with the native population on the decline they are […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday July 3, 2025
Wendell Wayne Mullins Wendell Wayne Mullins, age 73, of Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral arrangements for Wendell Mullins are incomplete and will be […]
Drilling Repairs Underway on KY 1103 in Letcher County
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (June 2, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises the public that drilling repairs are underway on KY 1103 in Letcher County. Crews from NATTCO began work […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday July 2, 2025
Wendell Mullins Wendell Mullins, age 73, of Jenkins, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral arrangements for Wendell Mullins are incomplete and will be announced at […]
Commonwealth Attorney Reacts to Motion to Dismiss Indictment Against Mickey Stines
The Commonwealth’s Attorney in the murder case against former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is balking at the defense motion to dismiss the indictment. As we reported last month, Stines’ […]
Police Standoff Ends with Arrest of Elkhorn City Man
An Elkhorn City man has been arrested following an armed standoff with police that lasted several hours. It happened Monday night after Kentucky State Police responded to a home on […]
Two Hazard Firefighters Honored with Life Saver Award
Two Hazard Firefighters have been honored for their actions following a kayakingaccident. The Hazard Herald reports Chief Robert Keith presented the Life Saver Award to Anthony Turner and Skylar Wyrick […]