Names Released in Fatal Perry County Crash

Two people have been killed in a crash which closed a portion of KY-15 in Perry Countyfor several hours Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident which happened around […]
Attempted Murder Case Involving Pike County Man Handed to Grand Jury

A grand jury will hear the case of a Pike County man accused of attempted murder of apeace officer for an incident last month in Berea. WYMT reports Dustin Allen […]
Local Officials Share About New ATV/UTV State Law

If you ride an ATV or UTV, Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones wants to make sure youare aware of a new state law that starts June 27th. Anyone who plans […]
Harrison Named New President of SKCTC

There’s a new leader at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. Dr. Andrea “Lee” Harrison has been named the next president of the school beginning onJuly 1. Dr. Harrison currently […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday May 14, 2025

James Monroe “Butch” Wright James Monroe “Butch” Wright, age 78, of Deane, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Bonnie Wright; 2 […]
Some Areas of Letcher County Affected by Flooding on Tuesday

Some cleanup is underway after parts of Letcher County were hit with scary flashflooding on Tuesday. There are no reports of major damage or any injuries or serious accidents, but […]
Police Searching for Letcher County Man in Theft of Church Van

Police are searching for a Whitesburg man connected with the theft of a van from aKnott County church. Kentucky State Police say the van was stolen from Smithsboro Baptist Church […]
Shots Fired into Vehicle on US 23 in Floyd County Leads to Attempted Murder Charges

A Floyd County man is reportedly facing an attempted murder charge for a Saturdaycar-to-car shooting in Harold. Floyd County Deputies responded after a woman said she was driving on U.S. […]
Local Obituaries-Tuesday May 13, 2025

Georgie Watts Georgie Watts, age 82, of Hallie, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Hazard ARH. She is survived by 2 sisters: Ivory Faye Watts and Alleen Watts […]
Hazard Fire Department Receives Donation for Water Rescue Equipment

Hazard’s VFW Post has donated $10,000 to the Hazard Fire Department for some water rescue equipment. The Hazard Herald reports Post 7387 hosted a First Responders Cookout on Saturday, May […]