Third Person Arrested In Pike County Murder Investigation
A third person has been arrested in connection with the death of a man at Steele in Pike County last weekend. As we reported earlier this week, Michael Brown and […]
Corps of Engineer Conducting Flood Risk Management Survey for Eastern Kentucky
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched a flood risk management survey for Eastern Kentucky and beyond. At this week’s meeting of the Perry County Fiscal Court, a community […]
Local Obituaries-Friday January 17, 2025
Ellis O. Maggard Ellis O. Maggard, age 59, of Eolia, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. He is survived by […]
#8 Kentucky Faces #4 Alabama Saturday at Rupp
#8 Kentucky’ men’s basketball will face # 4 Alabama at home Saturday in another SEC Showdown with tipoff at 12 noon. Pregame for the Cats and Crimson Tide will be […]
Knott Central & Breathitt County Advance to Girls 14th Region All A Title Game
The girls 14th Region All “A” Classic Basketball Tournament semifinals were played last night at Lee County High School in Beattyville. In game one, the Knott Central Lady Patriots beat […]
Colson Fire Department Receives Grant for Equipment
The Colson Volunteer Fire Department has gotten a $10,000 grant for some new firefighting gear. The grant from State Farm Insurance Company will help them get two complete sets of […]
KSP Needs Your Help Concerning Break-In at Knott County Central High School
There’s been a $12,000 burglary at Knott Central High School. Kentucky State Police are investigating the break-in at the Agriculture Department classroom and shop area. KSP says the thieves got […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday January 16, 2025
John Philip Bentley John Philip Bentley, age 85, of Whitesburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH. He is survived by his wife: Linda Bentley; 1 son: […]
KSP Investigating Weekend Shooting Death in Pike County
Two men have been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting death in Pike County. Kentucky State Police have identified the victim as Christopher Lester of Steele. They were able […]
Experts Concerned Cockfighting Could Increase Bird Flu Threat
Some health officials are concerned that cockfighting could spread the growing threat of the H5N1 virus, known as bird flu, which could not only make pets and people sick but […]