Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. […]
Correctional Officer Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Prison
A now former correctional officer is facing charges for allegedly bringing drugs into the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. Kentucky State Police say 60-year-old Joe Cress was caught smuggling illegal narcotics […]
Man Dies In Eastern Kentucky Mining Accident
A man is dead following a mining accident in eastern Kentucky yesterday. State officials say 25-year-old Preston Pollard was performing maintenance at the Combs Branch Mine in Perry County when […]
Former Perry County Jail Administrator Pleads Guilty
A former administrator at the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard is pleading guilty to charges. Last August, Timothy Kilburn was taken into custody after being accused of stealing from […]
Unemployment Down Across Kentucky
The number of first time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Kentucky. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending May 16th, there were […]
Driver Killed After Vehicle Crosses Centerline, Hits Perry County Ambulance
A Perry County Ambulance was headed back to the station when a driver crossed the centerline of the road left a person dead at the scene. The driver and other […]
Gov. Beshear Celebrates Opening of New Flood Recovery Homes in Prestonsburg
Governor Andy Beshear visited Floyd County on Monday to cut the ribbon on two new homes at the New Hope Estates high-ground neighborhood in Prestonsburg. Both houses will go to […]
Minor School Bus Crash Reported in Magoffin County, No Injuries
A school bus was involved in a minor accident Monday afternoon in Magoffin County. According to Magoffin County Schools, a bus traveling to school for evening dismissal was struck by […]
Man Arrested After Armed Standoff in Whitesburg
Kentucky State Police say a Letcher County man is in custody after an early morning domestic violence incident led to a lengthy standoff Friday in the Whitesburg community. Troopers responded […]
No-Excuse Early Voting Underway in Letcher County
Early voting for the May 19 primary election begins today in Letcher County. Any registered voter may cast a ballot during no-excuse early voting today through Saturday. Polls will be […]