Homeless Man Charged with Stealing Christmas Gifts from Vehicle in Whitesburg

Whitesburg Police say a man who stole some Christmas gifts from someone’s pickup last week did it to get money for food. Assistant Police Chief Justin Hunsucker tells the Mountain […]
Pike County Man Facing Charges for Leaving Scene of a Crash on Christmas Eve

A Pike County man is facing charges after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash on Baird Avenue on Christmas Eve. When Pikeville Police arrived at the scene and spoke […]
Assault on First Responders Lands Prestonsburg Man in Jail

An alleged assault on first responders has led to charges for an elderly Prestonsburg man. It happened on North Lake Drive where Prestonsburg firefighters responded to a car on fire. […]
Elkhorn City Man Pleads Not Guilty in 2022 Manslaughter Case

Three years after being indicted a former Elkhorn City resident has entered a plea in a manslaughter case. Court records show Christopher A. Salyer has pleaded not guilty to charges […]
Appalachian Horse Project Finds Home in Perry County

The Appalachian Horse Project which has been working to handle the problem of free roaming horses for several years is going to be getting a home thanks to some help […]
2026 Changes in Letcher County Magisterial Districts

Before the next election, Letcher County residents will need to study up on your Magisterial Districts. After several years of no changes, some shifts in population following the 2020 Census […]
Public Service Commission Public Comment Meeting Held in Hazard

Nearly 80 residents and business owners turned out Thursday evening at the Perry County Fiscal Courtroom for the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s public comment meeting about Kentucky Power’s request to […]
Pike County Man Indicted for Manslaughter Asks for Bond Reduction

A Pike County man indicted for manslaughter for a shooting death in April has asked for his bond to be reduced. Paul David Coleman was in court late last week […]
Kingdom Come State Park New Year’s Day Guided Hike

Kick off the New Year with a guided New Year’s Day hike along the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail at Kingdom Come State Park. In a partnership with the Kentucky […]
Mickey Stines’ Hearing on Thursday Ends Before it Begins

There’s been a delay in a hearing on whether former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines should be allowed bond while awaiting trial for the September 2024 murder of Letcher County […]