Letcher County Approves Funding Resolution for Thunder Mountain Water Extension
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – The Letcher Fiscal Court has approved a resolution accepting $1.5 million in state grant funding for a water line project serving the proposed Thunder Mountain […]
Harlan County Tourism Generates Nearly $39 Million in Visitor Spending
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – New tourism data shows Harlan County’s visitor economy continued to grow in 2025. According to figures released by the Kentucky Department of Tourism, visitors spent […]
Letcher County Remains in Severe to Extreme Drought Despite Recent Rain
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WXKQ) – Despite the rain, Letcher County remains in severe or extreme drought. The federal drought map places the eastern part of Letcher County in the D2, […]
New Early Head Start Classroom Coming to Jenkins
JENKINS, Ky. (WXKQ) – The Jenkins Head Start is opening a new Early Head Start classroom in Jenkins on June 29. LKLP’s Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants, and […]
Pike County Man to Face Trial on Attempted Murder Charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WXKQ) — A Pike County man accused of locking three people inside a burning mobile home is scheduled to stand trial later this year. Marty Eugene Hurley, 50, […]
Harlan County Man Arrested After Allegedly Arranging Meeting With Minor
HARLAN CO., Ky. (WXKQ) – A man has been arrested in Harlan County after police say he arranged to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl at a local […]
Knott County Woman Arrested After Alleged Meth Use While Caring for Children at Clinic
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WXKQ/WSIP) – A Knott County woman was arrested Monday after authorities say she was under the influence of methamphetamine while caring for two young children at a Prestonsburg […]
Defense Cites Mental State in Former Letcher Sheriff’s Murder Case
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WXKQ) – Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines say their client was not acting like himself when he allegedly shot and killed Letcher District Judge […]
Weekly Pickleball Play Begins in Whitesburg
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WXKQ) – Letcher Countians looking for a fun way to stay active and connect with others will soon have a new opportunity as the City of Whitesburg launches […]
Pikeville Man Receives 20-Year Sentence in Mother’s Death
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP/WXKQ) – A Pike County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to the shooting death of his mother. Sixty-year-old Alex Yuhas […]