Federal Injunction Blocks the Closure of Prestonsburg Job Corp Center
The impending closure of the Job Corps center in Prestonsburg has gotten anotherextension. In May the US Department of DOL announced the closure of nearly 100 contractor-operated Job Corps sites […]
Emergency Closure Scheduled on KY 7 near Wood Tipple Drive in Letcher County for CSX Railroad Repairs
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (June 26, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises the public that KY 7 will be closed at mile point 18.06 in Letcher County near WoodTipple Drive […]
Trial Set for January in Letcher County Murder Case
The trial has been set for January for a man accused of killing a woman in LetcherCounty last winter. Vincent Fleming has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge for […]
Police Seeking Help in Locating Missing Pike County Man
There are still no signs of a Kimper man who has now been missing for three months. 81-year-old Phillip Stiltner was last seen at his home in late March. Pike […]
School Board Plans to Discuss Classified Worker Raise Again at July Meeting
The potential for a Letcher County school bus driver strike is looming. At this week’s School Board meeting, a representative driver spoke at the public comment to say the Board […]
Guided Hike at Bad Branch Falls Being Offered on July 12
The Kentucky Natural Lands Trust is hosting a guided hike at the Bad Branch StateNature Preserve. You can enjoy the free guided walk through the forested gorge with a 60-foot […]
Inmate Who Escaped Hospital During Treatment Has Been Recaptured
An inmate housed at the Pike County Detention Center who escaped while gettingmedical treatment last week has been recaptured. Police say Andrew Price got away from medical staff at Highlands […]
Dedication Held for New Higher Ground Property in Knott County
A new Higher Ground community in Knott County has had an official dedication ceremony. Chestnut Ridge is a 27-acre neighborhood designed for survivors of the July 2022 flood. WYMT reports […]
Viper Man Charged in Storefront Crash at Shoe Show in Hazard Last Week
A Perry County man arrested last week for allegedly crashing his car into a storefront while doing donuts has officially been charged. The Hazard Herald reported Ace Miller of Viper […]
ATV Ride Leads to Assault Charges Against Pike County Man
A Pike County man is facing charges for allegedly opening fire on another man heencountered while they were riding ATV’s. It happened Sunday in the Stopover area. Kentucky State Police […]