High Speed Internet Expands in Harlan County
High-speed internet is going to expand into more parts of rural Harlan County. The Harlan County Fiscal Court has reportedly signed a deal with Eastern Kentucky Company Thacker-Grigsby Communications to […]
Foul Play Not Suspected in Deadly Pike County House Fire
Foul play is not suspected after someone died in a house fire in Pike County Wednesday night. Kentucky State Police say it happened around 10pm at a home on Caney […]
Pike County Man Indicted Twice on Federal Drug and Gun Charges
A Pike County man is back behind bars following his indictment on federal drug and gun charges. Isaiah Harrell of Ransom was indicted last month for possession of meth and […]
HCTC to Launch Kentucky’s Only Nuclear Medicine Imaging Program
A new career training opportunity is coming to Eastern Kentucky. Hazard Community and Technical College says they are set to launch Kentucky’s only nuclear medicine imaging program later this year […]
City of Martin Fire Department in Dispute with Mayor
The Martin Fire Department is reportedly standing down from duty in a financial dispute with the mayor. Representatives from the department tell WYMT they are holding a press conference tonight […]
Fatal Crash in Pike County Monday Night
Kentucky State Police are investigating a Monday night crash in which a Pike County woman was killed. They say it happened around 6pm on Penny Highway at Virgie when a […]
Group of Activists Buys Property Near Proposed Letcher County Federal Prison Site
There’s a new wrinkle in a plan to build a federal prison in Letcher County. Last fall, following years of lobbying and planning, Congressman Hal Rogers announced that the Federal […]
Floyd County Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Mining Equipment
A traffic stop for a suspended license has led to the arrest of two men for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in mining equipment. Kentucky State Police say when a […]
Former Prison Guard Pleads Guilty, Claims Culture of Inmate Abuse at Big Sandy
A guilty plea from a former Big Sandy Penitentiary prison guard is raising claims of an alleged culture of intentionally abusing inmates. Terry Melvin pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy […]
Pikeville Man Sentenced in Federal Drug Case
A Pikeville man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for dealing fentanyl. The US Attorney’s Office says Samuel C. Atkins was sentenced Friday by a federal judge forpossession […]