KY Fish and Wildlife Asking People to Report Wild Turkey Sightings
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking you to be on the lookout for wild turkeys. They say with the native population on the decline they are […]
Drilling Repairs Underway on KY 1103 in Letcher County
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (June 2, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises the public that drilling repairs are underway on KY 1103 in Letcher County. Crews from NATTCO began work […]
Commonwealth Attorney Reacts to Motion to Dismiss Indictment Against Mickey Stines
The Commonwealth’s Attorney in the murder case against former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is balking at the defense motion to dismiss the indictment. As we reported last month, Stines’ […]
Police Standoff Ends with Arrest of Elkhorn City Man
An Elkhorn City man has been arrested following an armed standoff with police that lasted several hours. It happened Monday night after Kentucky State Police responded to a home on […]
Two Hazard Firefighters Honored with Life Saver Award
Two Hazard Firefighters have been honored for their actions following a kayakingaccident. The Hazard Herald reports Chief Robert Keith presented the Life Saver Award to Anthony Turner and Skylar Wyrick […]
Three Arrested in Southwest VA Drug Raid
Three people are behind bars following a drug raid on a home in Buchanan County, Virginia. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says on Friday their investigators, along with the 29th […]
Trial Day Set For Perry County Murder Trial
The trial has been set for July 14 for a Perry County man accused of shooting andkilling a man in Perry County in 2024. WYMT reports Jonathan Proffitt is facing […]
Closure Scheduled on KY 7 South near MP 9.8 in Letcher County for Additional CSX Railroad Repairs
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (June 30, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises the public that KY 7 South will be closed at mile point 9.8 near Letcher High School Drive […]
Superintendent Hopeful for Resolution in Pay Dispute with Classified Employees
Letcher County’s Schools Superintendent says she is hopeful that a resolution can bereached with school bus drivers over a pay dispute before school starts withoutdisruption to student transportation. As we […]
Three Men Charged with Murder of Two Belfry Men Have Charges Added
Three men facing murder charges for allegedly killing two men in Belfry in 2023 are nowreportedly facing several more charges. Mountain Top News reports the three men from Ohio are […]