Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Letcher County Fire

Kentucky State Police say a man died in a house fire Saturday morning in McRoberts. Troopers from Post 13 in Hazard were called just before 7:45 a.m. to a structure […]
Traffic Impacts Expected for Roadway Repairs on KY 931 in Letcher County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 advises motorists of upcoming roadway repair work scheduled along KY 931 South in Letcher County. Contract crews with Guardian will be installing a […]
Fire Destroys Reno’s Roadhouse in Wise

A popular restaurant in Wise was destroyed by an early morning fire Friday. Reno’s Roadhouse confirmed on Facebook that the building was lost. In a post, the owners said more […]
Perry County Man Facing Criminal Trespass Charges

A Perry County man is accused of criminal trespassing after a woman told police that he also tried to assault her. Kentucky State Police responded to an apartment complex in […]
Kentucky State Police Adds Pike County Man to Wanted List After Alleged Trailer Arson Plot

A Pike County man indicted in an alleged plot to kill three people by locking them in a burning trailer is now featured in Kentucky State Police’s “Wanted Wednesday” campaign. […]
Pikeville High School Athletic Director Resigns Amid Ongoing Police Investigation

Pikeville High School Athletic Director Lukas Burchett has reportedly resigned amid an apparent police investigation. Burchett is not under arrest and while Pikeville Police confirmed the investigation they did not […]
Mickey Stines to Invoke Fifth in Suit Linked to Judge’s Killing

The lawyer for former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines says if he is called to testify in a lawsuit against a former Letcher court security officer, Stines will invoke the […]
Listen to the Kevin Day Tribute Show

We are proud to recognize and celebrate Kevin Day for an incredible 38 years of service with WXKQ and WTCW in Whitesburg. Over nearly four decades, Kevin has been a […]
Letcher County Sheriff’s Department Warns of New Scam Involving Paving Work

The Letcher County Sheriff is warning about some apparent scammers recently encountered in the County. In a social media post they relay the story of a family that had some […]
Letcher County Man Facing Felonies for Theft of Water Service

A Letcher County man is facing two felonies for allegedly bypassing the water meter tothe house. The Letcher County Water and Sewer District asked for a warrant for Joshua Brock […]