First-Time Jobless Claims Increase in Kentucky, Decline Nationwide
The number of first time filings for unemployment are increasing across Kentucky. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending March 28th, there were […]
Rockfall Stabilization Project to Begin on Pikeville Bypass April 20
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a major rockfall stabilization project is set to begin later this month along the Pikeville Bypass. Work is scheduled to start Monday, April 20th, following […]
Stines Again Seeks Judge’s Removal in Mullins Murder Trial
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is trying again to get a different judge for his murder trial. Stines is charged with murder for the September 2024 shooting death of […]
Perry County Man in UTV Death Case Now Faces Federal Sex Charges
A Vicco man facing murder in the drunk driving UTV crash death of a teenage girl in February is now facing federal sex crime charges for his relationship with the […]
Fleming-Neon Sewer Repairs Delayed as Pump Project Heads Back Out for Bids
Fleming-Neon will try again to find a contractor to replace more than 350 sewage grinder pumps damaged in the July 2022 flood. The work will be paid for with a […]
Two Firefighters Injured Battling Floyd County Wildfire
Two firefighters have been hurt fighting a forest fire in Floyd County. The Team Kentucky Division of Forestry says the two were injured over the weekend after a sudden shift […]
Detours in Place as Letcher County Road Shuts Down for Work
There’s a road closure all this week between the Premium and Van areas of Letcher County to do some road repairs. The Letcher County Judge Executive’s Office says Bee Tree […]
Man Charged in Fatal Pike County Crash Rejects Plea Deal, Seeks Venue Change
A West Virginia man facing charges for a fatal crash in Pike County two years ago has rejected a plea deal and wants his case moved out of the area. […]
Kentucky Power Seeks New Hearing—Not for Rates, but Tree-Trimming Limits
Kentucky Power has requested another hearing with the Public Service Commission but this time it’s not about raising rates. Last month the PSC agreed to let Kentucky Power raise rates […]
Gas Prices Surge Across Kentucky, U.S. Amid Iran War
As the United States enters its fifth week in the war with Iran, gas prices are surging across Kentucky and the United States. According to AAA, gas prices are currently […]