ARC Federal Funding for Local Projects and Governments Facing Significant Budget Cuts
The Appalachian Regional Commission could see a significant cut in federal funding. WYMT reports the federal 2026 budget recently passed by Congress could cut theARC’s budgets by 93%, from $200 […]
Longtime Pikeville School Teacher Passes Away
A longtime Pikeville school teacher has passed away. Jason Adkins, who taught Phys Ed at Millard School, died Monday night after apparently falling ill from a virus that affected his […]
Perry County Police Searching for Missing Teenager
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing teenager. 17-year-old Alyssa Combs was last seen Sunday morning. Investigators say she was last seen driving a 2003 Hyundai Elantra […]
Whitesburg Police Looking for Suspect After Chase
Whitesburg Police say a vehicle they were searching for with a driver that fled fromthem has been found, but the driver has not. They posted a picture Tuesday on their […]
Former Pikeville Nurse Sentenced for Stealing Drugs
A former nurse has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty last yearto stealing drugs from a hospital. Mountain Top News reports Jacqueline Brewster of Belfry pleaded […]
Bridge on KY 160 at Gordon to Be Closed a Week for Repairs
If you live in Gordon, heads up: the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be closing theGordon Bridge on KY-160 for an entire week starting Monday, July 14 to repair a hole […]
Coroner Releases Names of Father and Daughter Killed in Accident at Cumberland
The Harlan County Coroner’s Office has released the names of a father and daughterkilled in a Sunday night accident on US 119 above Cumberland. Deputy Coroner Dale Halcomb confirms Trey […]
16-Year-Old Arrested in Perry County Fatal Shooting
A 16-year-old is in custody following a Monday afternoon fatal shooting in Viper. Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle says the victim, now identified as Wallace Cornett, was killedwith a shotgun […]
Community Training and Resource Event for Flood Victims to be Held on July 16
Letcher County is hosting a Community Training and Resource Event for individuals who have been affected by recent floods. It’s on Wednesday July 16 from 10am to 3pm at the […]
Two Vehicle Accident in Cumberland Leaves One Person Dead
The investigation continues into Sunday night’s fatal crash on US 119 in Harlan County. Kentucky State Police say it happened around 6:50 pm in the Cumberland communitywhere for an as […]