Information on FEMA Property Buyout Program Available to Local Flood Victims

If you have damage from the February 14 flood and you live on flood-prone land, the FEMA Property Buyout Program is once again available for anyone interested in Letcher County. […]
Two Harlan Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends in Tennessee

Two teens from Harlan are facing charges after a police chase in a stolen car that led to a mall going on lockdown. WYMT reports a 16-year-old and 17-year-old, who […]
Pike County Man Arrested on Federal Drug Charges

A Pike County man arrested on federal drug charges last year is reportedly ready to plead guilty. Keith Long of Wolfpit Branch was pulled over for a traffic violation and […]
MCHC Hosting Diabetes Alert Day on March 25

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation is hosting a “Diabetes Alert Day” next week on Tuesday, March 25 from 11am to 2pm at CANE Kitchen in Whitesburg. They say it’s a free […]
Senator Rand Paul’s Team Visits Flood Impacted Areas of Eastern Kentucky

US Senator Rand Paul’s team has paid a visit to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Hazard Community and Technical College. Paul’s Director of Constituent Service Angela Pace and State […]
Delays Expected for Road Work Near Alice Lloyd College

Expect long traffic delays along KY 899 near Alice Lloyd College in Knott County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has started a drilling operation near mile point 5.15 bythe school. Work […]
Thickett Branch Road Closure Starting Today

There is a road closure in Letcher County for the next few days. Thickett Branch will be closed tomorrow (Thursday), Friday and Monday from 8am-3pm. Thickett Branch will only be […]
Pike County Man Publishes First Novel

A Pike County man has published his first ever novel. Dorton native Stephen J. Wallace has written a suspense thriller called “Hazardous Lies” which is based on his real-life experience […]
Pike County House Fire Claims Two Lives

An investigation is underway into a Sunday morning house fire that claimed two lives in Pike County. The Pike County Coroner’s Office tells WYMT the fire broke out at the […]
Leslie County Man Arrested for Attempted Daylight Break In at Perry County Home

A Leslie County man is facing charges for reportedly trying to break into a home in Perry County in the middle of the day one day last week. Perry County […]