Pike County Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges
A Pike County man is facing drug trafficking and gun charges after state police responded to a drug complaint in the Marrowbone area. Troopers say they went to a home […]
Kentucky State Police Warn Public of Text Message Scam Impersonating the Agency
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from KSP regarding unpaid traffic violations. These messages are not legitimate. […]
Letcher County Schools Superintendent Denise Yonts Announces Retirement
After 33 years with the school district, Letcher County Schools superintendent Denise Yonts has announced her retirement. Yonts, who has been a teacher and principal and for the past eight […]
Child in Custody Following Threat Toward Pikeville High School
A child is facing charges after making a threat against Pikeville High School. Kentucky State Police say the juvenile was taken into custody overnight following the discovery of the threat. […]
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Fridayin Honor of Kentucky Soldier
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who […]
Jakes Branch Firefighter Hurt While Fighting Commercial Garage Fire
A Jakes Branch Volunteer Fire Department firefighter is recovering after being hurt Monday fighting a fire at a commercial garage off Jones Lane at Duane Mountain. Assistant Chief Ronnie Dillion […]
Three Plead Guilty in Pike County Murder Case
No trials will be needed for three men who have pleaded guilty in connection with a murder last year in Pike County. Michael Brown, Anthony Browning, and Michael Shortridge all […]
Pike County Man Arrested for DUI After US 23 Crash
Prestonsburg Police have arrested a Pike County man for DUI and more for a crash last week in Floyd County. It happened on US 23 at Holiday Inn Hill where […]
Spring turkey hunting season opens in April
Strong population of 2-year-old birds anticipated FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 24, 2026) — After a frigid winter filled with snow and ice, Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arrives with excitement for […]
Man Charged with Murder in Fatal February ATV Crash
One of the men involved in a February ATV accident that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl has been charged with murder. Noah Back of Vicco was arrested Saturday […]