Letcher Fiscal Court Establishes a Residential Flood Debris Dump Site
If you have flood debris you need to get rid of, the Letcher County Fiscal Court says aresidential debris site has been set up on Highway 15 at Dry Fork […]
Governor Beshear Visits Flood Affected Families in Hazard and Hindman
Governor Andy Beshear spent part of Wednesday in Hazard and Hindman visiting with flood-affected families and providing an update on the storm recovery response. He reaffirmed that in addition to […]
Three in Harlan County Charged with Theft of Mining Equipment
Three people are facing charges for allegedly stealing some mining equipment in Harlan County. WMYT reports police patrolling in Bledsoe Sunday say they saw the suspects at the mine site […]
Floyd County Added to Counties Receiving FEMA Public and Individual Flood Assistance
Governor Andy Beshear says Floyd County has been added to the list of counties approved by President Trump for Public and Individual Assistance from FEMA for the recent flooding. As […]
Water and Showers Available for Customers Still Affected by Water Problems
For those still without running water in Letcher County, the Fiscal Court is still doingbottled water giveaways and now has showers available. There is a portable shower trailer available at […]
Goodwill Stores Helping Flood Victims
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is helping those with flood damaged homes. Goodwill has announced that they are offering $50 vouchers at their stores in Hazard, Paintsville, Pikeville and Prestonsburg. They […]
KY Court of Appeals Denies Bond Reduction in Amber Spradlin Murder Case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has said no to reducing the bond for a high profile murder suspect. M.K. McKinney of Martin is charged with murder in the death of […]
10 Counties, Including Letcher, Approved for Major Flood Disaster Declaration, Allowing Individual Assistance from FEMA
President Donald Trump has approved Governor Andy’s Beshear’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration which includes not only public assistance for local governments but also individual assistance for Kentuckians […]
Team Kentucky Update Monday: Death Toll now at 22 in Kentucky
Another person has passed away in connection with the severe flooding followed by snow and cold weather, with the total now at 22. The latest confirmed death was a man […]
Reminder: SOAR and Southeast KY Chamber Offer Help to Flooded Businesses
A reminder that businesses with flood damage can help from SOAR’s Business Recovery Hub. They have low-interest loans, expert guidance, and essential resources to help you rebuild. Get details at […]