Guided Hike at Bad Branch Falls Being Offered on July 12

The Kentucky Natural Lands Trust is hosting a guided hike at the Bad Branch StateNature Preserve. You can enjoy the free guided walk through the forested gorge with a 60-foot […]
Inmate Who Escaped Hospital During Treatment Has Been Recaptured

An inmate housed at the Pike County Detention Center who escaped while gettingmedical treatment last week has been recaptured. Police say Andrew Price got away from medical staff at Highlands […]
Dedication Held for New Higher Ground Property in Knott County

A new Higher Ground community in Knott County has had an official dedication ceremony. Chestnut Ridge is a 27-acre neighborhood designed for survivors of the July 2022 flood. WYMT reports […]
Viper Man Charged in Storefront Crash at Shoe Show in Hazard Last Week

A Perry County man arrested last week for allegedly crashing his car into a storefront while doing donuts has officially been charged. The Hazard Herald reported Ace Miller of Viper […]
ATV Ride Leads to Assault Charges Against Pike County Man

A Pike County man is facing charges for allegedly opening fire on another man heencountered while they were riding ATV’s. It happened Sunday in the Stopover area. Kentucky State Police […]
Bridge Replacement Project Underway on KY 805 in Letcher County

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (June 23, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 advises the public of a full closure on KY 805 at mile point 4.20 in Letcher County for a bridge […]
Indiana Woman Killed in Perry County ATV Accident

An Indiana woman has been identified as the person who lost their life in an ATVaccident in Perry County Thursday. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed the 67-year-old woman, Melanie Lynn Ingram, […]
Longtime Leader at SKCTC has Passed Away

Longtime Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Professor andAcademic Leader Elijah “Lige” Buell has passed away. Lige devoted 45 years to Southeast as a business professor and campus director. A […]
Driver Arrested After Vehicle Crashes Into Hazard Business

The driver of a car that smashed through the front of a Hazard business early Tuesdaymorning was apparently trying to do doughnuts in the parking lot. Hazard Police responded just […]
Flood Ravaged City of Coal Run Schedules Independence Day Event

Despite the damage from the February flood, it seems Coal Run’s city park will be readyto go for an Independence Day Celebration. The Celebration in the Park is set for […]