Mountain Heritage Festival Parade Saturday September 28
Details have been announced for participation in the Mountain Heritage Parade which is on Saturday September 28. Organizers say they want as many floats as possible to fill the streets […]
KSP and KDE Release Statement About Recent Rumors of School Related Threats
Following a rash of recent alleged threats and rumors of threats to schools and colleges, including in Letcher and Perry Counties, Kentucky State Police and the Department of Education have […]
Governor Beshear Visits Laurel County as Manhunt Continues For I-75 Shooting Suspect
With the manhunt for the I-75 shooting suspect now in its 7th day, Governor Andy Beshear has made a visit to Laurel County. He was with state transportation officials who […]
Man Pleads Guilty in Pike County Murder Case
A man accused of murdering a Shelbiana woman in 2020 has pleaded guilty. Commonwealth’s Attorney Ashton McKenzie says Anthony Hall entered the pleaTuesday for the murder of Jodi Stapleton who […]
Perry County Schools Closed Today After Wednesday Incident Leads to Lockdown
There is no school today in Perry County with officials saying a Wednesday lockdown at the school led to a very stressful afternoon for students and employees. Hazard Police are […]
Officials Conclude School Threat at Letcher County Central Was Not Credible
School is in session in Letcher County, where a rumor of a threat earlier in the week to Letcher County Central High School was deemed not credible. Officials say it […]
Mountain Heritage Festival Auto Show Scheduled for September 21
The Mountain Heritage Festival Auto Show is less than 10 days away on Saturday September 21 at James Wiley Craft Memorial Park in Whitesburg. All vehicles are welcome to the […]
Manhunt Continues as Reward Money Increases For Suspect in I-75 Shooting
The reward is now up to $35,000 for information that leads to the location and arrest of the man accused of firing into cars on Interstate 75 in Laurel County […]
HCTC Back Open Today After Alleged Social Media Threat
The Hazard Community & Technical College Campus is back open today after it was closed with remote-only classes Tuesday due to an alleged threat posted on social media. President and […]
Mining Accident Claims Life of West Virginia Man
A South Williamson man has reportedly been killed in a mining accident in West Virginia. Officials say Gary Chapman lost his life Friday at the Arch Resources’ Mountaineer II Mine […]