Letcher County Food Pantry Seeing More People While Food Supply Shrinks
More people are apparently seeking help from the Letcher County Food Pantry whilethe food supply to the Pantry is reportedly shrinking. Director Vicki Holbrook and Secretary/Treasurer Harold Bolling tell the […]
ARC Federal Funding for Local Projects and Governments Facing Significant Budget Cuts
The Appalachian Regional Commission could see a significant cut in federal funding. WYMT reports the federal 2026 budget recently passed by Congress could cut theARC’s budgets by 93%, from $200 […]
Longtime Pikeville School Teacher Passes Away
A longtime Pikeville school teacher has passed away. Jason Adkins, who taught Phys Ed at Millard School, died Monday night after apparently falling ill from a virus that affected his […]
Perry County Police Searching for Missing Teenager
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing teenager. 17-year-old Alyssa Combs was last seen Sunday morning. Investigators say she was last seen driving a 2003 Hyundai Elantra […]
Whitesburg Police Looking for Suspect After Chase
Whitesburg Police say a vehicle they were searching for with a driver that fled fromthem has been found, but the driver has not. They posted a picture Tuesday on their […]
Former Pikeville Nurse Sentenced for Stealing Drugs
A former nurse has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty last yearto stealing drugs from a hospital. Mountain Top News reports Jacqueline Brewster of Belfry pleaded […]
Bridge on KY 160 at Gordon to Be Closed a Week for Repairs
If you live in Gordon, heads up: the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be closing theGordon Bridge on KY-160 for an entire week starting Monday, July 14 to repair a hole […]
Coroner Releases Names of Father and Daughter Killed in Accident at Cumberland
The Harlan County Coroner’s Office has released the names of a father and daughterkilled in a Sunday night accident on US 119 above Cumberland. Deputy Coroner Dale Halcomb confirms Trey […]
16-Year-Old Arrested in Perry County Fatal Shooting
A 16-year-old is in custody following a Monday afternoon fatal shooting in Viper. Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle says the victim, now identified as Wallace Cornett, was killedwith a shotgun […]
Community Training and Resource Event for Flood Victims to be Held on July 16
Letcher County is hosting a Community Training and Resource Event for individuals who have been affected by recent floods. It’s on Wednesday July 16 from 10am to 3pm at the […]