Petitions For Letcher County Wet/Dry Vote Due Wednesday
Petitions are due Wednesday to the Letcher County Clerk for those collecting signatures in an attempt to get a county-wide wet/dry vote on the ballot in November. Last month Fleming-Neon […]
New York Man Wanted For Wal Mart Scam Arrested in Pikeville
A New York man wanted in an alleged east coast scam against Walmart has been captured in Pikeville. Constantin Lacatus was arrested at the Pikeville Walmart while in an attempt […]
Letcher County Schools Summer Feeding Program Continues Through July 5
The Letcher County School District reminds you all Letcher County children can receive a free breakfast and lunch everyday, Monday thru Friday, thru July 5. It is pick-up only from […]
Three Arrested After High Speed Chase in Floyd and Pike Counties
Three people are facing charges following a police chase through Floyd and Pike Counties on Thursday. Kentucky State Police say it started around 4:30 am in Prestonsburg when a trooper […]
ARH Receives Grant For New Mobile Clinic
Appalachian Regional Healthcare has received a $400,000 state grant for a new mobile clinic. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will create the clinic which will be stationed in […]
New Pool Named in Honor of Teen Killed in Accident
A new swimming pool is now open at the Breaks Interstate Park and the concessions area has been named in honor of an Elkhorn City teen who worked there and […]
Sheriff’s Department Looking For Couple That Left Behind Drugs and Motorcycle
The Letcher County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a man and woman on a motorcycle who evaded a deputy and dropped a backpack containing drugs and a gun. […]
Five People Arrested on Theft Charges Near Blackey
Five people are facing charges in connection with a series of thefts from a home in Blackey including a truck and an ATV. Kentucky State Police say the five are […]
Hazard’s Challenger Center Receives State Funding
Hazard’s Challenger Learning Center will be getting more than $900,000 in state funding over the next two years. On Tuesday state and local officials gathered at Challenger to announce the […]
Superintendent Responds To Questions About SUV Purchase
Letcher County’s Schools Superintendent is responding to concerns over the school’s purchase of a Suburban for student transportation. In a statement Denise Yonts says they needed an economical and safe […]