FEMA Assistance for February Flooding Ends May 25
There are less than two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance from the Februarysevere storms and flooding. Homeowners and renters in Letcher, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Leslie, Perry, and Pike […]
Letcher County Tourism Free Kids Fishing Day Planned for May 31
Letcher County is having a free Kids Fishing Day on Saturday May 31 at Fish PondLake. The event is free to attend, and you do not need a fishing license […]
Body Found in Laurel Lake Could be Missing Fisherman
We are still awaiting confirmation as to whether a body found near Laurel Lake onFriday afternoon is that of a man reported missing on May 4. The Department of Fish […]
Perry County Man Arrested in Knife Attack
A Perry County man has been arrested for an incident involving a knife. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says it happened May 3 at Old Beech Fork Road. The Hazard […]
Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Targeting the Elderly
Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones is warning about a phone scam that has been going around. It is just the latest version of an existing scam targeting the elderly, in […]
Perry County Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Brother
An Avawam man is facing an attempted murder charge for a Tuesday evening shooting involving his brother. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a home on […]
Knott County Attorney Indicted on DUI and Drug Charges
A local attorney has reportedly been indicted on several charges including DUI and drugpossession. WYMT reports Jeremy Morgan of Knott County was arrested last October after he was pulled over […]
Community Outdoor Project Grant Money Announced for Eastern Kentucky
Thousands of dollars will be coming to some Eastern Kentucky communities to help create more places to enjoy healthy outdoor activities. On Tuesday Governor Andy Beshear announced $1.4 million for […]
Officials Investigating Allegations Involving Floyd County School Employee
The Floyd County School Board says the administration at Betsy Layne Elementary is looking into an alleged incident involving a staff member and is working with KentuckyState Police to investigate. […]
Berea Incident Leads to Attempted Murder Charges for Pike County Man
A Pike County man is charged with attempted murder a police officer for an incident in Berea last week. Berea Police say on April 29 officers responded to an alert […]