PMC Recognized for Excellence in Electrophysiology Care
Pikeville Medical Center announced in a statement Feb. 6 that the American College of Cardiology has recognized Pikeville Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who […]
Mental Health Hearing Requested For Sheriff Accused Of Killing Judge
Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines are requesting a hearing to discuss Stines’ mental health. Stines is accused of shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in September […]
UPIKE: Optometry Program Remains on Track
The University of Pikeville says, despite recent controversy over testing and licensure by the state board of optometric examiners, the Kentucky College of Optometry remains on mission after graduating more […]
Wolfe County Search and Rescue Awarded $5M Grant for New Operations Center
Wolfe County Search and Rescue is one step closer to a new home base. The team announced Thursday they’ve been awarded a 5 million dollar grant to build a new […]
Eastern Kentucky Lawmakers File Bill to Ease Stream Cleanup After Floods
Two Eastern Kentucky state lawmakers have filed new legislation at the state capitol that would address ongoing concerns about the challenges of cleaning debris from streams and waterways following flood […]
Johnson County Man Arrested on Drug, Wanton Endangerment Charges
A Johnson County man is jailed after police reported finding dangerous drugs, including methamphetamine, within reach of a child. Deputies wrote that, on February 4th, they responded to the Riverview […]
Letcher County Man Faces Multiple Charges in Separate Court Cases
A Letcher County man was back in court Wednesday on three prior cases. Ethan Brown is charged in connection with an April 2025 incident, indicted on two counts of first-degree […]
Lawrence County Schools to Buy Community Center for Nearly $3 Million
The Lawrence County Board of Education will pay the county just under 3 million dollars for the Lawrence County Community Center, with the official appraised value set at $2,944,000 dollars. […]
Floyd County Woman Set for Plea Hearing in Federal Drug Case
A Floyd County woman appears to be closer to pleading guilty in a federal drug case. 32-year-old Stephanie Hall, of Maytown, was arrested in May of 2024 during a traffic […]
Fatal House Fire in Floyd County
A Floyd County woman has died in a house fire. Floyd County Coroner Greg Nelson says authorities responded to the home on Right Fork of Home Branch in the Endicott […]