Kentucky Power Seeks New Hearing—Not for Rates, but Tree-Trimming Limits

Kentucky Power has requested another hearing with the Public Service Commission but this time it’s not about raising rates. Last month the PSC agreed to let Kentucky Power raise rates […]
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Awards Grants to Schools in Johnson, Floyd, Pike Counties

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is proud to award scholarships to students at nine schools though the region as part of its Excellence in Education Program. Five schools in […]
Gas Prices Surge Across Kentucky, U.S. Amid Iran War

As the United States enters its fifth week in the war with Iran, gas prices are surging across Kentucky and the United States. According to AAA, gas prices are currently […]
Pike County Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges

A Pike County man is facing drug trafficking and gun charges after state police responded to a drug complaint in the Marrowbone area. Troopers say they went to a home […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Single Vehicle Fatal Collision in Floyd County

Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, was notified of a single-vehicle collision at approximately 6:37 p.m. on March 26, 2026. The collision occurred on Kentucky Route 1428 in the Prestonsburg […]
Prestonsburg Police Arrest Two on Drug Charges

A man and woman, one from Johnson County, the other from Floyd County, are in trouble for allegations of trafficking in methamphetamine. Prestonsburg Police responded to a DUI complaint on […]
Paintsville Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Amid Death Investigation

One man is in custody in Paintsville following a search warrant tied to a death investigation. Officers executed the warrant Thursday at a home on Third Street. During the search, […]
Kentucky State Police Warn Public of Text Message Scam Impersonating the Agency

The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from KSP regarding unpaid traffic violations. These messages are not legitimate. […]
Martin Police Chief Fired After One Month on the Job

After only about one month on the job, the city council in Martin is parting ways with its top cop. Police Chief Michael Cagle was fired Tuesday night. At the beginning […]
Big Sandy CTC Reports Enrollment Increase, Among Top 5 in Growth

Good news for Big Sandy Community and Technical College, which is reporting higher enrollment. During the recent board of director’s meeting, College president Dr. Todd Brand said that seven out […]