Statewide Tornado Drill Set for Wednesday Morning
Severe Weather Week in the Commonwealth continues Wednesday at 10:07 a.m. with the state’s annual tornado drill. During the drill, the National Weather Service in partnership with Kentucky Emergency Management, […]
Fire at Prestonsburg Home Set Intentionally
A fire at a home on Willow Lane in Prestonsburg was apparently set intentionally. James Chadrick Burchett told first responders that he had set his home on fire out of […]
Winners Announced in 12th Annual Van Lear Chili Cook-off
The 12th Annual Van Lear Chili Cook-off was held on Saturday at the Van Lear Coal Miners Museum. Dozens of people gathered for the event and eleven made chili for […]
Floyd County Schools: District is Aware of Criminal Indictment Against Employee Concerning a 1995 Matter
A news release from the Floyd County School District says the district is aware of a criminal indictment against a district employee concerning a 1995 matter. Upon first notice of […]
Governor Beshear Visits East Kentucky as 2022 Flood Recovery Efforts Continue
The recovery efforts from the floods of 2022 continue. On Wednesday during his visits to Eastern Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear announced an effort to restore the trees lost to the […]
2 Injured in Prestonsburg While Working on Train
Two men were injured and taken to the hospital Saturday night in Prestonsburg after a CSX train struck a large tree limb. The two men were working on the train […]
Magoffin Man Sentenced to 15 Years on Rape-Related Charges
A Magoffin County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on rape-related charges last week. Jared B. Owens, of Salyersville, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after entering […]
Pike County Woman Sentenced to 8 Years on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Pike County resident Crystal Compton was sentenced to more than eight years in prison on Thursday. A co-conspirator, Kayla Lambert, was sentenced to 60 months in prison. The two were […]
Alcohol Sales Begin in Inez
This week in Inez saw the beginning of beer sales in the city. The sale of alcoholic beverages in the city had been illegal since prohibition in the 1920’s. Inez […]
Man Arrested Following Police Chase in Floyd County
A wanted man is behind bars after a Tuesday evening chase in Prestonsburg. The suspect, Thomas Price, was wanted on several violent felonies. The case began when police spotted Price […]