Floyd County Man Allegedly Threats Ex-Wife and Judge with Firearm

A threat against a local judge has a Floyd County man in jail facing charges. 45-year-old Timothy Crager of Garrett, was arrested at the Knott County Justice Center when he […]
Paintsville Man Arrested in Mingo County
A Paintsville man was arrested in Mingo County and charged with attempting to get into the vehicles of both flood-relief workers and victims. The Paintsville Herald reported that Cameron Mollet […]
Pike County Schools to Return March 10th
A plan is in place for the Pike County School District for students to return to the classroom, as well as how the district will make up missed time. The […]
Sunday Marks 13th Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak

Sunday marked the 13th anniversary of tornados that ripped through the area. On March 2, 2012, an EF-3 tornado caused heavy damage to downtown West Liberty. Another EF-3 tornado touched down […]
Over $2 Million in FEMA Assistance for Kentucky Households

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In one week, homeowners and renters in eleven Kentucky counties have been approved for more than $2 million from FEMA to help with recovery from the February floods, […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Martin County

FRANKFORT, Ky –A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Martin County today, March 1, in areas affected by the February floods. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management […]
Gov. Beshear Encourages Communities To Apply for Economic Development and Job Creation Grants in Eastern Kentucky
Deadline to apply is May 12, 2025 FRANKFORT, KY. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Appalachian communities to apply for this year’s Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant […]
2 Arrested on Drug Charges in Pikeville

A tip to Pikeville Police about possible drug trafficking has helped land two people in jail. The tip reportedly included a description of the man and what car he was […]
Pikeville Man Indicted on Vehicular Homicide Charges

A Pikeville man, Clinton Wayne Justice, has been indicted on vehicular homicide charges, DUI, tampering, and leaving the scene of an accident. Justice is accused in the incident that killed Eric […]
Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Severe Storms and Floods
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in 11 counties who are out of […]