Kentucky State Police Investigates Deadly Floyd County Fire
The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a request for assistance from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office on January 5, 2026, at approximately 12:20 p.m., regarding a structure fire in […]
U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Barr Announces Plan to Restore the Region’s Coal Industry
U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr is announcing a plan aimed to revive the coal industry in east Kentucky. At a press conference in Harlan County, Barr said he’s “fighting alongside […]
Gas Prices Remain Low Across Kentucky
Heading into the first full week of the New Year, gas prices across Kentucky remain well below the national average. Triple A says the average cost per gallon in the […]
Two People Recovering From Smoke Inhalation Following Perry County Fire
Two people are recovering from smoke inhalation following a New Year’s Day fire in Perry County. The Avawam Fire Department assisted Krypton firefighters at the scene around 6 a.m. Officials […]
Wolfe County Woman Accused Of Aborting, Burying Baby
A Wolfe County woman is accused of aborting her own baby and burying the infant in her yard. Kentucky State Police say 35-year-old Melinda Spencer has been arrested and charged […]
Motion Filed To Swap Judge In Case Involving Sheriff Murdering Judge
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is asking that a new judge be assigned to his case. Stines is accused of shooting and killing Judge Kevin Mullins in Mullins’ chambers […]
Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed In Floyd County
More cases of whooping cough are being confirmed in Floyd County. The Floyd County Health Department says three additional cases have been confirmed, bringing the county-wide total to 17 so […]
Unemployment Up Across Kentucky
The number of first time filings for unemployment are increasing across Kentucky. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending December 27th, there were […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Pike County
BELFRY, Ky. (December 11, 2025) – Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, was notified of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian at approximately 6:34 a.m. on December 10, 2025. The incident occurred […]
Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Pike County
The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, regarding an unresponsive female in the Millard community of Pike County. KSP troopers responded to […]