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Police ask for help locating wanted man

Oct 29, 2020

Gilbert White HAZARD, Ky. -- Kentucky State Police is asking for the public's help locating one of…

coronavirus

More Eastern Ky. counties turn red in latest update

Oct 28, 2020

The latest map of coronavirus transmission in Eastern Kentucky. FRANKFORT, Ky. -- More of Eastern…

breathitt county

Governor asks Kentuckians to plan their weeks by Thursday COVID-19 map

Oct 28, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to view the color-coded coronavirus incidence…

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Spike in COVID-19 puts Myers Tower on lockdown

Oct 29, 2020

PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A highrise apartment building for the elderly and disabled has gone lockdown, following…

Pike County Trick or Treat events rescheduled due to inclement weather forecast

Oct 28, 2020

PIKE COUNTY, KY — Drive-Through Trick or Treat events for Pike County have been moved to a later date…

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Man arrested after chase through two counties

Oct 27, 2020

Robert Thomas Smith PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A Johnson County man was arrested after leading Prestonsburg…

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McConnell discusses stimulus bill, Barrett confirmation

By Ralph Davis
October 21, 2020

https://www.facebook.com/MountainTopMediaNews/videos/2826518927624016 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will take up a new stimulus bill, if the White House…

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Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen dies

By Ralph Davis
October 8, 2020

Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died. He was 65 years old. He was lead guitarist for Van Halen, the band he formed with his brother, Alex. He had been battling cancer in recent years. The news…

coronavirus

President, First Lady in quarantine, after testing positive for COVID-19

By Ralph Davis
October 6, 2020

https://youtu.be/GysHsbAjuVM WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus. Both the President and First Lady confirmed the news…

employees

Hobby Lobby to raise minimum wage to $17

By Jeremy Justice
September 15, 2020

According to Hobby Lobby's website, the arts and crafts store will be raising its minimum full-time hourly wage to $17 starting October 1, 2020. Hobby Lobby officials state that the company was among…

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Police ask for...

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Gilbert White HAZARD, Ky. -- Kentucky State Police is asking for the public's help locating…

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More Eastern Ky....

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The latest map of coronavirus transmission in Eastern Kentucky. FRANKFORT, Ky. -- More of…

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Governor asks Kentuckians...

Oct 28, 2020 1:30 pm

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to view the color-coded coronavirus…

HS REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL: Paintsville, Floyd Central reach semis; LCC tops Perry...

Oct 27, 2020 2:00 pm

Paintsville won its sixth straight match as the Lady Tigers eliminated Pike County Central, 3-0, in the 15th Region tournament opener played at Johnson Central High School on Monday night. Hailey Little finished with 11…

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Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died. He was 65 years old. He was lead guitarist…

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