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Belfry

COVID claims 23-year-old Pike firefighter

Oct 27, 2021

BELFRY, Ky. — Upper Pond Creek Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its members.…

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‘Man pageant’ at Hazard High draws criticism

Oct 27, 2021

Photo via Hazard High School Facebook page [xyz-ihs snippet="In-Article-Google-Ad"] HAZARD, Ky.…

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Perry man gets 22.5 years for kidnapping, drug and gun charges

Oct 27, 2021

Thomas Hamblin LONDON, Ky. -- A Perry County man has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison,…

Kentucky

Kentucky Power to be sold to Liberty

Oct 27, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- AEP has reached an agreement to sell Kentucky Power to Liberty, an electric, natural…

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U.S. 23 at Coal Run to be closed for one hour on Wednesday

Oct 26, 2021

COAL RUN VILLAGE, Ky. -- A normally busy stretch of highway in Coal Run Village will come to a standstill…

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Beshear: Republicans refuse to meet to discuss essential worker bonuses

Oct 26, 2021

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says his plan to provide bonuses to essential workers got…

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Veterans have new tool to determine health benefits eligibility

By Nadia Ramlagan
October 21, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A new tool from AARP is designed to help veterans navigate the complex system of figuring out which benefits they may qualify for, and how to access them. The Veterans Health Benefits…

coal

Future of AML program uncertain

By Nadia Ramlagan
October 5, 2021

WHITESBURG, Ky. -- Congress has allowed the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program to expire, and advocates said nationwide on both state and tribal lands, residents face uncertainty over the future…

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White House announces new vaccine mandates affecting millions

By Ralph Davis
September 23, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Joe Biden is raising the stakes for unvaccinated Americans. The president is signing a number of executive orders requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for more people. Under…

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Rogers selected for Cuba policy group

By Ralph Davis
July 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers has been selected to serve on a Leadership Advisory Team looking into ongoing protests in Cuba. Rogers was selected for the position by House Minority Leader…

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COVID claims 23-year-old...

Oct 27, 2021 6:15 pm

BELFRY, Ky. — Upper Pond Creek Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of…

Photo via Hazard High School Facebook page controversy

‘Man pageant’ at...

Oct 27, 2021 2:55 pm

Photo via Hazard High School Facebook page [xyz-ihs snippet="In-Article-Google-Ad"] HAZARD,…

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Perry man gets...

Oct 27, 2021 2:50 pm

Thomas Hamblin LONDON, Ky. -- A Perry County man has been sentenced to more than 22 years…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Friday Night Lights...

Oct 27, 2021 5:00 pm

Here is a look at this week’s high school football games involving area teams: Johnson Central (7-2) at Belfry (4-5) Date: Oct. 29 Site: Haywood Stadium Kickoff: 7:30 pm Radio: WDHR 93.1 FM Internet: wdhr.com Coaches:…

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Veterans have new tool to...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A new tool from AARP is designed to help veterans navigate the…

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Future of AML program uncertain...

WHITESBURG, Ky. -- Congress has allowed the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML)…

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White House announces new vaccine...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Joe Biden is raising the stakes for unvaccinated Americans.…

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