FRANKFORT, Ky – Disaster recovery operations in Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Letcher, Martin and Pike counties are changing hours of operation in preparation of winter weather. FEMA Inspections, Disaster Recovery Centers, Mobile Registration Intake Centers and FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams canvassing…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Two were arrested Tuesday morning, after being accused of breaking into a Mullins Elementary classroom, allegedly in an attempt to get to flood victims’ belongings. The school is currently serving as a shelter for flood victims, but those staying at the shelter are told…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. – Drivers are urged to use caution on Kentucky roadways as cleanup, repairs, and damage assessment continue after last month’s flooding. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are making estimates of repairs, and in some cases work has already begun. In addition, Federal Emergency…
Read MoreMARTIN, Ky. — A Floyd County sex offender has been arrested after police found him staying at a different address where a 12-year-old girl lives, after he said he was flooded out of his home. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office received a tip Feb. 25th that a sex offender might be staying…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky –Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Knott and Floyd counties today, March 2, in areas affected by the February floods. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former Martin County postal worker has been sentenced to 35 years in prison, after he admitted coercing teens to send him explicit photos and videos. Dustin Newsome, 35, of Debord, pleaded guilty in September to one count of coercing minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Two men who were arrested on drug charges after leading police on a high-speed chase have now entered guilty pleas in federal court. Ahmad Moore, 26, of Akron, Ohio, and Dean Blair, 24, of Snellville, Ga., each pleaded guilty to single counts of possession of more than 500 grams…
Read MoreWILLIAMSON, W.Va. – Mingo County residents continue to dig out of flood mud and debris as the Mingo County Commission and Mingo County Office of Emergency Services personnel continue to coordinate with state and federal officials to prepare for the arrival of Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Pike County School District has announced its plans for students to return to the classroom, as well as how the district will make up missed time. In a letter to parents, Pike County Schools says it will now return to class on March 10, making three full weeks missed due to…
Read MorePAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A Johnson County man has been arrested after police received a complaint that he had nude pictures of a child on his phone. Paintsville Police investigated the complaint against Josh Ray Francis, 39, of Paintsville, after being told he had received nude pictures of a 12-year-old…
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