Teens can learn to drive sooner
Driving instructional permits can now be gotten by teenagers in Kentucky beginning at age 15.
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Traffic stop leads to two arrests for meth and fentanyl trafficking
McDOWELL, Ky. — Two Floyd County men were arrested for meth and fentanyl trafficking, after a state trooper saw one of them driving and knew that his license was suspended. The officer spotted Michael Hoover, 54, of Eastern, driving along Route 680 at McDowell, and knew that his license had been…
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Pike child porn suspect ordered held without bond
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge has ordered a Pike County man to remain in jail without bond as he awaits his trial on federal child porn charges. Lonnie James Maynard, 53, of Raccoon, was initially arrested on state child porn charges back in January. Earlier this month, the case was bumped…
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13th annual Appalachian Seed Swap preview
The Appalachian Seed Swap will be held at Pike Central High School on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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East KY Dream Center receives donation from Old Friends
The East Kentucky Dream Center received a generous donation involving two former Kentucky Derby champions.
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CARE-a-van visited Prestonsburg to provide low-cost pet care.
The Kentucky Humane Society has a mobile vet clinic that offers free and low-cost vetinary care around the state.
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FEMA has help for dealing with cars lost during the flood
FEMA has help regarding cars lost during the 2025 flood.
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Pike man indicted on charges related to theft of heavy construction equipment
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man has been arrested after being indicted earlier this month on charges related to stolen heavy construction equipment. Ronnie Todd Lowe, 51, of Pikeville, has been charged with one count of theft, four counts of receiving stolen property and four counts of obscuring…
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Pike County Officials Make Contractor Registry
To keep the public informed and reduce scams, Pike County officials have made a contractor registry.
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Gymnastics teacher accused of stealing from parents
A gymnastics teacher has been indicted for allegedly stealing money from parents without delivering promised items such as uniforms.
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