PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Mingo County man arrested last week on a federal child porn charge has now been indicted. Tyler Castor, 22, of Williamson but formerly of the Belfry area, was formally charged Thursday with one count of attempting to produce child porn. The charge carries a potential prison…
Read MoreUPDATE: Logan County Schools issued a statement Thursday afternoon, saying no more donations are needed for Logan Elementary. “Because of your incredible response, we are currently at capacity and are unable to accept any additional donations at this time,” the statement said. “Please…
Read Moreby RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board took a significant step toward expanding its vocational offerings Wednesday night, approving plans to seek funding for a new $8.9 million nursing clinic and robotics lab on the Ridgeview campus. The proposed 10,000-square-foot…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — A major Medicaid overhaul bill has cleared its first legislative hurdle in Frankfort, as members of the House Appropriations committee approved House Bill 2 by a 14-to-4 vote. The bill, sponsored by Ken Fleming, aims to transform Kentucky’s Medicaid program by strengthening…
Read Moreby RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors addressed a wide range of community initiatives during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, highlighting efforts in disaster resilience, emergency services, and local charitable support. A portion of the meeting was…
Read More2-year-old Arlo Shepherd passed away from brain cancer on February 6.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Specialty Courts announced Tuesday that Pike County Drug Court has achieved certification for its use of best practices that create optimal conditions for participant success. “The Pike Circuit Drug Court has been in operation for 20 years with a dedicated staff and team,”…
Read MoreWHEELWRIGHT, Ky. — The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a missing Wheelwright teen. Cody Oliver Tackett, 17, was last seen around 3:30 in the morning on Feb. 19. He was wearing an orange camouflage hoodie, hat and boots. The sheriff’s office says Tackett left…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Power customers will be getting a small amount of relief on their power bills, after the Public Service Commission agreed to allow the utility to spread out some of the cost of a winter storm. Beginning in the last week of January, Eastern Kentucky experienced two weeks…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. – Pikeville Medical Center President and CEO Donovan Blackburn and executive leadership recently recognized the City of Pikeville’s leadership for their strong stewardship, years of service and continued commitment to advancing high-quality healthcare in Eastern Kentucky. During a…
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