New Years Eve will be themed at the Appalachian Wireless Arena
The Arena will be putting on a 1920s-themed dance party with food, drinks & live music.
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Pearse’s Place moves downstairs at Brothers Wright Distillery
Wright Brothers Distilling continues to make changes since taking ownership last July.
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2026 General Assembly begins in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky state lawmakers convene in Frankfort today for the start of the legislative session, where they will craft the next two-year state budget. Experts said it will be challenging to address an anticipated budget shortfall and new costs expected from the rollback of funding…
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You can now store a copy of your driver’s license on your phone
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentuckians can now carry a secure digital version of their driver’s license or state identification card on their smartphones. Governor Andy Beshear announced the launch of Kentucky Mobile ID, a voluntary, state-approved digital ID that can be used at Transportation Security…
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Man charged with stealing car from ex while she was in hospital after giving birth
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Martin County man has been arrested after police say he stole his ex-girlfriend’s car while she was in the hospital after giving birth to their child. Pikeville Police were called to Pikeville Medical Center Friday, where the woman was staying. She told them her ex, Christopher…
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Three arrested for storage unit burglary
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police say they caught two men unloading items stolen from a storage center and arrested a third man in the case, while the search continues for a fourth. A trooper was stopped Thursday by a man who showed him videos of men breaking into a storage unit at Action…
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The New Year’s baby is here!
Macy Claire Stacy was born at 2:31 a.m. at Pikeville Medical Center to be the first baby born in the new year.
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KSP seeks help finding missing Pike teen
MILLARD, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s in locating a missing Pike County girl. Star Blair, 15, of Millard, was last seen Jan. 1, on Daniels Branch at Millard. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, approximately 120 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information…
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Federal court proceedings end in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — With the turn of the new year, federal court proceedings are no longer being held in Pikeville. Back in October, Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning signed an order ending proceedings in Pikeville after Dec. 31. As a result, cases formerly heard in Pikeville will now be heard…
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Campton woman facing potential life sentence after taking abortion drug
CAMPTON, Ky. — A Powell County woman faces spending the rest of her life in prison, after she disclosed to her health care provider that she had aborted her pregnancy. Kentucky State Police Post 8 in Morehead was informed by United Clinic in Campton about the incident. Troopers and detectives…
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