Ky gov to announce ‘new steps’ Monday amid rising COVID-19 cases
Gov. Andy Beshear is set to announce “new steps” Monday
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Mingo COVID-19 case count now more than 100
Mingo County has reached the 100-mark for total COVID-19 cases
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Back to school supplies giveaway scheduled in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (MTN) — A back to school supplies giveaway has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25 in Pikeville, Kentucky. According to officials from the Thankful Hearts Food Pantry, this giveaway will run from 10 AM – 1 PM at the Bob Amos Tennis Court. The event will be drive-through…
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Pike County sees largest spike in cases, 15 new COVID-19 cases announced
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (MTN) — The Pike County Health Department reported 15 new COVID-19 cases in the county on Friday, July 24, the highest number that has been reported in one day since the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to a Facebook post from the health department, officials are reporting that…
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Perry County man charged with child sexual exploitation
A Perry County man was arrested Thursday on child pornography-related charges.
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Beshear: More action may be needed if virus cases don’t slow
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor warned Thursday that more restrictions could be reimposed to combat the coronavirus if the state doesn’t show progress soon in slowing the surging number of infections. Gov. Andy Beshear also acknowledged he wouldn’t ask school teachers to return to…
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Couple, other person indicted in burning of car with human remains inside
A man and two women have been indicted in Pike County on charges related to the burning of a car with human inside of it.
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Possible low-risk COVID-19 exposure notice issued for Pike restaurant, grocery store
The Pike County Health Department has issued an advisory for patrons of two Pike County business of a possible, low-risk COVID-19 exposure.
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Community surprises Cedar Creek Assisted Living resident with parade on 100th birthday
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (MTN) — The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we go about our lives, even down to how we celebrate it. But the staff at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Pikeville Kentucky wasn’t going to let one special resident go without a proper celebration on her 100th birthday…
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WVa gov’s encouragement short-lived on confirmed virus cases
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was encouraged Wednesday, but the cautious optimism was short-lived.
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