CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia residents who are eligible to vote have another week to register to vote in the primary. The state’s primary election was moved to June 9, and Secretary of State Mac Warner said in a news release said voters should also make sure their registration information…
Read MoreCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Environmental groups announced Monday that they plan to sue the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection over what they say is the agency’s failure to adhere to federal reporting requirements for a coal mine reclamation fund. The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy,…
Read MoreA federal grant has been awarded for an environmental assessment of areas of downtown Hazard. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, The Kentucky River Area Development District has been awarded a Brownfields Assessment Grant for the purpose of performing environmental impact assessments…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A 10-year-old Kentucky child has been put on a ventilator while battling complications linked to the coronavirus, state officials said Monday. Gov. Andy Beshear paused his daily briefing on the coronavirus outbreak for a moment of silence for the youngster. Officials believe…
Read MoreTwo additional positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed by health officials in Pike County, KY. According to a release from the Pike County Health Department, a 22-year-old female and a 70-yr-old female have been confirmed positive for the novel COVID-19 virus. These cases bring the total to 18 confirmed…
Read MoreKentuckians have received more than $3 billion in economic stimulus payments, according to the federal government. According to the Internal Revenue Service, nearly 1.9 million payments have been made to Kentuckians for a total of $3.28 billion dollars. In Virginia, nearly 3.2 million payments have…
Read MoreThe Attorney General in West Virginia is warning foster families to be aware of a possible scam targeting foster children. According to a statement from the office of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, the office was made aware of a possible scam late last week of a suspected imposter…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky counties may be able to cover costs of recycling or disposing of waste tires with $4,000 state grants. The funds are available through the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Waste Management Waste Tire Trust Fund, the cabinet said in a news release. Labor…
Read MoreWILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Health Department is confirming the county’s third case of COVID-19. In a statement issued Monday morning, the health department said the latest COVID-19 patient is a 25-year-old male who is asymptomatic. The patient is isolating at home and the health department…
Read MoreCraig Triplett, 49 of Harold, KY Floyd County Deputies responded to a fight complaint involving a firearm last week in the Harold community. According to Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt, after arriving at the residence, deputies learned during their investigation that one of the individuals involved,…
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