FRANKFORT, Ky. — At the beginning of the year, the Martin County Water District filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission, seeking a nearly 50 percent across-the-board increase in rates. Now, an analysis of the utility’s finances by PSC staffers argues that the company…
Read MoreA tragic bicycle accident claimed the life of a Martin County teen. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said a 14-year-old riding his bicycle on Poplar Fork Road near Beauty died after crashing his bike into a culvert Wednesday. Kirk said the boy had been riding bikes with his cousin when the two began…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/kkqDm0Y91-E” height=”340″] PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Kentucky’s primary election is officially over. While there is still the general election to look forward to in November there may be some loose ends to tie up. In Floyd County there…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. – For the past few days, we have been telling you about the seat belt enforcement campaign currently going on. Today, EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins introduces us to a man who knows all too well the dangers of not wearing a seat belt. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ralqTggOUCQ&feature=youtu.be”…
Read MoreA Letcher County woman was indicted recently for allegedly trafficking in meth with her 12-year-old daughter. 35-year-old Nora Pearl Hall, of Pheasant Drive in Neon, was indicted recently on a felony charge of trafficking in a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine. According to…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/t1O4IPi2xK0″ height=”340″] PIKEVILLE, Ky. — In conjunction with Stroke Awareness Month, Pikeville Medical Center hosted Stroke Awareness Day today at the East Kentucky Expo Center Plaza. “Stroke is an emergency, it’s a brain…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. – Today began the annual seat belt enforcement campaign known as “Click It or Ticket.” EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins rode along with police for a look at seat belt laws and their enforcement. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2NKUR-ZzFo&feature=youtu.be”…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. – On Saturday, a special Prisoner of War, Missing in Action flag made a stop in Pikeville on the last leg of its 50 state tour. The POW flag tour began in Virginia in September of 2017, and was escorted by motorcycles through all 50 states. The ride’s organizer, Jim Ray,…
Read MoreA man was shot in Letcher County late last week during an alleged home invasion attempt. Kentucky State Police tells EKB News that Adam Henrickson was shot by his uncle, Robbie Fugate, at Fugate’s residence in the Blackey community of Letcher County. KSP spokesperson Master Trooper Jody Sims said…
Read MoreTwo city employees, including a water plant operator, are facing felony charges in Jenkins. According to court documents, 39-year-old Steven Eric Addington, of Jenkins, and 27-year-old Kori Standifur, of Pound, Virginia, were arrested by Jenkins Police at the Jenkins Water Plant just after midnight…
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