PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Most of us celebrate at midnight on New Year’s Eve, but officials in Kentucky coal-producing counties probably felt a similar sense of jubilation when the clock struck 12 early this morning. That was the deadline for Governor Matt Bevin to veto a bill that restored coal…
Read MoreA Pike County couple was indicted on felony endangerment charges this week after three children were allegedly found living in filthy and dangerous conditions. According to court documents, 23-year-old Sarah Coleman, and 33-year-old David Raines, both of Owens Drive in Pikeville, were indicted on three…
Read MoreINEZ, Ky. – We often see the results of drug investigations when arrests are made. But before that can happen, officers must first put in hours and hours of investigation, at all hours of the day and night. Thursday night, EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins rode along with the Martin County…
Read MoreFor decades, travelers were greeted with an RC Cola advertisement that declared “Welcome to Whitesburg … population 1534 friendly people, plus 2 grouches.” The billboard sat along Jenkins Road, the former Ky hwy 15 at the back entrance to Whitesburg ARH Hospital. But on Wednesday, city officials…
Read MorePike County, Ky: Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear brought his fight against the state’s new pension law to Pike County this afternoon. Beshear made a stop at Pike County Central High School to speak with educators and others about the problems he sees with the new law, as well as what he…
Read MoreA Pike County man was indicted this week for allegedly attempting to entice a juvenile into sexual activity. According to court documents, 50-year-old Darren Belcher, of Ashcamp, is facing a class D felony charge for allegedly using a computer or communication system for the purpose of procuring or…
Read MoreA woman wanted for allegedly stealing money from a Pikeville church has been captured, and soon will be on her way back to face criminal charges. Authorities in Florida arrested Michelle Allen Wednesday in Daytona near Daytona International Speedway. Pike Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Bartley said…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/0zn6X1gLfnc” height=”340″] PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The City of Prestonsburg celebrated Arbor Day Thursday morning by planting trees in a local park. Each tree planted represented a specific group in the city. “It’s representative…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky: When a child becomes ill, it can be a trying time for not only the child but the families as well both emotionally and financially; as many of those children often have to seek treatment hours from home. Founders of the Jordan Light foundation, through there own personal experience,…
Read MoreOne week ago, the Hillbilly Days festival in Pikeville was just getting started. But, now that we have had a few days to let everything settle down, EKB News reporter talked with officials with the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to see how things went. And, it is no surprise that it was…
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