The questions remains about whether Kentucky’s educators could eventually take part in an extended work stoppage. But one outspoken educator and teacher advocate says such a work stoppage would ultimately harm those who can least afford it. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson has the story. [su_youtube…
Read MoreTwo people are dead following a motorcycle wreck in Pike County. The single-vehicle crash occurred along Ky. 632 at Upper Johns Creek at Kimper earlier this afternoon. Kentucky State Police told EKB News at the scene that the riders on the motorcycle involved in the crash died at the scene after their…
Read MoreBELFRY, Ky. — Between new laws, vetoes and lawsuits, much about the future of education in Kentucky remains up in the air. In this climate of uncertainty, EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter spoke with four teachers in different stages of their careers to learn how they feel they will be affected.…
Read MoreMany people are wondering if the recent decision to permanently close the Pikeville City Pool will take away the public swimming opportunity in the city. But, that decision also has officials at the Pikeville Area Family YMCA excited and one step closer to building the pool they have dreamed about…
Read MoreSOUTH WILLIAMSON, Ky. — An employee at Tractor Supply in South Williamson thwarted an attempted burglary. Just before noon, Tuesday, an employee taking out trash discovered two chainsaws and a bag full of batteries in the alley. The items were valued at approximately $1,000. The employee placed…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/kXkGGE0OPgI” height=”340″] WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Mingo County Family Resource Network hosted the 7th annual Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia Walk Wednesday in downtown Williamson. Of the…
Read MoreMAGOFFIN COUNTY, KY.-Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Magoffin County man. 27-year-old Quentin Ryan Watkins was last seen around 1 a.m. on April 8th. He also had contact with a person living in Lexington, but it is not known whether or not he traveled…
Read MoreMAGOFFIN COUNTY, KY.-Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Magoffin County man. 27-year-old Quentin Ryan Watkins was last seen around 1 a.m. on April 8th. He also had contact with a person living in Lexington, but it is not known whether or not he traveled…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, KY.- The Pikeville swimming pool has been the site of many summer memories made. But now, it is only a memory. This afternoon, work crews began filling in the city’s only public swimming pool. The pool was closed in order for an indoor football and cheerleading practice facility to…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, KY.-People suspected of crimes often make matters much worse for themselves by attempting to run from law enforcement. That was the case late Tuesday night when a Floyd County woman crashed her vehicle trying to run from police. Sergeant Ross Shurtleff with the Prestonsburg Police Department…
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