Educators are planning another rally and demonstration in Frankfort this weekend to mark the end of the legislative session. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson spoke to one local educator and organizer about the effort. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/9cmESci5FLQ” height=”340″]
Read MoreThe Martin County Sheriff’s Office has had a busy time with drug arrests lately. And while you might think deputies have seen it all in such situations, one suspect left them baffled when he came to the door. EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins has the story. [su_youtube…
Read MoreLEXINGTON, Ky. — As expected, the prosecutors have filed an objection to former disability attorney Eric C. Conn’s motion to dismiss some of the criminal charges he is currently facing. Last month, Conn filed a motion to dismiss the original case against him. That case accuses Conn of various…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — Less than a day after Gov. Matt Bevin signed it into law, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear this morning made good on his threat to file suit to stop the state’s new public employee pension law from taking effect. Beshear is joined by the Kentucky Education Association…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, KY.-A crowd of teachers packed the Mountain Arts Center tonight to discuss the impact of this year’s legislative session … alongside many of the lawmakers who were part of the session. EKB News Reporter Shawn Allen has a look. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/OymjJ8ASixo”…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/EYdR0_LEPRY” height=”340″] CHATTAROY, W.Va. — West Virginia Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins met with Chattaroy residents and local leaders Tuesday in Mingo County. Representative Jenkins discussed sewer issues in the Howard’s…
Read MoreWith summer-like temperatures finally in the forecast, officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers are hoping for a big turnout this Saturday for their annual Spring Cleanup event. EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins visited the lake today and brings us the details. [su_youtube…
Read MoreSeveral Eastern Kentucky communities could benefit from a tax incentive plan aimed at attracting business investment in the region. As part of an initiative created by federal tax reform, numerous areas in Eastern Kentucky have been designated as “Opportunity Zones.” The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic…
Read MoreChild Abuse Prevention Month is well underway, and EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson was at a community event Tuesday afternoon with those fighting on the front lines against child abuse. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/eAlklDm-Rrc” height=”340″]
Read MorePAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A Johnson County woman who pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution in a double-murder case is facing new legal troubles. Amanda Fannin, 37, of Staffordsville, was arrested yesterday afternoon in Paintsville for being a fugitive wanted on a federal petty offense out of North…
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