FLOYD COUNTY, KY.-Prestonsburg Police have been on the lookout for a man wanted on several warrants for several weeks. Over the weekend, they got their man. EKB News Reporter Shawn Allen has the story. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/MRUGIEh1W8E” height=”340″]
Read MoreThousands of educators and supporters descended upon the Kentucky capitol grounds Monday morning to protest pension reform, and show support for education funding. The “We Have Had Enough” rally drew educators from across the Commonwealth, including droves from Eastern Kentucky school districts.…
Read MoreWHITESBURG, Ky. — With school unexpectedly out all across Eastern Kentucky today, volunteers stepped up to make sure no student went hungry. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter visited one such effort in Whitesburg. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/izxLA-fJhb0″ height=”340″]
Read MoreBeginning Monday, April 2, motorists traveling Kentucky Route 292 in Martin County will be experiencing lengthy delays as crews work to repair two embankment failures. Officials with the Highway District 12 Martin County garage say the delays will be near Warfield Elementary School between mile points…
Read MoreFriday afternoon, the president of the Kentucky Education Association formally responded to Thursday’s controversial passage of Senate Bill 151. In a press conference, held in Frankfort, KEA President Stephanie Winkler told members of the media that all options remain on the table for how KEA members…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/TBPQDHdMa0w” height=”340″] PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Despite the rain and chilly weather, Friday, teachers from across the state stood in solidarity against Senate Bill 151. Numerous school districts in Kentucky canceled classed after teachers…
Read MoreOfficials at the University of Pikeville have announced a new archaeological exhibit that features more than 50 artifacts dating back to the time of Jesus. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins spoke with the exhibit Director today and brings us this report. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bBDjlUCYc8&feature=youtu.be”…
Read MoreFrankfort, Ky: For the past week, we have been telling you about House Bill 185 in the Kentucky legislature, which would triple the benefits for survivors of fallen police officers and other state employees killed in the line of duty. Currently, survivors receive 25 percent of the officer’s pay.…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, KY.-Last night, we told you about a proposal by the Kentucky Senate to strip legal aid groups such as AppalReD of all of their state funding. Tonight, EKB News Reporter Shawn Allen looks at one potential ramification of that proposal — the impact on the former clients of imprisoned…
Read MoreTwo weeks to the day after he was arrested, the man accused of murdering Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton entered a plea in the case in Pike Circuit Court. Thursday afternoon, John Russell Hall entered a not guilty plea to charges including murder in relation to Officer Hamilton’s death.…
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