The death of Officer Scotty Hamilton has permanently changed many things at the Pikeville Police Department, including the look of the cruisers they drive every day with the addition of a new decal on the side of the vehicles. And, now the public can also have that same decal on their vehicles as…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The death of Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton continues to impact his community. Today, students returning to class after a short break showed their support for the fallen officer. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter tells us how. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/zQ5bFZcgPN8″]
Read MoreThe funeral for fallen Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton is now behind us, and his fellow officers are adjusting to work without him. However, lawmakers in Frankfort have not forgotten about Officer Hamilton or the family he left behind. A bill making its way from the House to the Senate seeks…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Pike and Floyd County School Board Districts announced today that Pike and Floyd County schools will be closed this Wednesday. Pike Superintendent Reed Adkins told EKB News the closure is so all teachers and school personnel can attend the “Day of Action” rally…
Read MoreSALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Magoffin County man released from prison in January after serving less than seven years of a 20-year sentence for attempted murder is back behind bars — this time for threatening to kill the Morgan County Attorney, among other things. On Friday, a Goat Mountain resident…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, KY.-The Martin County Water District filed an application on January 16th seeking a nearly 50% increase in water rates. In an order issued Friday, the PSC granted Martin County Water an annual revenue increase of about 26.5 percent, consisting of an increase in base rates and a separate surcharge…
Read MoreFLOYD COUNTY, KY.-Radio broadcasting veteran and retired firefighter Ranger Rick Caudill passed away Wednesday March 7th due to complications from an extended illness. Now that Rick is gone his family is left only with memories and the debt from his burial and prolonged hospital stay. The community…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that suspected cop-killer John Russell Hall has a previous criminal record, but many are still unfamiliar with what crimes Hall previously committed. EKB News looked into court documents to get a better understanding of Hall’s criminal past. He has this report. Hall is currently lodged…
Read MoreFour other people were arrested Thursday along with John Russell Hall, the man accused of murdering Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton.. A look at court documents filed in the Pike Circuit Clerk’s Office not only identifies those people, but also details their alleged role in the events following…
Read MoreHundreds turned out Thursday night in Pikeville for a candlelight vigil to remember slain Officer Scotty Hamilton. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins was there and brings us this report. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/F8Zyo6sDx7U”]
Read More