Martin County, WV: A West Virginia man wanted only for questioning now faces several felony charges. Kentucky State Police contacted the Martin County Sheriff’s Department asking them to be on the lookout for a red 2006 Chevy Cruise that was possibly stolen. Martin County K-9 handler, Billy Patrick,…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, KY.-The man charged in the murder of Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton appeared in Pike District Court today for arraignment. 55-year old John Russell Hall was assisted into the courtroom shackled in chains. Court appointed attorney, Emma Jones, entered a not guilty plea for Hall,…
Read More(EKB-TV) Educators across the region have organized to oppose comments made by Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin during a radio interview on Tuesday, March 13. Campbellsville radio station WVLC aired the interview, addressing Kentucky’s failing public pension system. In it, Gov. Bevin said teachers who oppose…
Read MoreAfter a day-and-a-half manhunt, the man suspected of killing Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton was captured Thursday morning. About 36 hours after Officer Hamilton was gunned down in the line of duty late Tuesday night, the man believed to have been the one to pull the trigger, 55-year-old John…
Read MoreFLOYD COUNTY, KY.-No matter where you live in Eastern Kentucky, today’s arrest of a man suspected of killing a Pikeville police officer is undoubtedly the biggest news story of the day. But imagine watching that story in person, right outside of your front door. That scenario is exactly what happened…
Read MoreSince Tuesday night, nothing has been able to bring much relief to the Pikeville Police Department. But, today’s arrest of the man accused of killing Officer Scotty Hamilton did bring them some closure. EKB News Reporter was at the police station when the news of the arrest came in, and brings…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — In times of tragedy, strong communities come together to help those who have suffered a loss. That spirit is evident in the city of Pikeville, following the murder of Officer Scotty Hamilton. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter tells us about what one business is doing to aid those…
Read MoreFLOYD COUNTY, KY.-Parents of students at a Floyd County elementary school were alarmed and concerned today after a social media post stated a possible “hit list” was allegedly found on a Floyd County School bus concerning students at Allen Elementary. Allen Elementary Principal Rachael…
Read MorePIKE COUNTY, KY.-A former Floyd County preacher has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, for charges related to child pornography. 53-year-old David Glenn Boyd was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Pikeville. Boyd served as pastor of Wheelwright Baptist Church from 2012 until January…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, KY.-A house bill increasing safety for cyclists on roadways passed the through the Senate by a unanimous vote Monday. House Bill 33 would require drivers to keep vehicles at least 3 feet away from bicyclist while attempting to pass. If 3 feet of space isn’t available then drivers…
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