PHELPS, KY.-Survivor is one of the most popular reality shows, bringing in millions of fans. But excitement for the show was at a fever pitch last night in Phelps, as locals gathered to cheer on one of their own. EKB News Reporter Shawn Allen has a look. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/2xEjSLmGZsE”…
Read MoreWILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Poor health statistics that plague Central Appalachia can be blamed on several factors. One of those is a lack of exercise. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter tells us about one effort to help you get up and get moving. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/tNeTHdReR6I”…
Read MoreWednesday morning, when employees of the Pike County Health Department arrived for work, they found as much two inches of water standing in the second floor offices due to a water line break that had happened during the night. Director of the Health Department, Dr. Raphael Rangel, says the water that…
Read MoreMINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — All 55 counties in West Virginia have been united for 7 days as teachers and school service personnel stood in solidarity at the capitol and local courthouses. Teachers and other state workers have been outraged over pay and proposed changes to health insurance and seniority…
Read MoreThere’s no question that school officials across the region are not taking any chances when it comes to school safety. Thursday morning, Elkhorn City Elementary School was placed on lockdown after a woman came into the school and assaulted a female employee. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins…
Read MoreLOUISA, Ky. — A Lawrence County teen is facing a felony charge, after allegedly making a threat against a former teacher. Fallsburg Elementary staff contacted Kentucky State Police, after students told them of threats made on a school bus the previous day. The state trooper investigating the case…
Read MoreMARTIN COUNTY, KY.- Infrastructure is a key component to the revitalization of our local struggling economy and we are seeing our county roadways and bridges all throughout the state deteriorate at a rapid rate. Today in Martin County a nonprofit transportation research organization detailed the results…
Read MoreMARTIN COUNTY, KY.- Infrastructure is a key component to the revitalization of our local struggling economy and we are seeing our county roadways and bridges all throughout the state deteriorate at a rapid rate. Today in Martin County a nonprofit transportation research organization detailed…
Read MoreFebruary 28, 1958, tragedy struck Floyd County when a school bus full of children plunged into the icy river near Prestonsburg. 26 students and the driver perished. Two months later, the Floyd County Emergency and Rescue Squad was formed as a direct result. EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins visited…
Read MoreThe Pike County School District will be beefing up its security, thanks to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office. As officials continue to try to solve the puzzle of how to best protect students at school, Pike County is moving forward with placing deputies in the county’s five schools. Beginning Thursday,…
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