On snowy days, common sense will tell you to stay off the roads. However, there is one group of men and women who do just the opposite. And, they are the snowfighters of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins was invited to ride along today with the snowfighters…
Read MoreDWALE, Ky. — Winter weather has finally hit the area for real … and that has resulted in some dangerous conditions on area roadways. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter has a look. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/hJSBONWnmcQ” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/YdSvyh7HgZU” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube] LEXINGTON, Ky. — The federal government is continuing to search for the millions of dollars owed by Eric C. Conn. The disgraced former disability attorney pleaded guilty to federal theft and bribery…
Read MoreMARTIN COUNTY, KY.–EKB News Reporter Shawn Allen begins a special investigative series on the troubled Martin County Water District. The water woes of the resident s of Martin County have been well documented. Residents frequently post videos on social media of discolored, undrinkable water…
Read MoreFLOYD COUNTY, KY.–The selection of a new member was one of the items on the agenda during tonight’s Prestonsburg City Council meeting. EKB News Reporter Shawn Allen attended the meeting and joins us now to tell us what took place. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/uTSajIIlcpc”…
Read MoreIn observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast and memorial service was held Monday at First Baptist Church in Whitesburg. Now in its fourth year, the breakfast and service brings together local folks to discuss and reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of tolerance,…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Sex education and birth control are two topics that can generate some controversy. But a group working with 10 Eastern Kentucky counties says the region’s health demands more frank discussion. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter has the story. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/eV7SB93grcE”…
Read MoreMany businesses and schools are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. However, this morning, nearly 100 people braved below freezing temperatures to march through downtown Pikeville in solidarity. EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins was there and brings us this report. …
Read MoreThere is a musical tradition here in the mountains unlike anywhere in America. During “This Week” we shine a light on part of that musical tradition… So now, sit back and enjoy… our Mountain Music. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/kDRXsa3Cu1M” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]…
Read MoreKNOTT COUNTY, KY.– Traffic in the Montgomery community near mile marker 5 on route 80 in Knott County was snarled by a rock slide this afternoon. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say that a boulder 40ft long and 10ft thick fell just after 2pm blocking both east bound lanes of…
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