FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Martin County man who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and possession has lost an appeal challenging the admissibility of evidence against him. In October of 2015, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that Amos Staton Jr. was selling drugs from his home.…
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Court of Appeals has ruled that a Louisville halfway house cannot be held responsible for a fatal crash in Prestonsburg involving an escaped inmate. James Mace was nearing the end of a prison sentence for burglary, theft and receiving stolen property, when he was…
Read MoreINEZ, KY.– The residents of Martin County are accustomed to water issues. In the past most of their concerns have been with water quality. Now, many don’t have water at all. EKB’s Shawn Allen attended an emergency Martin County Fiscal Court meeting this evening and brings us the latest. [su_youtube…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — In Pike County Wednesday, continued water shortages prompted Mountain Water District to offer bottled water to costumers still waiting for service. EKB’s Shelby Porter has the details. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpsy_lzd0O4″ height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Pike County Courthouse in Pikeville closed Wednesday. According to Pike County Clerk Rhonda Taylor, a customer was processing paperwork in the clerk’s office. Once the customer paid a deputy clerk, bugs reportedly came out of the money…
Read MoreSTONE, Ky. — A Pike County woman who called police after being robbed in her own home ended up watching her son being taken to jail. Judy Justice, of Stone, reported that a man entered her house around 7:30 yesterday morning, wielding a club. The man grabbed Justice’s purse and fled. Police…
Read MoreYesterday, we told you about water shortages in Martin County, which have the water district shutting off water lines for 14 hours each day, as well as a plan to request a 50 percent rate increase. Tonight, we take a look at what the utility company is doing to correct the system’s long history…
Read MoreThis morning, the Pike County man accused of threatening a school bus driver appeared in court in Pikeville for a pre-trial conference with prosecutors. According to bus driver, Linda Fields, Benny Gooslin allegedly blocked the door of the bus she was driving in Phelps on the morning of September…
Read MoreCHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a two-year vacancy, there is a new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. Michael B. Stuart took the oath of office yesterday. He was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump back in September and confirmed by the U.S. Senate three weeks…
Read MoreMARTIN COUNTY, KY.–News of the potential rate increase comes as thousands of customers of Martin County Water District saw their water pressure decrease dramatically during the recent cold spell that saw temperatures near or below the zero degree mark. Joe Hammond, with Martin County Water District,…
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