Updating a story we brought to you earlier today, a federal indictment from last summer but only unsealed today accuses the father of a Perry County girl of international parental kidnapping. Michael Gregory McCoy is accused of keeping his daughter in Turkey for over two years, in order to keep the…
Read MoreMAGOFFIN COUNTY– Police are investigating a string of Magoffin County burglaries and vandalism that stretches from the Floyd/Magoffin County line to Royalton. EKB’s Shawn Allen has the story. Several businesses in Magoffin County and one in Floyd County have fell victim to burglary and…
Read MoreFor much of the past month, the City of Whitesburg has been dealing with numerous water leaks and line breaks. Whitesburg Water Superintendent Chris Caudill said the recent extended cold weather spell, coupled with the current warmup, has exasperated the problem. Now, Whitesburg is beginning to run…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police troopers in Pikeville are investigating phone scam complaints from around the region. EKB’s Shelby Porter explains. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/lvzkpQv-Qw4″ height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The University of Pikeville will host the American Shakespeare Center Wicked Folly tour next week for two productions. Monday, January 22nd, the group will perform William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Following the performance, the audience is invited to stay for…
Read MoreThere’s no question Martin County Water District has faced its share of challenges. But, officials with the company tell EKB News they are taking steps to change direction. However, those steps are coming at a cost. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins has more. [su_youtube…
Read MoreTwo Lawrence County brothers were arrested last night after a Martin County deputy found them passed out in a vehicle sitting alongside Route 3. Deputy Aaron Blevins was on his way to begin his shift just before 8pm last night, when he noticed a vehicle sitting partially on the shoulder and partially…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Monday at the Pikeville City Police Department. With the help from the community, the Pikeville City Commission and police and fire departments announced a new blessing box located downtown. The blessing box is a small standing wood pantry filled…
Read MoreFLOYD COUNTY, KY.–Patrolman Joey Calhoun of Knott County was sworn in by Mayor Les Stapleton. Calhoun began his career with the Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. Officer Calhoun will begin patrolling the streets of Prestonsburg this week under the supervision of…
Read MoreCountry music icon Loretta Lynn has a fractured hip after a fall at her home in Tennessee. A statement posted Monday on her website said “she is doing well and thanks all her fans for their thoughts and prayers.” The 85-year-old singer-songwriter suffered a stroke last year that forced her…
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