The Letcher County Recreation Center was set to be closed on New Years Day, but the doors were open. More than 100 people were inside as part of a fitness challenge that could not only get you healthy, but also lend some support to the rec center. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson has the details. …
Read MorePERRY COUNTY, KY.–The Hazard Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man suspected of attempted rape. The incident occurred this evening in the Backwoods area of Hazard. The suspect is described as a white male, six-foot-two, thin build, wearing a black ski mask, grey…
Read MorePRATER CREEK, KY.– An investigation into a drive-by shooting continues in Floyd County. According to Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt, at around 8pm Monday an unknown vehicle drove past a home in Prater Creek firing at least 5 rounds at the house. Initially one of those rounds was found to have…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Just this morning, the Pikeville-Pike County Airport recorded a temperature of 1 degree above zero, and frigid temperatures are expected to continue throughout the week. And as EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter explains, officials at the WestCare Emergency Homeless Shelter are…
Read MoreWARFIELD, Ky. — Two people are behind bars after drugs were found inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office allegedly stopped a vehicle for missing a front bumper, then found out it had been stolen from Colorado. Police allegedly found a small plastic…
Read MoreLOVELY, Ky. — A Martin County man is behind bars after allegedly taking pictures of a minor. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint on Little Peter Cave Road after a woman found a topless photo of a 15-year-old juvenile on a cell phone belonging to 36-year-old Paul…
Read MoreA Prestonsburg woman accused of leaving a 3-year-old child alone with her overdosing friend is now facing more severe charges than originally filed against her. 31-year-old Tiffany Dawn Lewis, of Cliffside Circle, was indicted recently on drugs charges, including first-degree possession of a controlled…
Read MoreLEXINGTON, Ky. — For years, Eric C. Conn lived a lavish and extravagant lifestyle, by banking millions of dollars on his way to becoming one of the nation’s foremost attorneys representing clients in search of disability benefits. That all came to an end in April, when he pleaded guilty…
Read MoreFour people were indicted recently in a two-and-a-half year old jewelry store theft in Pike County. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson has the details. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/jMPgfLpdsU4″ height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreWARFIELD, Ky. — All week, we have been telling you about the tragic story of a Martin County boy who lost his life after falling into a river Christmas morning. Today, his community began saying goodbye, as visitation services were held at a local funeral home. EKB’s Shelby Porter attended…
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