There is a musical tradition here in the mountains unlike anywhere in America. During the 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/k4ZIszbdiMk” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreWith the trial of James Huffman IV in its 10th day, and after seven days of prosecution witness testimony, the prosecution rested Friday, declaring that they have been successful in proving that Huffman is guilty of murdering 24-year-old Michael Hogg. But the last few hours of the prosecution’s portion…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky.–The Christmas Holiday is not always Merry for everyone and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department pulled out all the stops Thursday to make the Holiday’s a little merrier for some seniors as they hosted one of two events for area nursing homes. EKB’s Shawn Allen was…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Friday was a banner day for the City of Pikeville and, really, all of Eastern Kentucky, as we got our first look at a company that is bringing hundreds of high-paying jobs to the region. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter recaps today’s announcement. …
Read MorePikeCounty, Ky.–A former Pikeville postal worker will serve no jail time after admitting she stole over 12 hundred dollars from the Postal Service. In a judgment entered this afternoon, Misty Dawn Collins was sentenced to three years of probation for misappropriation of postal funds. The guilty…
Read MoreKnott County, Ky.–6-year-old Graham Howard had an idea to help other children. He made Christmas ornaments and sold them. He then donated the money he raised to Kentucky State Police Post 13’s Shop with a Trooper program. He presented the money — 200 dollars — to Sgt. James Sandlin…
Read MorePikeville, Ky.– The Holiday season can be tough at times, especially when spending the Holidays in the hospital. Pikeville Medical Center provided special singing for their patients today in hopes of lifting their patient’s spirits with the spirit of Christ. EKB’s Shawn Allen has…
Read MoreWHEELWRIGHT, Ky. — After water faucets ran dry in Wheelwright earlier this week, tonight there is hope of some relief. But as EKB News Director Ralph B. Davis learned today, fully addressing the problem could take much longer. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/0nXilAdwX98″ height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreLEXINGTON, Ky. — Legal troubles continue to pile up for former disability attorney Eric C. Conn. Back in March, Conn pleaded guilty to federal theft and bribery charges. As part of his plea agreement, the government agreed to drop all charges from a 2016 indictment. However, after Conn escaped…
Read MoreA key witness in a Letcher County murder trial took the stand today, and testified that the alleged victim was specifically targeted by the man accused of murdering him. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson has the details. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/9TTCUAbkEK8″…
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