PIKE COUNTY, Ky. — A Pike County road worker is the first of his kind to complete two road construction education programs. And not only did he pick up the rare honors, he did it in record time. EKB’s Shelby Porter tells us all about it. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/Upj8ifmODsk”…
Read MoreThis time of year, many children are making memories with Santa Claus. However, students in Johnson County can add visits with Ms. Claus to that list. This morning, EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins was with Ms. Claus when she paid a visit to W.R. Castle Elementary School. She brings us this report.…
Read MoreKnott County, Ky.– The Appalachian Artisan Center in Hindman works hard to promote one of our region’s most unique treasures, our artisans. Now, they are using the arts to help combat the drug epidemic. EKB’s Shawn Allen tells us how. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/CHr3wSmthjY”…
Read MoreWHITESBURG, Ky. — Testimony continued today in a nearly 4-year-old murder trial in Letcher County. EKB’s Shelby Porter brings us the latest from the trial. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/QZFMYZr8Pls” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreFloyd County, Ky.–Over the past few months, 43 Kentucky counties have filed lawsuits against three prescription drug distributors for allegedly contributing to the state’s opioid addiction crisis by ignoring warning signs that their drugs were being misused. But in Floyd County, the Fiscal…
Read MoreWheelwright, Ky.–Many Floyd County residents in the City of Wheelwright have been having water issues for several days. EKB’s Shawn Allen paid a visit to the former coal mining town and tells us why. For at least the last 70 years the City of Wheelwright’s main source of water has come from…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Many industries use or produce chemicals that can be dangerous to the public, if an accident occurs. Thankfully, a federal law requires each community to establish an advisory board to plan how to respond to a chemical emergency. Today, the Local Emergency Planning Committee…
Read MoreWith just over three weeks until lawmakers will converge on Frankfort for the 2018 Legislative Session, business leaders and lawmakers across the state are thinking about the issues at hand. This morning in Pikeville, Kentucky Chamber President Dave Adkisson addressed members of the Southeast Kentucky…
Read MoreFloyd County, Ky.–The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in the City of Prestonsburg as was evident Saturday as the city held its annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony. EKB’s Shawn Allen was there and brings us this report. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/oHN1YpAfULM”…
Read MoreCross examination of prosecution witnesses continued Monday in the murder trial of James Huffman IV, who is accused of stabbing 24-year-old Michael Hogg to death on New Year’s Day 2014. One of the other men allegedly stabbed by Huffman, Christopher Puckett, continued his testimony, which began Friday…
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