Local law enforcement officials are warning of a rise in phone scams around the region during the holidays. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins has the details. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_HoPp6YTa0&feature=youtu.be” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Two women face drug and endangerment charges, following an incident at the Pikeville Walmart. And the children of one of the women were placed in protective custody. EKB’s Shelby Porter has the story. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/ey8MAXusKZg” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A former preacher from Wheelwright pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge during a hearing last week in U.S. District Court in Pikeville. David Glenn Boyd, 53, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of distributing child pornography. The charge carries a maximum sentence of…
Read MoreThere 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, relax and enjoy… our Mountain Music. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/-7V9izgupH0″ height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreIt could be a story that is simply of wide interest to viewers and has little impact otherwise. Many times, breaking news is used after the news organization has already reported on the story. Government proclamations, concerning royal ceremonies, laws, taxes, public health, have been dubbed news since…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky.–Many look to come home for the holidays and spend time with their families, but some don’t have families or homes to go to. There are thousands of children across the state and over 400 in our area that are in that situation and are in need of foster care. Mountain Comprehensive…
Read MoreMagoffin County, Ky.–A Salyersville man is jailed on drug charges after allegedly telling police officers he trades drugs for sex. It began when a Social Services worker called Kentucky State Police requesting assistance with a referral at an Elam Street residence in Salyersville. The worker told…
Read More[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/P4DdsokK1BQ” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube] Cross examination of prosecution witnesses continued Friday in Letcher Circuit Court in the murder trial of James Huffman IV. Matthew Blackburn, the prosecution’s first new witness Friday answered…
Read MoreBELFRY, Ky. — The Pike County Board of Education hosted its annual spelling bee, today, for all area schools. The 2017 Pike County Elementary School Spelling Bee was held at Belfry High School for students in fourth through eighth grades. Around 65 students participated in the event. All county…
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