Breathitt County, Ky.–An Owsley County woman has been formally charged in a Breathitt County murder case that happened over a year ago. Family members say 42-year-old Joy Turner was a loving and caring person who trusted everyone. They say it is that trusting nature that ended up killing her.…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Floyd County deputies were on a mission to bring someone in to the courthouse today. But their target wasn’t a wanted criminal. EKB’S Shelby Porter fills us in. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/QbKUbIlhcUc” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreA Pike County man who allegedly robbed two people at knifepoint last week has been indicted on a felony robbery charge. 23-year-old Austin Douglas Slone, of Elkhorn City, is accused of using a knife to rob two people at the Elwood Heights Apartments in Elkhorn City on November 25. The joint Kentucky…
Read MoreIt was a good day in Letcher County for kids. A pair of donations and a fundraiser netted more than $4,500 for Kentucky State Police Post 13’s Shop With A Trooper event. Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation donated $500 to the cause, and $4,000 was donated by the organizers of the Heritage 2K…
Read MoreWhile many people might need help during the holidays, some are reluctant to accept it. One local church is finding a way around that. EKB News Reporter Shannon Deskins explains. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcx8B1pAMqM&feature=youtu.be” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePike County, Ky.–Kentucky state police have made an arrest in the armed robbery of the Justiceville Double Kwik in Pike County. Kentucky State Police tells EKB News that 47-year old Timothy Mark Damon of Kimper has been arrested. Damon was wanted for questioning in the robbery at the Justiceville…
Read MorePike County, Ky.–For nearly a year we have been following the inspiring story of James Justice, a 46-year old powerlifter who has dreams of owning his own and gym that will offer free membership to Veterans and teach children the dangers of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs. This…
Read MoreFour people were indicted this week in connection to two separate convenience store robbery cases earlier in November in Pike County. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson has the details. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/Wo_MPfKVic8″ height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreBELFRY, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to two robberies in the area. Troopers say 47-year-old Timothy Mark Damon of Kimper is wanted in connection to the Tuesday armed robbery at Total Pharmacy Care at Belfry and likely…
Read MoreHOLDEN, W.Va. — One thing that has held back agriculture in the mountains is a lack of flat land. And while mining leaves behind flat land, it is generally too rocky to be useful in farming. That might be about to change, thanks to new machinery on display today in Mingo County. EKB’s Shelby…
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