Floyd County, Ky.–The Floyd County School Transportation Department is having a coat drive for all preschool and head start students in the Floyd County School System. Each year the bus drivers try to do something special for the students they serve and this year they are partnering with Operation…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Blood Center and Medic Regional Blood Center in Tennessee have partnered together so fans, and teammates, alike can battle outside the court. EKB’s Shelby Porter explains. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/eM8ksU0sU_Q” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreSOUTH WILLIAMSON, Ky. — A Floyd County man was arrested after a shoplifting complaint led deputies to a stolen church bus. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call, Friday, in reference to a shoplifting complaint at Food City in South Williamson. According to police, 46-year-old…
Read MoreJohnson County, Ky.–It happened early Saturday morning when the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a burglary at an Asa Creek Road residence in Johnson County. When Deputies arrived they found 31-year old Gerardo Canuto of Prestonsburg being held at gunpoint by the homeowner.…
Read MorePikeville, Ky.–The H2O Point Series award ceremony was held at the Pikeville City Commission Meeting this evening. Race officials say the Drag Racing Series not only benefits the local economy, but this year has benefited the City of Pikeville First Responders as well. “Economically speaking…
Read MorePaintsville, Ky.–In August EKB News brought the story of 8-year old Breanna Hall who tragically lost her life in a car crash in Letcher County. An unexpected loss of that magnitude can drain a family emotionally and financially. A group of local Wrestlers are doing what they can to ease that burden…
Read MoreStanville, Ky.–The southbound lanes of U.S. 23 in the Stanville community of Floyd County were blocked for some time Saturday night as a Silver Ford SUV crossed all four lanes, narrowly missing other motorist, and nearly plunged into the Big Sandy River. 1st witness: “As I was driving home to…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Traffic was snarled on the Southbound lanes of U.S. 23 in Pikeville this afternoon after a small structure fire. Around 4 o’clock, the Pikeville Fire Department was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival fire officials say an outbuilding beside Creg Damron Furniture was…
Read MoreBELFRY, Ky. — Pond Creek Nation is well known for its support of Belfry High School football, which means sell-out crowds at football games both home and away. But those who can’t make it to the games can still get their football fix over the radio. Tonight, EKB’s Shelby Porter takes…
Read MoreTwo schools in Letcher County were closed Monday due to a possible threat of a school shooting. But school district officials say students never appeared to be in any harm. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson has the details. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/xZWQd8LAvFk” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
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