Floyd County, Ky.–The City of Prestonsburg is seeking your help in catching a driver who vandalized Archer Park Saturday night. The driver drove through grassy areas of the park, doing doughnuts and leaving tracks in the fields. The city has released surveillance photos of the vehicle. They ask…
Read MoreIvel, Ky.– Deputies with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department made a drug arrest at a motel in Ivel Sunday while conducting an investigation into the alleged theft of eight thousand dollars. “We received a call in reference to some stolen money that happened last night and supposedly the…
Read MorePikeville, Ky.–Although Christmas is known as the season of giving, students from the University of Pikeville gave some Pike County kids a safe trick or treat today. EKB’s Shawn Allen brings us the story. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/MypOY1YptRE” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The University of Pikeville’s new Health Professions Education Building has been open for some time, but today the school celebrated the highly-visible new campus feature. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter tell us more. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/NYeN2QFDwrM”…
Read MoreAs many local football teams prepare for their last regular season games, one local marching band has already advanced to the Class AA Sweet 16 competition. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins brings us this report. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueuW9fCIGgE&feature=youtu.be”…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky.–Family members of Famer Halbert, who was murdered in 2013, came to the Floyd County Courthouse today for closure as the two responsible in his murder were set to be sentenced. The family did not get the closure they were looking for. EKB’s Shawn Allen explains. …
Read MoreEKB News broke the story yesterday that Pike County Jailer Freddie Lewis had tendered his resignation. EKB News Reporter Chris Anderson sat down with him today, and Lewis said he may be stepping away for now, but it’s likely only for a short break. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/A1B06pm-WDk”…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — It goes without saying that Americans owe much to the veterans who serve our country. Today, one group offered a small thank-you. EKB’s Shelby Porter tells us all about it. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/GbM43TzpYMw” height=”340″]SOT[/su_youtube]
Read MoreThree men from the Columbus, Ohio area are in jail, accused of burglarizing a home yesterday in Martin County. Deputies responded to the burglary call on Sweetwater Branch after a homeowner discovered his home had been broken into and vandalized. And, just a little while later, another call sent…
Read MoreLast week, Governor Matt Bevin announced his plans to change Kentucky’s state pension and retirement plan to a 401K-based plan for new hires. The plan has drawn criticism from many who believe the plan would force many teachers to retire early in order to maintain their full pension, and school districts…
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