Officials and members of the Eastern Kentucky community gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor the opening of The Hal Rogers Advanced Technology Center at Big Sandy Community and Technical College on Thursday. Speakers included KY State Senator Ray Jones, President/CEO of Big Sandy Community…
Read MoreVeterans were honored on Wednesday, September 4th by new additions to Pikeville’s Veteran Memorial Park. A new sign is displayed on the corner of Hambley Blvd. near the Pikeville Fire Department Station #3 so everyone can easily view it from the road. Judge Advocate of KY VFW Nathan Sesco states…
Read MoreInez, KY — U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) and Gov. Matt Bevin today announced $7.23 million in grant funding for four projects in Martin County to address the community’s failing water system and improve economic development opportunities. Two grants were awarded to help…
Read MoreLexington, KY — A Johnson County man has been sentenced in federal court for embezzling from a Lexington business. 55-year-old Franklin Fletcher of Oil Springs was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison by Chief United States District Judge Danny C. Reeves, for wire fraud and aggravated identity…
Read MoreManchester, KY — A former Kentucky State Police Trooper, who also worked for the Jackson Police Department, was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon on the Hal Rogers Parkway in Manchester. Kentucky State Police say their initial investigation indicates a pickup truck driven by 43-year-old Donald…
Read MoreWashington, DC — The battle against opioid addiction got a big boost yesterday. Kentucky will receive nearly $31.5 million in federal funds to reinforce efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the funding yesterday and comes just a few…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — To help with supply needs, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas has waived certain regulations for commercial motor carriers involved with Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. Secretary Thomas issued the emergency declaration that provides regulatory relief for crews…
Read MoreThe SOAR Summit is almost in full effect as production crews and catering teams prepare for the gathering of entrepreneurs and business leaders starting on Thursday, September, 5th. Guest speakers will include Major Dan Rooney and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers. SOAR’s Executive Director Jared Arnett…
Read MorePerry County, KY — Kentucky State Police at the Hazard Post are investigating a shooting Sunday afternoon that resulted in one man being hospitalized and another arrested. Troopers with Post 13 responded to the shooting complaint in the Slemp community in Perry County. The initial investigation…
Read MorePikeville, KY — A motorist assist call Tuesday night led to two Pike County men being arrested. According to arrest citations, Pikeville Police responded to the call shortly after 10:00 PM on U.S. 23 at the Buckleys Creek intersection. As officers arrived, they saw two men jump from the backseat…
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