Williamson, WV — More reports of counterfeit money are surfacing in the region. Recently, Pikeville Police recovered counterfeit money, now two separate incidents involving two suspects passing counterfeit currency is being investigation by the Williamson Police Department. Both suspects have…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s pension-relief proposal cleared the Republican-run state House by a slim margin Monday, surviving a crucial showdown as lawmakers continued a special legislative session convened by the GOP governor. The 52-46 vote capped a three-hour debate, sending…
Read MoreChapmanville, WV — A stabbing Monday night has left one person dead. According to the Chapmanville Police Department, Officers and Deputies from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint at a residence on Salem Boulevard around 9:30 PM. Authorities report one person has died…
Read MoreSeveral people have been indicted recently on felony charges after knowingly possessing and trying to pass counterfeit money. Many local police departments say they are seeing it also. Officials at the Pikeville Police Department say much of the counterfeit money they have seen is marked with Chinese…
Read MoreLetcher County, KY — An ATV crash has tragically claimed the life of a Letcher County child. According to Kentucky State Police post 13 Hazard, Troopers responded to a residence on Laurel Lane in the Gordon community Sunday evening shortly before 6:30 pm. During the initial investigation, it…
Read MorePikeville officials are offering a sweet deal for anyone seriously considering opening a business downtown. Proposals are being accepted for the former train depot building on Hambley Boulevard that formerly housed the Roasted coffee shop. Executive Director for Economic Development, Jill Fraley Dotson…
Read MoreThis year, Pikeville’s Comic-Con will include more special guests than ever before. GI Joe actor and wrestler, Sgt. Slaughter, will be in attendance, as well as Rodger Bumpass, who is known for his main role as Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants. Kent Leedy, the owner of the Estore Comic &…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY (AP) — Kentucky utility regulators say their agency has issued more than 400 citations since assuming the role of enforcing the state’s call-before-you-dig law as it relates to natural gas or hazardous liquid lines. The state Public Service Commission took over responsibility…
Read MoreWashington D.C. — The federal Social Security Administration is warning people across the country about a nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. The administration’s Office of the Inspector General announced on Friday a campaign regarding people falsely posing as Social Security employees.…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — The Kentucky State Police and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project will be collaborating on education and enforcement of the Move Over law. The Kentucky State Police says the high-visibility enforcement began Sunday and ends Saturday, July 27th. It will include Kentucky…
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