CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Senate passed a sweeping GOP education bill Monday that would allow the state’s first charter schools, a move that has drawn heavy protests from teachers. Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled chamber approved the bill 18-16. It now moves to the office…
Read MoreJune 24th made a month since anyone has seen or heard from 41 year old Adam McCoy of Edmonton, Kentucky. McCoy, who is originally from Floyd County, left his home on the evening of May 24th after an alleged fight with his wife. Family members say he frequently returns to the area to visit family,…
Read MoreBuchanan County, VA — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vehicle and a person of interest. According to the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle was stolen from the Hurley area on June 12th. It is a silver Mazda Miata with black stripes on the hood. If…
Read MoreWilliamson Memorial Hospital (WMH) will be partnering with “Be The Match” to host a donor drive this coming Wednesday for patients who have been diagnosed with blood caner or diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma or sickle cell anemia. WMH Marketing Director Shelby Porter said the drive was planned…
Read MoreWashington D.C. — An infant formula sold only at Walmart was voluntarily recalled on Friday because of the potential presence of “metal foreign matter” in a single lot of the product, Perrigo Company said in a news release. The recall affects a single lot, or 23,388 containers, of the 35-ounce,…
Read MoreLexington Metro Police are continuing their investigation into a weekend shooting that has left one victim hospitalized and recovering from injuries following emergency surgery. According to authorities, the shooting took place in the vicinity of Two Keys Tavern, a popular night club located near the…
Read MorePikeville, KY — The Pikeville Fire Department Received Safety Grant recently. The grant will be used for purchasing confined space and trench rescue equipment. According to fire chief Patrick Bentley the money was from a $3,000 50/50 match grant awarded by the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — The state’s May unemployment numbers have been released. Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2019 unemployment rate was 4 percent, that according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development cabinet. The…
Read MorePike County, KY — A bridge replacement project on KY 1441 near the intersection with County Road 1371 (Coon Creek Road) is underway. The bridge is near the on-ramp to US 119. Frederick & May Construction of West Liberty got the low-bid contract. The contractor has 80 working days to complete…
Read MoreFrankfort, KY — Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rick Sanders recognized the fallen KSP troopers, officers and highway patrolmen at a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony on June 21. Held at the KSP Training Academy, this service honored the memory of the men who paid the ultimate sacrifice…
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