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Experts: Lack of Coverage, Child Care, School Funding Affect Health Outcomes

Nov 30, 2021

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- In a few weeks, Kentucky lawmakers will convene the General Assembly, and health advocates are calling for new policies to address systemic…

drugs

Pike man charged with trafficking after jail staff find heroin, pills

Nov 30, 2021

Kevin Eric Gillman PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County man who was being taken to jail on a public intoxication charge found himself facing drug trafficking…

Diabetes

ADA rates PMC diabetes program ‘distinguished’

Nov 26, 2021

PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- The American Diabetes Association is once again recognizing Pikeville Medical Center's Diabetes Self-Management Education Program.…

drugs

Pike man charged with drug trafficking in Wolfe County

Nov 24, 2021

William Looney CAMPTON, Ky. -- A Pike County has been arrested after being indicted on drug trafficking charges in Wolfe County. William Looney, 44,…

Kentucky State Police

KSP holds Black Friday sale for Trooper Teddy Bears

Nov 24, 2021

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Christmas shopping season officially gets underway this week with many retailers offering special discounts during Black Friday…

federal court

Sisco asks judge to set aside conviction

Nov 23, 2021

Eugene Sisco III PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pikeville businessman who was convicted of health care fraud and wire fraud during his federal trial earlier this…

bribery

Floyd man charged with trying to bribe constable

Nov 22, 2021

Wesley Prater PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Troubles continued to mount for a Floyd County man stopped by police Saturday night. District 2 Constable Gary…

drugs

Five arrested on organized crime charge in Lawrence County

Nov 19, 2021

Jonathan Young, Brittany Hammonds, John Thomas, Kenneth Pack and Joseph McCoy LOUISA, Ky. -- Five people were arrested on organized crime charges, after…

Local Sports News

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Bulldogs roll in opener; Jags bounce Lions...

Nov 30, 2021 3:30 pm

Lawrence County jumped out to a double-digit, first quarter lead against Morgan County and cruised to a 70-34 road win in the season opener played on…

MTS/BWW PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Belfry’s Dixon takes honor...

Nov 30, 2021 1:00 pm

Belfry running back Isaac Dixon, a candidate for Kentucky’s Mr. Football award, rushed for 245 yards and four touchdowns as the Pirates cruised to…

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UPIKE women split games on southern swing in Alabama...

Nov 29, 2021 5:30 pm

The University of Pikeville women’s basketball Bears dropped an 80-76 decision to Talladega, Ala., splitting the two games played over the weekend.…

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Bears stay unbeaten with win over Ohio Valley...

Nov 29, 2021 5:00 pm

The University of Pikeville men’s basketball Bears pulled away in the second half to beat Ohio Valley University, 87-58, at the Appalachian Wireless…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Golden Eagles avenge playoff loss to Flyers, returning to title game...

Nov 29, 2021 4:00 pm

Photo credit: KENNY MAYNARD Johnson Central, which lost late head coach Jim Matney to COVID-related conditions, earned a rematch with Boyle County after…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Second-half resurrection carries Belfry to state title game...

Nov 29, 2021 3:30 pm

Photo Credit: RAY JUSTICE PHOTOGRAPHY Belfry overcame its worst start in 60 years to return to the Class 3A state championship football game. Running…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Pikeville hammers Raceland in state semifinals...

Nov 29, 2021 9:30 am

Photo credit: DUSTY LAYNE Pikeville running back Blake Birchfield ran for 189 yards and three touchdowns as the Panthers cruised to a 36-7 win over the…

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Bears stay unbeaten with road win at Emory & Henry...

Nov 24, 2021 3:00 pm

The University of Pikeville men’s basketball Bears overcame a slim halftime deficit to come-from-behind and beat Emory & Henry, 83-71, in a non-conference…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: State semifinal matchups...

Nov 24, 2021 12:30 pm

Here is a look at area teams competing in state semifinal-round playoff games this week: CLASS 1A Pikeville (12-2) vs. Raceland (12-1) Date: Nov. 26 Site:…

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All-Star shortstop Javier Baez agrees to 6-year, $140M deal with Detroit Tigers...

Nov 30, 2021 11:00 pm

The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a multiyear contract with former Chicago Cubs and New York Mets star shortstop Javier Baez.

Accuser says Maxwell groomed her for Epstein...

Nov 30, 2021 10:30 pm

A woman who accuses Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing her when she was 14 years old told jurors Tuesday the late financier's closest associate Ghislaine…

Opposition candidate Xiomara Castro elected Honduras' first female president...

Nov 30, 2021 10:30 pm

Xiomara Castro, of the opposition Libre Party, was elected the first female president of Honduras on Tuesday night as National Party candidate Nasry Asfura…

Tampa Bay Rays trade All-Star 3B Joey Wendle to Miami Marlins...

Nov 30, 2021 9:30 pm

The Tampa Bay Rays traded All-Star third baseman Joey Wendle to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, it was announced.

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely for role in brother's defense...

Nov 30, 2021 9:30 pm

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was suspended indefinitely Tuesday after the network said it received new information about his attempts to defend his brother…

Chicago White Sox re-signing veteran utility player Leury Garcia to 3-year deal...

Nov 30, 2021 9:30 pm

The Chicago White Sox are re-signing free agent utilityman Leury Garcia to a multiyear contract.