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HPD: Knott man was photographing, videoing women in store
A Knott County man was arrested recently after he allegedly was discovered to be taking videos of women in a local store. According to an arrest citation written by HPD Officer Parker Hignite, on April 15, HPD Maj. Zack Miller received a call from his wife who had reported she had a man following her throughout a store at the Daniel Boone Plaza.
Investigation into alleged fire department theft leads to federal indictment, fiscal court regulation change
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County, Kentucky, volunteer fire chief has been arrested on a federal charge in connection with an investigation that has also led to a change in the way the Pike County Fiscal Court distributes money to fire departments. On April 18, a federal grand jury...
Ohio students using technical skills to serve EKY
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The U.S. Grant Career Center from Bethel, Ohio has made it their mission to continue serving Eastern Kentucky following the July 2022 floods. The group of more than 20 students and a handful of staff came back to the mountains for a second time in an effort to help repair and rebuild.
Allen Mayor Brooks Announces City Moment of Silence for Shooting Victims, City Council Plans Bolin Park Upgrades
The City of Allen is gearing up for a solemn moment of remembrance on May 6, as Mayor Brooks announced a citywide moment of silence to pay respects to the victims and survivors of last year's tragic shooting incident, and establishments across the city, including City of Allen facilities, are being asked to lower their flags to half-staff in a unified display of mourning.
Court of Appeals rules against Perry County council member’s lawsuit
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled against a member of the Perry County Council who was suing the Board of Commissioners after he was excluded from group health insurance provided by the county. Councilman Keith Huck alleged the Board of Commissioners excluded certain employees from group health insurance coverage on […]
SOAR Gala honors economic achievement in eastern Kentucky
PRESTONSBURG — The 2024 SOAR Gala was a showcase of accomplishments and the forward momentum of Appalachia Kentucky. Presented by Kentucky Power and hosted by Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the gala recognized individuals and organizations across 42 Appalachian counties who have made significant contributions to the region’s economic development and prosperity.
Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce hosts Legislative Breakfast
After a busy 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, local legislators say that, though challenges remain, the session was a successful one for Johnson County and the commonwealth. According to 31st District Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville and 97th Dist. state Rep. Bobby McCool, R-Van Lear, this year’s session included...
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