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Police arrest woman in connection to abduction of 1-year-old
A woman was arrested in connection to the abduction of a 1-year-old on Thursday. Shortly after 6 p.m., officers received a call for an abduction of a 1-year-old in the 300 block of S. Norris. St. When officers arrived they were told that a toddler was taken by an unidentified...
Whitt to lead UPike archery program
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville has named its new archery coach, an individual who is quite familiar with eastern Kentucky. Mark Whitt, a graduate of Greenup County High School and Ashland Community and Technical College, has been added to the University of Pikeville’s roster of coaches. “I’ve...
Howard among nine honorees from UPike men’s basketball program
PIKEVILLE — Magoffin County High School graduate Spencer Howard is among nine members of the University of Pikeville men’s basketball program who were named NAIA Scholar Athletes following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. A total of 572 men’s basketball players, managers and student workers from around the...
‘Songs and Stories’ sets spotlight on Appalachian artists
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Appalachian Center for the Arts is showcasing mountain music with a news series. The “Songs and Stories” series plans to set a stage for area artists, inviting them to play acoustic sets on the theater stage. “For such a long time, the whole...
Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, one of the leading contenders to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, apologized this week for something he said in lambasting Ohio Sen. JD Vance as inauthentically Appalachian — but the apology wasn’t to Vance. Beshear, at his regularly scheduled news […] The post Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance appeared first on The Tribune.
Showers and storms this weekend, warming up next week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - High pressure to our north will keep the Tri-State area mostly dry through the rest of the afternoon and evening. The best chances for seeing any spotty showers or storms will be over western Kentucky. Similar to the past several days, shower and storm activity should come to a gradual end after sunset. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 60s. Areas of fog will be possible overnight.
Back2School Supply Drive brings in 2,100 pounds of supplies for children
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Spending on school supplies is hitting new highs. In an effort to help out parents and teachers with costs, WKYT and WTVQ joined together in a school supply drive, along with our partners Vincent Fister Moving and Storage, Quantrell Subaru, and Mission of Hope. Over 2,100...
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