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Woman killed, another hospitalized in Perry County rollover crash

A woman was killed, and another person was injured early Saturday morning after their vehicle overturned in Perry County.

Perry County, KY · 13h

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Woman arrested in connection with Hazard fire that spread to 3 homes

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) -Hazard police have arrested Kelly Miller in connection with an Oct. 28 fire that spread to three homes and left a woman injured. Miller is charged with second-degree arson, first-degree criminal mischief and third-degree criminal trespassing. Miller also faces 12 counts of third-degree terroristic threatening and 12...

Hazard, KY · 2d
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Bridge over Kentucky River in Breathitt County closed due to damage

BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A bridge crossing the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Breathitt County is closed due to damage. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said that the bridge, located at mile marker 4 on KY 3193, will be out of commission until further notice because of damage to a brace.

Breathitt County, KY · 2d
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PCSO: Hazard man assaulted woman with shovel, arrested on felony charge

A Hazard man is facing a felony assault charge after, the Perry County Sheriff's Office said, he assaulted a woman with a shovel. According to an arrest citation, on Oct. 27, the sheriff's office responded to Peavley Street at Wabaco to a report of an assault. Upon arrival, the citation...

Hazard, KY · 2d

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The Breathitt High School Fire Department

High winds, dry conditions, and late-season garden burns helped touch off a massive outbreak of wildfires throughout Breathitt County in October 1952. Reports came in of fire on the Flint Davis Farm, at Press on South Fork, on Frozen, Houston, and in every corner of the county, it seemed. Reports from across the state filled newspapers with accounts of massive fires in Clay, Harlan, Letcher, Bell, and Leslie Counties. Fires were reported in the western section of the state and even in the Bluegrass region, where fires were large wildland blazes and were rare.

Breathitt County, KY · 1d

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This Kentucky Mountain Town Is Where Wild Horses Graze Right Beside The Road As You Drive Past

Wild horses roam free across a 50,000-acre riding playground in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Some riders spot them just off a trail marked 101. Those horses don’t travel alone, either. Riders have also reported elk, grazing cattle, and high mountain views along the same gravel routes. I love...

Kentucky · 13h

Harlan Enterprise

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Two men arrested by deputies on drug possession charges

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Two Harlan County men have been arrested for first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The two were arrested by deputies of the Harlan County Sheriff’s […]

Harlan County, KY · 2d

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Small business lending boosts rural Kentucky economies

In one rural Kentucky county, local financing has helped a grocery store make energy-efficiency upgrades and install solar panels, offsetting yearly utility bills by more than $68,000. Robin Gabbard, president of the Mountain Association, said a lack of investment in rural Appalachian communities has prevented many small-business owners from helping to change the tide in their communities. She explained rural small businesses lack access to the capital needed to diversify local economies. "When we put that into practice, entrepreneurs are seeking smaller loans. They often have fewer financing opportunities, and additionally, most banks will not finance new businesses that are startups," Gabbard pointed out. More than $95 million has been invested in rural Appalachian communities over the past 50 years by the Mountain Association, including support for 600 entrepreneurs. Gabbard noted local lending can often make a difference for residents on a daily basis, such as determining how far someone has to travel. She explained at one IGA grocery store in Letcher County, owner Gwen Christon used financing to upgrade the coolers and HVAC system to make her store more energy-efficient, and by saving money on energy costs, she has been able to hire more employees. "She's been able to

Kentucky · 10h

LEX18 News

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Judge dismisses several defendants from Amber Spradlin wrongful death lawsuit

Judge dismisses several defendants from Amber Spradlin wrongful death lawsuit, while claims against two former officials remain.

Prestonsburg, KY · 2d

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In rural KY, low turnout means tight election results — and a magistrate selected by coin toss

Some Eastern Kentucky races were decided by margins of fewer than 50 votes.

Knott County, KY · 2d