Floyd County, Ky.– After 8pm this evening Kentucky State Police and the Allen Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on U.S. 23 in the community of Ivel. Upon arrival they found a male subject lying in the southbound lanes in front of a trailer…
Read MoreJohnson County, Ky.–Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the winner of the Beautify the Bluegrass contest and the winner is in eastern Kentucky. “The Paintsville, Johnson County Trail Town Committee decided to take it upon themselves to paint some of the buildings downtown, City Hall, five other…
Read MoreFloyd County, Ky.– In the United States nearly 20 people per minute are abused by an intimate partner. That means 10 million people a year become victims of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Turning Point Domestic Violence Services held a candle light vigil in…
Read MoreA $20,000 reward was being renewed for information. Mother hopes renewed reward will help find her son’s killer.
Read MoreSTAFFORDSVILLE, Ky. — An Ohio man is spending time behind bars in Johnson County, following an armed confrontation with police early this morning. Paintsville Police Department received a report of a man covered in blood walking along the road near Paintsville Lake. When officers attempted to…
Read MoreMINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office made an arrest last week in a Mingo County arson case. 18-year-old Kevin Urban was arrested and lodged in the Southwestern Regional Jail in Holden. He is charged with second degree arson, breaking-and-entering, and conspiracy.…
Read MoreWILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Two suspicious fires are attracting attention in Williamson, especially since they happened nearly simultaneously. Although there is no indication the fires are linked at this time, investigators are not ruling out arson. EKB News Reporter Shelby Porter has the details. [su_youtube…
Read MoreKentucky Power continues to make headlines by delivering hundreds of thousands of dollars in economic development grants, despite a backlash from customers over the company’s request before the Kentucky Service Commission to raise rates by as much as 15%. However, in an exclusive interview with…
Read MoreThere was more going on in Prestonsburg on Thursday than just vendors setting up for the Jenny Wiley Festival. At the Floyd County Health Department, dozens of people took advantage of free health screenings being offered at their annual Community Health Fair. And, although this event is offered…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky.–Girl Scout Troop 5185 of Prestonsburg was as busy as Santa’s Elves making Christmas ornaments for a very special tree. The troop was recently selected to make ornaments that will be used to decorate the National Christmas Tree at the White House. The girls made traditional…
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