Letcher County, Ky.–It would be hard to find a more scenic view than the one that can be found on Pine Mountain Trial. The Letcher County Tourism Commission has been in the process of building 5 platforms at various overlooks to make those areas more accessible to the public. One of those unfinished…
Read MoreJust as with any other skilled profession, firefighters are constantly training to make sure their skills are sharp when emergency strikes. And, several fire departments from around Floyd County were doing just that Saturday morning. EKB News reporter Shannon Deskins rode along to give us all a…
Read MoreFollowing Monday’s announcement about the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, everyone from laid off coal miners to coal industry officials began speculating about its impact on the future of coal in eastern Kentucky. But, the biggest question being asked by everyone is, “Is it too late?” …
Read MoreHAZARD, Ky. — Hazard set the stage today for the latest announcement by the Trump administration, in its effort to dismantle Obama era environmental regulations. EKB’s Shelby Porter was there when Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt made the announcement.…
Read MoreCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Mingo County woman accused of child sex trafficking is now expected to enter a guilty plea next week. Misty Dawn Baisden, 30, of Delbarton, and David Wayne Young, 47, of Ashland, are charged with sexual exploitation of children, coercion of a female, child sex trafficking,…
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Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County Corrections Officer is behind bars tonight, after allegedly attempting to bring drugs into the Pike County Detention Center. According to a statement released by Pike County Jailer Freddie Lewis, he, along with the Pikeville Police Department, Kentucky State Police,…
Read MorePrestonsburg, Ky.–In Kentucky the offense of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is enhanceable that means that each time a person is convicted of a DUI the penalty is increased depending on the number of offenses in the past 5-years. All that changed in April of 2016 when the state…
Read MorePikeville, Ky.–Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) would like to inform the community about scam phone calls appearing to come from a PMC number. Scammers have altered the caller ID number to make it look as if PMC is calling. These calls play a recording asking for your credit card information. Please…
Read MoreWise County, VA.–The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your help in locating a missing person, Jerry Rucker Long. Mr. Long was last seen at work in Pikeville, KY. He is 5’ll approximately 250lbs, Brown hair, Blue eyes. Last seen wearing blue pants with green reflective striping…
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