PIKEVILLE, Ky. — In a year when practically everything has looked unfamiliar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, changes are also coming to Halloween. The Pike County Fiscal Court voted Tuesday night against allowing traditional trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat events. Instead, only drive-thru trick-or-treat…
Read MoreBIG STONE GAP, Va. — An investigation into a possible homicide is underway in Wise County. The Wise County Sheriff’s Office, Big Stone Gap Police and Wise County and Norton Commonwealth’s Attorney Chuck Slemp released a statement making that announcement just before 6 Thursday evening. The statement…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. (MTN) – The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) recently held a virtual ceremony on July 27 inducting 22 students from KYCOM’s class of 2021 into the college’s chapter of medical schools and residency programs, the Gold Humanism Honor Society…
Read MoreFEDSCREEK, Ky. (MTN) — A Pike County woman has been charged with 3rd-degree arson after setting fire to a building in Fedscreek, Kentucky. According to the arrest citation, Kentucky State Police dispatch was notified of a building fire at 2221 Motley Rd on Aug. 17. The citation states that Joyce Wolford…
Read MoreTOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) — A Goodyear employee released a photo on social media showing their zero-tolerance policy and has caused an uproar as many are calling it not equal. The photo shown below is of a slide that was presented during Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s diversity training to highlight…
Read MoreThe Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the transfer of Southern Water District's sewer lines and some of its water lines to Prestonsburg City's Utilities back in 2017. Three years later, the regulator is asking why the switch is still not complete.
Read MoreATLANTA, Ga. — Officials with the Food and Drug Administration say a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 400 people in 31 states — including Kentucky and Virginia — has been linked to red onions from Thomson International. While the problem originates in red onions, customers…
Read MoreLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The progressive Kentucky lawmaker who faced off against former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination has announced a new organization to build on the progressive causes he championed during his campaign. The organization, Hood to the Holler,…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. (MTN) — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a large number of restaurants since it began. Golden Corral in Pikeville, Kentucky is one of many that has decided to close their doors indefinitely. According to a Facebook post made by the buffet chain, the coronavirus has severely impacted…
Read MoreThe Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) is seeking economic and community development proposals that will attract new industry and jobs to Kentucky’s Appalachian counties. The 2020 Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program has $25 million in federal grant money available through the Kentucky Division…
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