Second suspect pleads guilty in Michael Hogg murder case
The years-long case in the stabbing death of Michael Hogg appears to be nearing its end. 32-year-old…
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Whitesburg commemorates Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and numerous remembrance ceremonies will be held across the nation.…
Read MoreLong-serving Whitesburg council member passes away
A long-serving Whitesburg city councilman died earlier this week. Jimmy Bates, nicknamed “The General”,…
Read MoreLetcher woman indicted for allegedly selling meth with daughter
A Letcher County woman was indicted recently for allegedly trafficking in meth with her 12-year-old…
Read MorePolice: Man shoots nephew during Letcher home invasion
A man was shot in Letcher County late last week during an alleged home invasion attempt. Kentucky State…
Read MoreJenkins employees arrested on drug charges at water plant
Two city employees, including a water plant operator, are facing felony charges in Jenkins. According…
Read MoreFederal assistance unlikely for Letcher flood victims
A Letcher County official told EKB News that federal assistance is unlikely for victims of the recent…
Read MoreIndictment: Jailed women sexually abused fellow inmate at Letcher jail
Two women in Letcher County are facing felony charges for allegedly sexually abusing a fellow inmate…
Read MoreVictim identified in deadly Letcher crash
The victim in a deadly crash on U.S. 119 in Letcher County has been identified. According to Kentucky…
Read MoreLetcher crash kills man
UPDATE, 10:33 a.m., Thursday, May 17 — Police have identified the victim of last night’s…
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