Prestonsburg Emergency Communications Center Dispatcher Arrested for Shoplifting
The following is release from Prestonsburg Police Department: On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Chief of Police Ross C. Shurtleff was made aware of a criminal investigation into a Prestonsburg/Floyd County […]
Kentucky House and Senate Honor Terry Forcht and Forcht Bank on 40th Anniversary Year
On Wednesday, February 19, Forcht Group of Kentucky Chairman and CEO Terry Forcht was honored by the state Senate and House on Forcht Bank’s 40th anniversary year, a notable milestone […]
Closings, Cancellations & Delays for Monday, February 24, 2025
A service of Blair Law Firm and First Financial Credit Closings Martin County Schools – Closed Monday due to floodingPike County Schools – Closed Until Further Notice The Board of […]
State Sets Record Low Year for Highway Crash Fatalities
Road safety improved in 2024 according to Governor Andy Beshear. Last year was a record breaking low in highway crash injuries and fatalities. The Governor said, “We lost fewer people in […]
KYTC District 12 Updates Public on Snow and Ice Operations Amid Ongoing Flood Recovery
Routes still impacted across district PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 continues to address challenging weather conditions, as crews work to manage both snow […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather
Governor urges vigilance as extremely cold temperatures follow deadly flooding, snow FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe winter weather that continues to […]
Coyote sightings increase with winter mating season
Simple precautions can help avoid conflict with adaptable canine FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2025) — Increased sightings of coyotes may occur this winter and spring in rural and urban areas across […]
Cold Weather Advisory Issued
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills of around 0 to 10 above expected. * WHERE…Portions of east […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather
Governor urges vigilance as state braces for more winter weather;storms have claimed at least 14 lives FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe […]
Christian Appalachian Project Mobilizes to Help Flood Victims
In an unprecedented weather event, the entire state of Kentucky is currently under a state of emergency. Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Disaster Relief and Operation Sharing programs are coordinating efforts […]