UK Coach Pays It Forward UK Coach John Calipari’s foundation has given a quarter of a million dollars to help federal workers on furlough during the partial government shutdown.The coach tweeted today that the foundation has now helped five…
Robber From KY Snagged In Colorado The FBI says an eastern Kentucky man suspected of being a serial bank robber nicknamed “The Traveling Bandit” has been arrested in Colorado.FBI officials in Kentucky say 49-year-old Jason Lee Robinson of Pikeville…
Former Miss America Running For KY Secretary Of State A former Miss America will enter the race for Kentucky Secretary of State. Heather French Henry filed financial paperwork to begin raising money for a statewide campaign.The democrat previously served…
Woman Steals Meat To Sell At Pawn Shop A woman is facing charges after Martin County deputies say she stole meat from two stores, then attempted to sell it at a pawn shop. Deputies arrested Karen Cornette on Wednesday.They…
Collecting Items For Pediatric Cancer Patients Wednesday was school day number 100 for Hazard Middle School.To celebrate the occasion 5th-grade math students donated items to the ARH Cancer Center for patients.From candy to snacks to lotion the students collected…
Gospel Singer Josh Turner Coming To Eastern KY Country music veteran and gospel singer Josh Turner will entertain crowds 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the East Kentucky Expo in Pikeville.Turner will be touring with special guest Mo Pitney, who…
Feeding the Furloughed Buffalo Wings & Rings in London is offering furloughed government employees free meals to help them through the government shutdown. Federal workers can get a free burger, wings, or quesadilla meal with a drink at no…
On The Search For Copper Thieves Officials in Perry County are looking for copper thieves.The sheriff’s office says someone stole copper tubing from the outdoor heat pump at Community Harvest Church in Buckhorn.Deputies say they “plan to prosecute the…
Knott County Fiscal Court Votes For Partial Shutdown Tuesday evening, the Knott County Fiscal Court voted in favor of a partial county government shutdown instead of adding any new taxes to people in the county.Because of serious financial trouble…
Johnson County Schools Closed For Hepatitis A Concern Johnson County Schools will be closed Wednesday after multiple cases of Influenza and a confirmed case of Hepatitis A. Superintendent Thom Cochran posted to the district’s Facebook page Tuesday night, saying…