NWS Confirms McCreary County Tornado as EF-1 Storm The National Weather Service in Jackson confirmed on Friday that an EF-1 tornado touched down in McCreary County Thursday night. The twisted touched down one mile northwest of Whitley City, was…
KY Court Of Appeals Nominees Two attorneys and a judge have been nominated to fill a judicial vacancy on the Kentucky Court of Appeals.The Judicial Nominating Commission announced on Thursday that the nominees are James Richard “Jason” Coltharp Jr.…
Delayed Meeting For KY General Assembly Concerns over the spread of COVID-19 prompted state lawmakers to delay the 2020 Kentucky General Assembly.According to a news release, the session, which was originally scheduled for March 13 and March 16, will…
Eleventh Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In KY Governor Andy Beshear took to Twittter Thursday to announce the eleventh confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky.This new case is in Harrison County. The governor also ended that the state had 51…
Helping Kids In Eastern KY Local groups in Pikeville are preparing to hold events in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, which is recognized throughout the month of April.. In Pikeville, many organizations and volunteers have…
Federal Emergency Funds For Bridge Repairs Federal officials have released emergency funds to help repair roads and bridges damaged by flooding last month in Kentucky, officials said.Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced on Tuesday that $2 million is available to…
EKU Restructures Classes Eastern Kentucky University will restructure the spring semester for the week of March 16 through March 20.The university is advising students not to return to campus immediately after spring break. Residence halls will close temporarily. Exceptions…
Limiting Visitor Access At State Prisons Governor Andy Beshear has suspended visitor access at state prisons as a further step to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Many county jails are following the governor’s lead and limiting visits for the…
Feeding The Hungry In Eastern Kentucky A food drive to help organizations feed the hungry in Appalachia is planned next month.Kentucky Power said in a statement that it has partnered local businesses and agencies to hold Power Up the…
Importance Of the U.S. Census The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative Student Senate is focusing on informing people of this year’s U.S. census and its importance.Every 10 years the census comes around but this year there is a heightened importance…