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Eastern KY Police Plan

Eastern KY Police Plan The City of Allen may soon have officers patrolling their streets again.According to Prestonsburg city officials, leaders in the city of Allen terminated their police presence in early January. City officials say this decision was…

KYTC Scholarships

KYTC Scholarships KYTC will award up to 30 new scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year to prospective and current college students pursuing civil engineering and engineering technology degrees. The deadline for applications is Feb. 1, 2021. The Civil Engineering…

Congressman Barr Issues A Statement

Congressman Barr Issues A Statement U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) released a statement after voting in opposition to the impeachment of President Donald Trump:“The President’s rhetoric on January 6th prior to the violence and mayhem at the U.S. Capitol…

Hitachi Jobs

Hitachi Jobs Hitachi is renovating an automotive facility in Kentucky to build electric motors, adding nearly 200 jobs.Electric motor production at the Berea plant could begin next year depending on the impact of the pandemic, according to a release…

Preparing For Potential Protests

Preparing For Potential Protests There could be protests at state capitol buildings all over the country this weekend.Earlier this week, the FBI said some could turn violent based on the process of the presidential transition.Gov. Andy Beshear says they…

Hazard JCPenney Closing

Hazard JCPenney Closing The JCPenney store located in Hazard will be closing its doors.The permanent closing was announced on their store closings website, as well, as on Facebook by the General Manager at that location.Although no official date has…

Rep. Rogers Votes Against Impeachment

Rep. Rogers Votes Against Impeachment In a 232-197 vote Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time. This marks only the fourth presidential impeachment in U.S. history and the only…

Gifts Of Warmth

Gifts Of Warmth The Pink Pig Yarn Shop is partnering with FaithLife Market for a winter outerwear drive.The shops are serving as drop-off points for hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves, which will all benefit local people in need this…

Rupp Arena Reopening

Rupp Arena Reopening Event organizers are preparing for the first concert at Rupp Arena in ten months.They tell us they believe the steps they’re taking will keep patrons safe, as long as they’re willing to follow them.There have been…

Kentucky Power Rate Increase

Kentucky Power Rate Increase The state Public Service Commission ruled on Kentucky Power’s request for a rate increase on Wednesday, denying the rates by the company, but granting a slightly smaller increase.Kentucky Power had been seeking a rate increase…