New Pikeville Medical Center Getting Ready For Opening Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) recent purchase of the Whitesburg Motel is still under renovation but is expected to be open by January 2, 2019.Chief Medical Officer & Assistant Chief Executive Officer,…
KY Doctor Part Of Medicare Scheme A federal prosecutor in West Virginia says four physicians have agreed to pay more than $1.5 million to the government for their roles in a kickback scheme.A statement from U.S. Attorney Bill Powell…
Possible Increase In Water Rates Water bills could be going up again this year for Kentucky American Water customers.The utility company filed an application with the state Public Service Commission to raise its overall rate – including residential, commercial…
EKU Gets New Forensics Lab Kentucky State Police and Eastern Kentucky University plan to announce the opening of a new digital forensics lab.A joint statement says police and the school have partnered to open the new lab in Richmond…
KY Man Steals Car, Robs Bank, And Family Christmas Presents Police say a man who robbed a Corbin bank on Tuesday got away in a stolen car. The family who owns the car says the trunk was filled with…
Gas Prices Plunge In Parts Of KY Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday, gas prices along I-75 remained stayed below the national average of $2.52.Gas stations along I-75, like Pilot in Williamsburg, had prices as low as $2.09.People stopping by…
KY’s Charitable Giving Rating Kentucky’s performance in charitable giving compared to other states could be much better.The Bluegrass state ranks 42nd out of 50 on WalletHub’s list of Most Charitable States in 2018.WalletHub compared the states using 18 key…
Discussion About Education Exit Exams In KY An education secretary from President Barack Obama’s administration says high school exit exams will not benefit Kentucky students unless the state provides more resources for public schools.The Courier Journal quotes John B.…
Medicaid Rules Changing In KY Kentucky’s chief health official is downplaying concerns that thousands of people will lose Medicaid coverage now that the federal government has re-approved new eligibility rules. Last week, the Trump administration gave Kentucky permission to…
Hazardous Driving In Hazard Snow and ice have been causing issues on the roads since Tuesday. A wreck occurred on William D. Gorman Bridge in downtown Hazard Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured. Officials advise people to stay off…