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Firefighters battle another suspicious fire in Martin Co.

Updated: 6:22 PM - Officials say the amount of suspicious fires involving abandoned structures is alarming. Warfield Volunteer Fire Department Chief Greg Alley says, "Seems like it has become a pattern, and there is around one or two guys doing this...as professionals."

UPDATE: Multiple buildings destroyed in Pikeville fire

Officials remember Kentucky State Trooper

Travelers hit the road for busy Memorial Day weekend

Perry County names new school superintendent

New chairman named to House of Representatives education committee

Lake Cumberland region prepares for summer season

28 mins ago - Memorial day weekend is upon us and for many it is the kick-off for lake season.

33 mins ago - West Liberty is still rebuilding after a tornado in 2012, but firefighters there are not letting that day in March keep them from helping those in Oklahoma.

Posted: 6:57 PM - Organizers say the Memorial 5k Race presented by Frontline Ministries raised more than $1,100 for Relay for Life.

Posted: 6:41 PM - Some people say the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival in Pineville benefits the local economy every year.

Posted: 6:22 PM - Kentucky Highway officials and Temple and Temple Excavating and Paving are still working to clean up hundreds of cars that were coated with asphalt residue.

Posted: 05/24/2013 - Police say Gracie Brooks, 67, and Glen Brooks Jr. were arguing on Old Ridge Road, while Brooks Jr. was attempting to stop a funeral procession.

Posted: 11:16 AM - A police statement states Ellis was in uniform and in his cruiser.

Updated: 1:52 PM - Organizers of the 35th annual Taste of Cincinnati say they've partnered with the American Red Cross to raise money for Oklahoma relief.

Updated: 3:08 PM - The Freedom Riders of Kentucky were established earlier this month and on Friday they installed and dedicated a flag pole outside of the Myers Towers housing complex.

Ohio fire marshal offers tips for safer cookouts

Posted: 12:03 PM - Fire Marshal Larry Flowers says grills led to 130 fires and three reported injuries in the state last year.

Posted: 11:21 AM - Ohio's Department of Transportation says construction work may be suspended over the holiday in many work zones, but some restrictions could impact drivers.

Updated: 05/24/2013 - A southern Kentucky grandfather is speaking out, about the charges he faces from jail that accuse him of trying to kidnap his granddaughter.

No indictment in Letcher County following death of woman

Updated: 05/24/2013 - Roger Elswick was charged with wanton endangerment after his wife, Connie Webb Elswick, was found dead on the side of a road.

Updated: 05/24/2013 - Memorial Day weekend is here. Highway safety officials say they are teaming up to increase seat belt usage and save lives. One mother is honoring her son's death and reminding everyone to be careful behind the wheel.

Updated: 05/24/2013 - The next time you drive down the Whitesburg bypass you might notice something that is quite a hoot! The 12 foot big horned owl is part of the Letcher County Wildlife Rehab and Education Center Interactive Arts Festival which began one month ago.

Man charged with stalking to have psychiatric exam

Posted: 05/24/2013 - A Canadian man facing federal charges of stalking the brother of actress Jennifer Lawrence in Kentucky has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric exam.

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