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- Busy Independence Day for police in Eastern Kentucky
While most people get to celebrate Independence Day, others are working to make sure it's a safe one.
- Community members honor fallen soldier
38-year old Sergeant John Blair, who grew up in Harlan County, died after a rocket-propelled grenade hit his vehicle.
- Fewer Americans are expected to hit the roads this holiday weekend
Police across Kentucky are out in force this weekend, making sure those who are on the roads are safe.
- Fourth means different things for many people
As we celebrate our independence, we asked some people what the Fourth of July means to them.
- State parks see boom this holiday weekend
People are packing area state parks to celebrate Independence Day.
- 10th Anniversary of Bill Clinton's visit to Hazard
This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of a presidential visit to the mountains.
- Funding for sick will continue
The state will continue funding a lifeline to thousands of the sickest and most isolated patients.
- Two women take plea deal
Two women accused of kidnapping a child in Johnson County earlier this year are out of jail following a plea agreement.
- Defenders of freedom - John Luttrell
He's known around the region as the man who brought our Mountain Warriors home safely from Iraq.
- Save A Lot robbed
Still no arrests have been made after a Save A Lot grocery store in Harlan County was robbed last night, just as they were closing. People in Evarts are concerned this type of crime happened in their community. They are not used to hearing about crime in their town.
- Park celebrates 50th anniversary
This weekend will mark the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Middlesboro.
- State police out in full force for the holiday
The holiday weekend is almost here and state police will be out in full force. They will be checking for everything from buckled seat belts to drunk drivers.
- Teen throws dog off bridge
Officials say a teenage boy is facing charges after throwing a dog off a bridge on Highway 119.
- Gambling machines seized during raid at truck stop
A truck load of video poker machines left the Corbin Travel Plaza, also known as King's Truck Stop, late Wednesday night.
- What does July 4th Mean to You?
We asked a few folks what the holiday means to them.
- Reward offered to help catch vandals
Graffiti is becoming a widespread problem in one Kentucky community. So much so, that officials are offering a reward to catch the culprits.
- Couple charged with defrauding an insurance company
A Breathitt County couple is indicted on charges of defrauding an insurance company to get worker's compensation coverage and lower rates.
- Surveillance video catches man stealing laptop
Police need your help tracking down a man who carried out a pricey theft in broad daylight.
- Sarah Palin resigning as Alaska governor
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.
- Defenders of freedom - Bob Scholten
To honor our service men and women leading up to this Fourth of July, we are profiling veterans with remarkable stories.
- Woman is accused of attempted murder
An eastern Kentucky woman is charged with attempted murder after firing several shots into a home.
- Kentucky is one of Top 10 Fattest States
A new report says Kentucky is one of the top 10 fattest states U.S.
- Teens paint the town
City officials hired teenagers from the "Let's Go To Work" program to paint every building downtown.
- One injured in shooting
One person is in the hospital after a shooting in Letcher County. It happened on Log House Branch in the Cowan community.
- Local grocery stores out hundreds of dollars in check scam
Police say someone is cashing bogus checks across eastern Kentucky. So far, fake checks were found in Letcher and Perry counties, but police believe there could be more.
- More miners are out of work
CAM mining in Pike County announced another round of layoffs Wednesday morning.
- New Kentucky laws
The nearly 100 laws going into effect today range from changes in booster seat requirements to having flags made in the USA. Two of the new laws, the minimum wage increase and keeping sex offenders off of school property, has people pretty excited.
- Texas church choir 'uninvited' by Ky. university
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (AP) - A youth choir from a Texas church the Southern Baptist Convention cut ties with because it didn't adhere to the denomination's stance on homosexuals has been told they aren't welcome to participate in a Kentucky Baptist mission program.
- Fourth of July Events
If you still haven't made plans for the holiday weekend...there are plenty of things to do around eastern Kentucky.
- Domestic violence shelter temporarily closes
Workers want to stress they are not stopping services.
- Train fire
Some quick action by firefighters may have kept a train fire in Whitley County from being much worse.
- ATV accident victim is remebered
A visitation is underway for an 11-year-old girl killed in an ATV accident.
- Police think death was caused by natural causes
Police in Monticello tell us they are leaning toward natural causes in the mysterious death of a 53-year old woman.
- Defenders of freedom - Part 1
In celebration of July 4th, we want to honor our local veterans who have put their lives on the line to serve all of us.
- Bikers honor fallen soldiers
Several eastern Kentucky soldiers never came home from war. Wednesday afternoon more than 100 bikers traveling across Kentucky stopped in London to honor their sacrifice.
- Geller, ex-bodyguard tell of Jackson drug abuse
Two of Michael Jackson's former confidantes say they tried in vain to keep him from abusing painkillers and other prescriptions, but others in the singer's circle kept the drugs flowing.
- Michigan man is arrested on drug charges
A Michigan man is arrested on drug charges in Knox County.
- Police looking for suspects in high speed chase
Two men running from police nearly hit a family of three head on. The men led police on a high speed chase through Letcher County that was all caught on tape. Now, the officers are asking for your help to find them.
- Jobs might come to eastern Kentucky
It's possible more than one thousand jobs are coming to one county in eastern Kentucky.
- Shooting sends man to the hospital
Police say it happened in Barbourville at 40-year old Michael Mills' ex-wife's house on Mays Street.
- Texting and Driving Ban
Beginning today... you cannot text while driving in two nearby states, Tennessee and Virginia.
- Teen recovers from fall
An eastern Kentucky teen is recovering after falling from a cliff in the Red River Gorge.
- Manufacturer will temporarily expand staff
Officials at Aisin Automotive in London say they are hiring a small staff of temporary workers due to a spike in demand.
- Still no arrests in shooting
One year ago Tuesday, a man was killed at a fireworks stand in Pike County.
- Small business expo
The down economy has some home and small business owners in a pinch and that was the focus of an expo held in Floyd County.
- Kentucky native killed in Afghanistan has been buried in Georgia
Flags flying at half staff Wednesday were in honor of an eastern Kentucky native killed in Afghanistan.
- Home and Small Business Owners and the Economy
Small and Home Business Owners are having to mix it up to keep business alive in Floyd County. - Serial Dog Killer In Pulaski County
Someone has been poisoning dogs for a year and now one organization wants to put a stop to it.
- Acetaminophen alert
The Food and Drug Administration is taking a closer look at one of the most common drugs found in over-the-counter pain relievers. Acetaminophen has long been used in pain medications, both prescription and on the shelves.
- Six arrested in meth bust
Six people are arrested and four children are removed from a home after a meth bust in Jackson County.
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