Updated: 8:25 AM Fire officials in Pike County are determined to equip as many homes as possible with smoke detectors. Randy Courtney with the Pike County Firefighters Associations says, " The original 250 from the Fire Marshal's office have already been distributed out."
Posted: 6:56 PM A new festival that ties in with an old feud is being planned in Pikeville for later this year. It comes after a popular TV mini series brought folks to Eastern Kentucky from around the world.
Posted: 5:01 PM Bond is now set for a man charged with murder after a passenger in his vehicle died in a wreck.
Updated: 9:14 PM Folks turned out for day two of the East Kentucky Sport, Boat, and RV Show in Pikeville.
Posted: 3:53 PM An effort to equip homes in Pike County with smoke detectors is gaining traction and receiving corporate support
Posted: 11:06 PM Local leadership has joined forces to plan a highly anticipated three-day Hatfield-McCoy Days event scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2013.
Updated: 8:15 AM The Kentucky Board of Education and The Kentucky Department of Education recognized eight school districts across the Commonwealth as 'Districts of Distinction'.
Updated: 8:20 AM The East Kentucky Sport, Boat, and RV show began Friday afternoon at the Expo Center in Pikeville.
Updated: 5:42 PM WYMT is teaming up with God's Pantry for the Mountain Harvest Food Drive.
Updated: 8:32 AM School nurse jobs across the state could be in trouble and parents are worried.
Updated: 4:33 PM The search for a new Pike County Superintendent could begin soon.
Updated: 5:44 PM East Ridge High School student's grandmother killed in accident at the school.
Updated: 5:41 PM Studies show Eastern Kentucky is one of the most unhealthy regions in the state, and now some people in Pike County are trying to fight back.
Updated: 5:14 PM Kentucky State Police had to shut down part of KY 194 so they could respond to an accident.
Updated: 5:02 PM Road crews in the Big Sandy Region continue to battle the elements to make sure the roads stay safe. Officials say they have been out since Thursday night salting and scraping the roads.
Updated: 9:02 AM FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Public Service Commission is considering a request from a natural gas distributor in eastern Kentucky that wants to increase customer rates.
Updated: 1:11 PM Members asked to conserve power usage on: Friday Morning from 6 am to 10 am
Posted: 10:24 AM Members asked to conserve power usage on: Friday Morning from 6 am to 10 am
Updated: 8:39 AM Big Sandy RECC is making preparations for restoration of possible power outages caused by strong winds and severe thunderstorms that are expected in our area.
Updated: 5:42 PM Dozens of dogs are facing a possible death sentence at the Pike County Animal Shelter. Volunteers there say it is caused by constant overcrowding and is an unrelenting issue.
Updated: 5:45 PM Problems plaguing the coal industry are weighing heavily on the minds of many Eastern Kentuckians, but officials in Pike and Floyd Counties say other natural fuels, like natural gas, are helping boost economies.
Updated: 10:45 PM Wildcat fans still have a lot of work to do in the Big Blue Slam blood drive.
Updated: 1:29 PM The P.R.I.D.E. Club at Pikeville High School which stands for 'Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment' has been working hard to positively impact their school and community. Club sponsor and Science teacher Kelly Scott says, “We want to promote a sustainable lifestyle and teach people to take care of themselves.”
Posted: 4:58 PM Police are still trying to piece together what caused a deadly accident.
Posted: 4:29 PM Embankment repairs on KY 881, Brushy Road, started this morning and could take several weeks, causing long delays for motorists.
