Pikeville Child Dies The deputy coroner in Pike County confirms the second-grade Pikeville Elementary student who died was Andrew James Allen.He says the 7-year-old died Saturday at UK Children’s Hospital. The cause of death was a medical issue, but further specifics are unavailable.The funeral is scheduled for noon Wednesday at the Main Street Church…
Candy Inspection With the fear of fentanyl, Trick-or-treating can be a fun Halloween activity for children and their families to enjoy, but before anyone begins eating the candy, there are a few things to keep in mind.Trooper Matt Gayheart with Kentucky State Police Post 13 said caregivers should always do a visual inspection of…
Perry County Grant The Perry County Fiscal Court was awarded a $1.5 million dollar grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Fund. It is to help build the Rowdy Trailhead and Campground project.The campground property is being used as a county flood removal drop-off point in Rowdy,…
Pikeville Events Spaces As the City of Pikeville’s events roster grows each year, the city has an ongoing issue – a lack of space in which they can hold the events.Pikeville City Manager Philip Elswicksays officials believe that the city does need more events space, specifically for conferences, and the city has taken action…
Elementary School Theft One Eastern Kentucky sheriff’s office is asking everyone who lives near a former elementary school to be alert following some thefts.Last Thursday, the Perry County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Kentucky Power about a copper theft to their equipment on the property of Lost Creek Elementary School.Once deputies responded to that…
Public Transit Workers Authorize Strike Public transit workers in Louisville, Kentucky, have authorized a strike, but they aren’t walking out just yet. Union members with the Transit Authority of River City voted 95% in favor of the strike authorization Thursday according to The Courier Journal.For now, buses will continue to run as scheduled, with…
Mine Lands Funding The City of Prestonsburg and the Floyd County Fiscal Court are moving forward with a plan that is years in the making. During the recent SOAR Summit in Pikeville Governor Andy Beshear announced Abandoned Mine Lands funding for the purchase of the former Thunder Ridge racing track. The track, which has…
Distributing Free Books Hundreds of parents, students and teachers showed up as Fayette County Schools partnered with AFT Kentucky 120 United and First Book to distribute 40,000 free books in Lexington over the weekend.“Reading starts the minute you’re born and it’s so crucial to development,” said organizer for AFT KY 120 United, Nema Brewer.…
UK Basketball Helps Flood Victims Prior to UK Men’s Basketball’s blue-white game at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, the team and staff stopped by Jenny Wiley State Resort Park to hand out some winter clothes to those in need and interact with fans.“We don’t want anyone… to think we’ve forgotten,” said UK Head…
KY Roads Sign Removal A sign removal project is underway in the seven counties of Highway District 12 – Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Martin and Pike – the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced in a recent statement. All signs illegally placed on state right of way will be removed – this includes signage for…