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Kentucky lawmakers in the House have approved a measure to create a task force to rewrite the state's juvenile code.
Jones, Rutherford crack down on copper thieves
PIKEVILLE, Ky. - Copper theft has been a recurring problem in the area, but a recent spike in those criminal acts has caused Sen.
What Really Grind's Eric Church's Gears?
It seems like Eric Church is usually an easy going guy, but theres one thing that really makes him mad! Its not folks that download there music offline, and its not traffic on 77, but instead one thing that he really doesn't find fair! Its Tickets Scalpers.
Tanker Spill on KY 3415 in Floyd County
On Monday February 6, 2012, Post 09 Pikeville received a 911 call of a collision involving a single commerical vehicle on KY 3415 in the Robinson Creek community of Floyd County.
Big Sandy Idol to hold auditions for home-school, private school students
Auditions for homeschooled and private school students will be held in two locations - one in Prestonsburg at the BSCTC Campus and one in Pikeville - for the convenience of the local students.
Injury Collision on KY 805 in Pike County
On Saturday, January 28, 2012 Post 09 Pikeville received a 911 call of a two vehicle accident on KY 805 in the Shelby Gap community of Pike County.
Fatal ATV Collision on Adams Branch in Pike County
On Tuesday January 31, 2012 Post 9 Pikeville received a call of a single vehicle ATV accident on Adams Branch in the Elkhorn City community of Pike County.
David Childers Arrested and Charge with Murder
On Friday January 27, 2012 KSP Post 9 Detective Jimmy Anderson obtained a warrant for the arrest of David W. Childers.
Man is charged with murder in crash that killed Pike County deputy sheriff
David W. Childers, 47, of Ashcamp was arrested on a murder charge Friday in connection with the wreck on Monday that killed Pike County Deputy Sheriff James Thacker, according to Kentucky State Police at the Pikeville post.
Mountain Water District study could mean rate hike
An eastern Kentucky water district has authorized a rate study which could end in customers paying more each month.
SE Ky. Chamber issues support for UPike transition
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced its full support of the Kentucky state legislature accepting a proposal to make the University of Pikeville a state university.
Pike deputy killed in crash described as kind, community oriented
A Pike County sheriff's deputy was killed Monday evening when his police cruiser was hit by another driver who had lost control of his SUV, according to state police.
22 indicted by Pike Grand Jury
By JULIA ROBERTS GOAD Staff Writer PIKEVILLE, Ky. - A total of 22 people were recently indicted by the Pike Grand Jury, including a Williamson man on drug charges.
Pike County Deputy Killed in a Collision on US 460
On Monday, January 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm Post 9 Pikeville received a 911 call of a three vehicle accident on US 460 in the Belcher community of Pike County.
The Sons of Former Slaves and Former Slave Owners
Holiday first became the law of the land. Having lived my entire childhood in Georgia, also Dr.
Injury Collision on US 23 in Floyd County
On Monday January 23, 2012 Post 09 Pikeville received a 911 call of a collision involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger car on US 23 in the Ivel community of Floyd County.
Proposal to make UPike a state school meets some opposition in Eastern Ky.
If the proposal to make the University of Pikeville one of Kentucky's eight public, four-year universities is approved, the school would deed its assets to the state.
Eastern Ky county upset at proposed college move
Officials in an eastern Kentucky county are opposing a measure that would take millions in coal severance taxes to place the private University of Pikeville into the state system.
Man pleads guilty in marijuana case
An eastern Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute at least 100 kilograms of marijuana in Pike and Floyd counties.