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From our mountain hollows to our small-town streets, we wish everyone across Eastern Kentucky a safe and happy Halloween! Enjoy the costumes, candy, and memories with family and friends. Remember to drive carefully and …
Read story →For years, Eastern Kentucky has been told it is poor, broken, and beyond saving without outside rescue. We have watched the same cycle repeat. New officials, old habits. Grants missed. Roads patched instead of fixed. Wat…
Read story →Salyersville mayoral candidate James “Pete” Shepherd has publicly called on Allen Drive residents to come forward with information about a reported visit involving incumbent Mayor Stanley Howard and a former city council…
Read story →Salyersville Nursing & Rehabilitation is inviting families to stop by tonight, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Halloween treats! Children are encouraged to wear their costumes and visit with residents and staff while e…
Read story →This Sunday’s Magoffin In History takes us back several decades with a photograph of a two-story brick building and vintage automobiles parked nearby. The image comes from the Thompson family’s historical collection and…
Read story →Good news for trick-or-treaters! The National Weather Service in Jackson is forecasting a mostly dry Halloween, with above-average temperatures and little chance of rain. Saturday’s highs will range from 68 to 77 degree…
Read story →Chevron reported $9.9 billion in profits during the third quarter of 2026, nearly triple the $3.5 billion earned during the same period last year. A significant portion of the increase came from refining operations, whe…
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Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has announced his endorsement of Ned Pillersdorf, Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. In a statement released by Pillersdorf’s campaign, Beshear praised…
Read story →American Electric Power (AEP), the parent company of Kentucky Power, reported $1.187 billion in net profits during the third quarter of 2026, a 22% increase over the same period last year. Kentucky Power’s own financial…
Read story →A vehicle reportedly belonging to the City of Hazard crashed into the former Francis Diner building Friday morning, October 30. According to WKCB 107.1 The Killer B, the single-vehicle collision occurred around 9:15 a.m…
Read story →An elderly woman reported missing from Ohio has been found deceased in the Decoy community of Knott County. According to WKCB 107.1, Knott County Coroner Corey Watson confirmed the woman’s body was discovered along Indi…
Read story →A dog affectionately named “Lucky” is safe after Wolfe County Search & Rescue pulled him from a narrow ledge overlooking a drop of more than 60 feet Thursday evening. Rescuers responded to a remote area off Big Bend Roa…
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Our core coverage follows Magoffin, Johnson, Floyd, Pike, and Martin counties, with reporting across neighboring Eastern Kentucky communities when the story calls for it.
