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Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he has declared a state of emergency that would allow Kentucky farmers and truckers to use untaxed, dyed diesel fuel on public roadways in an effort to reduce fuel costs. The m…
Read story →Kentucky received a record $78.8 million in Appalachian Regional Commission funding for 67 projects, with millions headed to communities across Appalachia Insider’s coverage area. Local investments include: • Floyd Cou…
Read story →A traffic stop on the Mountain Parkway led to the seizure of approximately 23 grams of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Neil Watson stopped a vehicle after observing a…
Read story →The Johnson County Fiscal Court and contractor GSI, Inc. are scheduled to begin an upper wall removal project on Stonecoal Road, off KY 172, on Monday, Oct. 12. The work will involve removing sediment above a previous r…
Read story →I was watching a video this evening in which Jamie Dimon talked about inflation staying “sticky” and the possibility that interest rates could keep rising. I kept coming back to the same question. Why? Not why the Feder…
Read story →Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are scheduled to work in several Eastern Kentucky counties Wednesday. • Breathitt: KY 1110, MP 5-7; pothole patching countywide • Estill: KY 594, MP 9-10; mowing on KY 52, KY 89 and…
Read story →Gov. Andy Beshear is urging President Donald Trump to reconsider proposed changes to the federal Head Start program, which serves about 15,000 children in Kentucky. Beshear argues the changes could result in larger clas…
Read story →Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville is asking for the public’s help locating Fatima Bennett. According to KSP, Bennett is wanted for: • Trafficking in Controlled Substance (Heroin and Methamphetamine) • Possessio…
Read story →Emergency personnel are on scene of a single-vehicle crash on KY 194 near Moss Caniff Branch in Prestonsburg. According to Allen Volunteer Fire Department, the vehicle left the roadway and entered the creek. Drivers sh…
Read story →Kentucky transportation officials say a new driver’s license database is helping streamline licensing services and reduce wait times at regional offices. The new system, called the Kentucky Information Network for Drive…
Read story →Salyersville Tourism is inviting families to Salyersville City Park on Saturday, Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. for a free Fall Family Fun Day. The event will feature inflatables, hot dogs, refreshments, local fire and pol…
Read story →A community blood drive is coming to Salyersville on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with a little friendly competition built in. The Kentucky Blood Center will be at Salyersville City Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a blood drive …
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