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Slow Down or Pay Up: speed cameras coming to Kentucky work zones this Fall
New speed enforcement cameras will soon monitor active work zones across Kentucky — aiming to reduce crashes and protect both drivers and...
Aug 13


President Tump signs HALT Fentanyl Act
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins President Donald Trump and other members of Congress for the signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act at...
Jul 20


More Kentuckians Earning GEDs After Fee Waiver, Surpassing National Pass Rate
Kentuckians are earning GEDs at record rates. Free testing, mobile GED units, and a 78% pass rate—above the national average. Learn more:...
Jul 20


Third arrest made in Pike County fatal shooting
A third suspect has been arrested in connection to a Pike County, Kentucky murder last weekend. PIKE COUNTY, KY A third person has been...
Jan 17


Film highlights struggles of addiction in Appalachia, special screening set for Fountain Place Cinema Monday
The movie Hazard, written and directed by West Virginia native Eddie Mensore, debuted in Friday in theaters. The movie stars Alex Roe...
Jan 13


Social media threat in Kentucky sets off precautionary lockdown in Mingo County Schools
MINGO COUNTY Mingo County Schools on a precautionary lockdown due to a social media threat. The lockdown was issued once communication...
Sep 9, 2024


Friends of the Tug Fork removed more than 14 thousand tires since 2019
TUG FORK RIVER The Friends of the Tug Fork River continue to work to rid the river of unsightly tires that dot its banks. According to...
Sep 3, 2024
Pikeville certified Commonwealth's 29th Kentucky Trail Town
News Release PIKEVILLE Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joined state tourism leaders and local officials to announce that Pikeville has...
Jun 5, 2024


Flood watch issued in thirteen West Virginia counties, National Weather Service
CHARLESTON A flood watch has been issued for thirteen counties in the Mountain State. The National Weather Service has issued a flood...
May 7, 2024


Kentucky medical weed gets fast track to implementation with HB 829 signing
FRANKFORT Kentucky’s new medical cannabis program is blazing ahead with a six-month jump start due new legislation signed into law....
Apr 23, 2024


Second worker recovered from Martin County plant collapse
MARTIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY The search of a collapsed building at an idled mine in Martin County, Kentucky ended Friday night when the final...
Nov 6, 2023


Martin County mine prep plant collapse, trapping two
UPDATE : 1:16 PM | Wed. Nov. 1 Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirms one of the men trapped in that collapsed coal prep plant in Martin...
Nov 1, 2023


Severe thunderstorms Sunday night knock out power in the Coalfields
WVOW News Storms knock out power in the Southern Coalfields Sunday night. Heavy rain and gusty winds Sunday night left hundreds in the...
Jul 3, 2023


Landau wins Top Male Vocalist at 3rd Annual Appy Awards
WVOW News PRESTONSBURG Landau Eugene Murphy Jr continues to rack up awards with top vocalist honor Saturday in Kentucky. The native Logan...
Mar 21, 2023


Hoax report of shooter Tuesday at Fountain Place
PHOTO | Gee Gee Workman AM Stone | WVOW News LOGAN Phony reports of shooters at area shopping centers drew a huge response from law...
Mar 14, 2023


Coal mining death in Mingo County
WVOW News THACKER A Kentucky man died from injuries sustained Sunday at a coal mining operation in Mingo County, according to Governor...
Feb 27, 2023


Logan has warming centers on standby for anticipated winter storm
LOGAN The Logan County Office of Emergency Management announced Warming Centers are on standby in advance of coming winter storms. The...
Dec 22, 2022


Ky. voters reject state amendments
WVOW News FRANKFORT In Kentucky, a constitutional amendment to allow legislators to call their own special sessions failed at the ballot...
Nov 10, 2022
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