Eastern Kentucky braces for potential flooding during the calm in between storm
In March 1997, the river rose more than 24 feet above the flood stage, sending water rushing into town — killing five and ...
State of Emergency declared in Magoffin County
The State of Emergency comes after widespread flooding across the county with more rain on the way through Sunday.
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2 men arrested for alleged sex crimes against minors in Magoffin County
MAGOFFIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Two men in Eastern Kentucky have been indicted by a grand jury with several alleged sex crimes involving minors, according to court documents that were obtained ...
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Another round of flooding impacts the Big Sandy area
In Johnson Co., swift water rescue teams pulled six people to safety in Van Lear after floodwaters trapped them inside of ...
How much must you earn in KY to be middle class? New report gives income range
The report defines “middle class” as an annual income two-thirds to double the median income and outlined those incomes for all 50 states. Minimum middle class incomes ranged from $36,610 to $67,768, ...
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Attorney General’s office announces $19.8M in grants to combat drug epidemic, including NKY entities
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office on Thursday announced more than $19.8 million was awarded to 75 Kentucky organizations ...
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January unemployment rates increase in Whitley, Knox, Laurel counties
Unemployment rates increased in Whitley, Laurel, Knox, and Bell counties between December 2024 and January 2025 and decreased ...
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Boone, Kenton counties among those with states lowest unemployment in KYSTATS latest report
Unemployment rates rose in 83 counties, fell in 33 counties and stayed the same in Grant, Graves, Knox and Pulaski counties between February 2024 and February 2025, according to the Kentucky Center ...