Tag: Prestonsburg
Prestonsburg man wins Publishers Clearing House prize
One Floyd County man got a knock on the door Friday all of us probably wish we would get.
Benefit concert in Prestonsburg for Blackjewel miners postponed
A benefit concert in Prestonsburg scheduled for Sunday, August 25, has been postponed, according to show organizers. No makeup date has been set.
Prestonsburg is recovering after deadly storm
Storms in eastern Kentucky on Wednesday turned deadly when a man was killed as he was driving his car.
Driver killed when roof blown off during storm lands on car
The National Weather Service says downburst winds blew the roof off a business, which landed on a passing car, killing the driver in downtown Prestonsburg.
Children checked out at hospital following school bus crash
Seven children were checked out at a hospital as a precaution after the school bus they were riding in was involved in a three-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Prestonsburg.
‘Power Up the Pantry’ to restock food pantries Friday
Find out how you can help restock depleted food pantries in eastern Kentucky on Friday.
Pikeville Medical Center wants to open outpatient clinic in Prestonsburg
Pikeville Medical Center has agreed to buy land from the City of Prestonsburg in Floyd County with designs to build an outpatient clinic.
Search warrant at hotel in Prestonsburg leads to drug arrest
One man was arrested on drug charges after a search warrant was executed at a hotel in Prestonsburg.
UPDATE: Child dies in Prestonsburg house fire
State Police say they are conducting a death investigation after a fatal fire in Prestonsburg Monday night.
Kentucky regulators schedule 3 public meetings in rate case
Utility regulators have scheduled three meetings in eastern Kentucky to receive public comments on a proposed rate increase by Kentucky Power Co.
KSP: Man shot to death after entering ex-girlfriend’s house
A Prestonsburg man was shot to death by his ex-girlfriend after he entered her house early Tuesday morning, according to a preliminary investigation by State Police.
Prestonsburg pumpkin sets new State Fair record
A pumpkin from Prestonsburg set a new record Friday as the largest ever in Kentucky State Fair history.
Former President Bill Clinton back in Kentucky Thursday
Former President Bill Clinton returns to Kentucky on Thursday, campaigning on behalf of his wife, Hillary Clinton.
High school football scores & highlights (11-6-15)
The KHSAA football playoffs kicked off Friday night. Check out scores from around the state and all the best action from Central Kentucky!
After shooting, all Prestonsburg officers must wear vests
On the heels of a shooting in which an officer was injured, an eastern Kentucky police department is requiring all officers to wear bullet proof vests while on duty.
UPDATE: Standoff in Floyd Co. over, suspect in custody
A police officer is shot, leading to a standoff with the suspect in Floyd County.
Man shoots Kentucky officer after traffic stop, police say
Police say a man who ran from a traffic stop shot an officer in the chest and then barricaded himself inside a home for more than five hours.
UPDATE: Dog Who Was Shot & Had Tail Cut Off Recovering From Surgery
Police in Floyd County continued to ask the community to come forward after a dog was shot in the head and had its tail cut off. Investigators said some Good Samaritans found the German Shepard wandering last week in Prestonsburg and took her to a veterinary clinic.
EKU Student Found Dead In Dorm Room
Benji Fish, 24, of Prestonsburg, was found dead late Monday night in his dorm room. No foul play is suspected, according to EKU.
