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• Two Charged In Pill Conspiracy

  May 23, 2012 7:02 AM

  PIKEVILLE (AP) - Two eastern Kentucky men have been charged along with a Florida resident with conspiring to distribute prescription pain pills in an operation that law enforcement officials say resulted in more than 200,000 pills being sold during the past year in Pike County. A statement from Operation UNITE,... more »

• Man Charged With Murder In Death Of Pike Co. Deputy Set For Arraignment Play Video

  January 30, 2012 6:14 AM

  A man charged with murder in the death of a Pike County Sheriff's Department deputy is scheduled to appear before a judge Monday. Police say David Childers was driving his SUV along US-460 in Belcher when he crossed the center line and slammed head-on into Deputy James Thacker's cruiser.... more »

• Visitation For Pike Co. Deputy Killed In Crash Begins Wednesday Play Video

  January 25, 2012 5:50 AM

  A community will begin paying last respects to a Pike County Sheriff's deputy on Wednesday. Deputy James Thacker, 53, died in a three car accident Monday night along US-460 in the Belcher community. Police say an SUV driven by David Childers crashed into Thacker's cruiser. A third car driven... more »

• Pike Co. Deputy Killed In Crash Play Video

  January 24, 2012 5:30 AM

  Kentucky State Police say a Pike County Sheriff's deputy died in a three car crash Monday night. Police say the accident happened around 9 p.m. along US-460, just past Marrowbone Creek Road in the Belcher community. "Our condolences go out to all the deputies here in Pike County... more »

• Natural Gas Company Suspends Drilling In East Ky.

  January 20, 2012 9:28 AM

  PIKEVILLE (AP) - A natural gas company has suspended all new drilling operations in an eastern Kentucky county saying falling prices for the commodity forced the move. EQT spokeswoman Natalie Cox said 39 jobs in Pike County will be eliminated, but employees will be given a chance to move to... more »

• Two Killed In Pike Co. Crash

  January 10, 2012 5:47 AM

  Two people died in a crash involving a semi and a minivan in Pike County Monday. Kentucky State Police say a tractor trailer was traveling westbound along US-460 in the Millard community when it crossed the center line on a curve and slammed into an oncoming minivan. The Pike... more »

• Pike Co. Has New Emergency Notifying System

  January 5, 2012 8:06 AM

  PIKEVILLE (AP) - Pike County has installed a new quick-response emergency notification system at the office of Emergency Management. The Wireless Emergency Notification System allows police, fire and emergency service departments to mobilize emergency personnel and communicate with the public via text messaging. Pike County Emergency Services Director Doug Tackett... more »

• More Than 100 Rescued Dogs In Pike Co. Need Homes

  November 29, 2011 8:10 AM

  More than 100 dogs rescued from a Pike County puppy mill now need good homes. Officials say the dogs were recently removed from a home in the Grapevine community. Many of the dogs are in poor health, and shelter workers say they need volunteers to help with cleaning, bathing... more »

• Body Of Drowning Victim Recovered in Pike County

  July 22, 2011 6:33 AM

  Crews recovered the body of a drowning victim in Pike County Thursday afternoon. A possible drowning was first reported in the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River on Monday evening. Kentucky State Police say crews recovered the body of Justin Cole, 19, just before 4 p.m. His... more »

• Man Dies In Pike County Crash

  July 5, 2011 1:49 PM

  A passenger riding in a vehicle was killed in a Pike County crash Monday afternoon. Police say Kaitlyn Kendrick, 19, was driving a GMC pickup south along KY-195 around 4:30 p.m. when she lost control and crashed into a tree. The truck came to rest in a creek. Pike... more »

• 2 Jailed On Murder Charges In Death Of Pike Man

  June 6, 2011 8:30 AM

  PIKEVILLE (AP) - Two men have been arrested in the death of a Pike County man whose body was found in his burning home. Jeffrey Michael Lowe and Randy Thomas are charged in the killing of Millard Clay Thornhill, according to the Appalachian News-Express. Lowe and Thomas were held Monday... more »

• Hunter First To Kill Bear During Kentucky Hunt In 100 Years

  December 22, 2010 3:43 PM

  FRANKFORT (AP) - A Pike County man became the first hunter in 100 years to kill a black bear in Kentucky during a legal hunt. Danny Smith, a 35-year-old from Phelps, killed the 265-pound black bear on Saturday in Pike County. Last year marked the first time in... more »

• Pedestrian Hit By Two Cars, Killed In Pike County

  December 10, 2010 9:34 AM

  A pedestrian died in Pike County after he was hit by two cars Thursday night. Police say Lance Wortley, 54, of Kuna, Idaho, was trying to cross US-23N around 10:30 p.m. in the Coal Run community when a Chevy Trailblazer driven by Danny Simpson, 53, hit him. While Wortley... more »

• State Police: Pike County Man Electrocuted

  October 18, 2010 3:17 PM

  State Police officials say on Sunday they received a call of a body the property of White Star Minning in Pike County. State Police responded to the scene and located the body of 22-year-old Chad L. Morris of Hatfield. Investigators say information at the scene indicated that Chad... more »

• Locked Door Foils Attempted Robbery At Store In Pike County

  October 5, 2010 4:03 PM

  Police in Pike County are searching for a suspect who attempted to rob a tobacco store Tuesday morning but was turned away by an employee and a locked door. The incident happened at about 8 a.m. at Quality Tobacco in the Buskirk Mini Mall on Kentucky 1056. State Police... more »

• Pike County Couple Dead In Apparent Murder/Suicide

  October 4, 2010 3:29 PM

  Police in Pike County say a man and woman are dead after an apparent murder/suicide at a grocery store Monday morning. The incident happened at about 6:45 a.m. at Johns Creek Grocery on Bent Branch Road at Meta. Police say they responded to a call of a possible armed... more »

• Two Killed After Motorcycle, Van Collide

  October 3, 2010 4:23 PM

  Police say a motorcycle and van collided around 2 p.m. Sunday on Collins Highway in Pike County. The coroner says Pauline Loudermilk, 76, of Kimper and Lacy Pauley, Jr., 26, of Pikeville, died in the crash. Police say Pauley was driving the motorcycle. They say Loudermilk was a... more »

• Pike County Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Accident

  September 13, 2010 11:19 AM

  A Pike County man was late Sunday night after the vehicle he was driving struck an I-beam. The incident happened at about 1 p.m. on Kentucky 194 East. John F. Hickman, 44, of Phelps was traveling westbound when the vehicle he was operating left the roadway struck an I beam.... more »

• Pike County To Hold Housing Forum In Wake Of Flooding Crisis

  August 24, 2010 3:45 PM

  Two flooding disasters in Pike County in the past 13 months has left a housing shortage in the county that officials say has become a dire situation. The most recent flash flooding in the county, which happened on July 17, left many people without homes or any possessions. It is... more »

• Kentucky Receives Additional Federal Funding For May Flooding Disaster

  August 12, 2010 1:44 PM

  Governor Steve Beshear announced Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will increase its funding to the Commonwealth in support of the May flooding and severe storms federal disaster. FEMA is amending the standard cost-share arrangement for disaster assistance Under the new agreement, the Public Assistance Program is expanding... more »

• Pike County Mowers Parked After Freak Accident With Mower Blade

  August 6, 2010 2:31 PM

  In the wake of a freak accident in Pike County on Wednesday when a family escaped serious injury or even death when a mower blade flew through three walls of their house, Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford has ordered all county mowers parked until further notice. The incident happened... more »

• Beshear Says More Pike Residents Affected By Flood Can Get Food Benefits, Disaster Assistance

  August 6, 2010 11:48 AM

  Governor Steve Beshear announced Friday that more families affected by the recent flooding in Pike County are eligible to apply for aid from a federal disaster assistance program. Kentucky recently received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Nutrition Service (FNS) to operate a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... more »

• Pike County Officials Ask For Flood Relief Item Donations

  August 6, 2010 9:54 AM

  Pike County officials put out a request for supplies Friday as the county continues to recover from devastating flash flooding that hit the region last month. Officials say everything from volunteers to monetary donations are needed. Monetary donations can be made to the Red Cross, Christian Appalachian Project, RAM Kentucky,... more »

• Family Escapes Injury In Freak Accident With Lawn Mower In Pike County

  August 5, 2010 2:13 PM

  It was shaping up to be a normal Wednesday evening for Valerie and Bo Keene of Greasy Creek at Shelbiana, but just after 5 p.m. something happened no one could have expected. A county worker was cutting weeds when a blade from his mower suddenly came loose. The blade flew... more »

• Pike County Flood Victims Urged To Be On Alert For Potential Fraud

  August 5, 2010 9:59 AM

  Pike County residents affected by the July storms and flooding are urged to be alert for and report potential fraud during recovery and rebuilding efforts. Those who suspect anyone - contractor, inspector, disaster survivor or someone posing as any of these - of committing fraudulent activities should call the National... more »

• Pike Residents Affected By Flood Can Get Food Benefits, Disaster Assistance

  August 3, 2010 11:10 AM

  Governor Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that families in Pike County who were affected by recent flooding may receive help from a federal disaster assistance program. Gov. Beshear said that Kentucky has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Nutrition Service to operate a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... more »

• Pike County Officials Put Out Appeal For Flood Relief Items

  July 29, 2010 10:06 AM

  Officials in Pike County said Thursday that they are still in need of numerous items following last week's devestating floods. Officials say everything from volunteers to monetary donations are needed. Monetarty donations can be made to the Red Cross, Christian Appalachian Project, RAM Kentucky, Pike Minestral Association. Online donations can... more »

• UK Football Players To Help CAP With Pike County Flood Relief Efforts

  July 28, 2010 9:54 AM

  The University of Kentucky Football Team is assisting the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) to kickoff CAP’s Friends that CARE initiative. The UK athletes will be at the CAP Warehouse on Thursday starting at 3:00 p.m. to give their time helping to continue CAP’S efforts to assist flood victims in Pike... more »

• Parts Of Pike County Still Dealing With Water Service Issues Play Video

  July 26, 2010 10:14 AM

  Parts of Pike County are still dealing with water service issues a week after massive flooding hit the area. The following areas are currently without water service: Harless Creek (partial) Approximately 25,000 customers still remain on a boil water advisory and 75 customers remain without water service at this time.... more »

• President Grants Disaster Declaration Requested By Governor Beshear For Pike County

  July 23, 2010 9:29 PM

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2010) - Governor Steve Beshear was notified today that President Barack Obama has approved Gov. Beshear's request for a major disaster declaration for Pike County. Severe storms and flooding hit on Saturday, July 17, causing two fatalities and severe damage across the county. Gov. Beshear saw... more »

• Tides "Loads Of Hope" Mobile Laundry Program Heads To Pike County Tuesday

  July 23, 2010 3:29 PM

  The Tide Loads of Hope" mobile laundry program will be in Pike County beginning on Tuesday with its team to provide clean clothes to those affected by recent flooding. Hosted by Food City on South Mayo Trail in Pikeville, the Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry program will be providing... more »

• Pet Adoption Fees Waived At Pike County Animal Shelter After Flooding

  July 23, 2010 2:57 PM

  People can adopt a pet from the Pike County Animal Shelter and not have to pay an adoption fee following the devestating flooding earlier this month. Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford signed an executive order on Thursday waiving the adoption fees for animals during the declared flooding emergency. “Certain... more »

• ASPCA Responders Provide Flooding Relief For Shelter Animals in Pike County

  July 23, 2010 1:31 PM

  The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), at the request of the Pike County Animal Shelter in Pikeville, Ky., has dispatched its field investigations and response team to assist in the emergency transport and placement of nearly 100 animals living in the municipal shelter. The... more »

• Pike County Damage Estimated At $10 Million

  July 23, 2010 8:30 AM

  Officials have placed a price tag on the damage left behind after last weekend's Pike County flooding. Officials set the damage estimate at $10 million, easily surpassing the $5.2 million threshold to qualify as a federal disaster. more »

• FEMA Says Pike County Exceeds Threshold For Federal Disaster Declaration Play Video

  July 22, 2010 10:16 AM

  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finished its assessment of damage caused by the weekend flooding. The $5.2 million benchmark needed to qualify as a federal disaster has been reached, and likely doubled. “I predict the total damage assessment will be over $10 million,” Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T.... more »

• Parts Of Pike County Under Curfew After Scam Threats

  July 21, 2010 3:12 PM

  Some people in Pike County lost nearly everything in this past weekend’s flood, and now county officials and law enforcement are taking measures to ensure people can keep what little they have left. Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford signed an order on Wednesday imposing a curfew in designated areas... more »

• Four Deaths Now Blamed On Pike County Flooding Play Video

  July 21, 2010 5:49 AM

  Officials now blame four deaths on the weekend flooding in Pike County. Two of those deaths were the result of stress related illnesses, including a heart attack and a stroke. The other two deaths were a direct result of floodwaters. Police say Craig Morris got dizzy while looking over a... more »

• Funeral Arrangements For Pike County Flood Victim Set

  July 20, 2010 6:25 AM

  Funeral arrangements for one of the two people killed in Pike County flooding over the weekend are set. Officials say Danna Walters was swept away by floodwaters as she tried to walk from her home to her van. Her body was found Sunday. Visitation for Walters will take place Wednesday... more »

• Pike County Residents Struggle To Clean Up After Flooding Play Video

  July 20, 2010 6:00 AM

  Pike County residents continue to clean up after flash flooding devastated areas of the county Saturday night. Two people died, and raging flood waters washed several homes off their foundations. The Burnette Trailer Park was hit particularly hard. Flooding damaged 29 trailers. April Blackburn got the call Saturday night, telling... more »

• Visitation, Funeral Set For Pikeville Flooding Victim Play Video

  July 19, 2010 5:48 PM

  Officials in Pike County were surveying the damage Monday after a bout of heavy rains flooded part of the county, washing out homes and killing two people. Funeral arrangements for one of those victims were announced Monday. Gov. Steve Beshear declared a state of emergency for the county and toured... more »

• Beshear Meets With Pike County Officials Following Flooding Play Video

  July 19, 2010 3:42 PM

  Governor Steve Beshear visited areas of Pike County Monday following weekend storms that caused severe flooding and mudslides. The storms are blamed for two deaths in Pike County. “I have seen startling and significant damage in Pike County today,” said Beshear. “My administration, from Emergency Management to the Transportation Cabinet... more »

• Disaster Assistance & Training Center Opens In Pike County; Drop-Off Center Opens In Lexington Play Video

  July 19, 2010 12:59 PM

  A disaster assistance and training center for volunteers, who want to assist residents of the Pikeville flood, has been established at the First Presbyterian Church 508 Cedar Creek Road in Pikeville, by the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP). Individuals and groups who wish to help in the flood clean-up and recovery... more »

• Pike County Flash Flooding

  July 17, 2010 11:44 PM

  Severe flash flooding is occurring in parts of Pike County. Slow moving thunderstorms have repeatedly moved over the same locations. The MaxTrack Live Doppler indicates some areas of Pike County have picked up between six to eight inches of rain. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 4:00 am... more »

• Bond Reduced For Trucker Accused In Accident That Killed Two Workers Play Video

  June 8, 2010 3:13 PM

  Bond has been reduced for a South Carolina trucker accused of killing two workers on an eastern Kentucky road earlier this year. The Appalachian Express says that even if Arthur Davis manages to make bail, the judge would order him to remain on house arrest in Pike County. The incident... more »

• Four Hurt In Building Collapse In Pike County

  June 2, 2010 3:57 PM

  Four people were hurt in Pike County after a county garage building partially collapsed while workers were inside. The accident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the community of Phelps. Officials say contractors were putting rafters on the building when rafters collapsed. None of those hurt were county employees. Two of... more »

• Driver Of Truck That Killed Two Faces Multiple Charges Play Video

  March 31, 2010 6:41 AM

  The South Carolina man driving the truck that struck and killed two men in Pike County now faces several charges. Arthur Davis, 44, was charged with two counts of reckless homicide, according to the Herald Leader. Police say Davis was driving the semi-truck that struck and killed Kevin Jones, 32,... more »

• IDs Of Workers Killed By Semi Released; Driver Arrested Play Video

  March 29, 2010 4:31 PM

  State Police have released the identities of two workers killed when a semi hit them as they were placing signs on a road in Pike County Monday morning. The incident happened on KY Route 1499 in the Mouthcard community around 8:30 a.m. Police say Kevin D. Jones, 32, of Dorton,... more »

• Two Killed In Pike County Crash Play Video

  March 29, 2010 11:53 AM

  State Police were on the scene Monday morning of a deadly crash in Pike County. The incident happened on US 460 in the Mouthcard community around 8:30 a.m. A reporter with the Appalachian News-Express told LEX 18 that a semi is involved and two pedestrians are dead. The truck driver... more »

• Injuries Reported In Accident Involving School Bus In Pike County

  March 22, 2010 4:35 PM

  PIKEVILLE - Kentucky State Police in eastern Kentucky say some injuries have been reported in a wreck involving a school bus and another vehicle. A dispatcher at the Pikeville post says the bus collided with another commercial vehicle Monday on U.S. 460 near the Millard School. Police say there are... more »

• Police in Pike County Look For Truck Used In Vehicle Thefts

  January 20, 2010 4:37 PM

  An eastern Kentucky police department is asking the public for help in locating a truck believed to be used by a person or persons involved in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles. According to the Appalachian News-Express, the Coal Run police department in Pike County is looking for a... more »

• Auditor To Probe Water District

  January 4, 2010 8:00 AM

  PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's state auditor is planning a probe of a water district at the behest of the local government in the eastern part of the state. The Appalachian News-Express reports that Crit Luallen's office will start the probe of Mountain Water District sometime in January. In the... more »

• Dog Burned With Bacon Grease Improving

  December 31, 2009 11:41 AM

  One day after LEX 18 aired the heart-breaking story of the little dog known as "Miracle," help is coming in to pay his vet bills. The 15-pound terrier mix was found earlier this month in Pike County with terrible burns. Police say they believe someone dumped bacon grease on the... more »

• Coal Run Goes Wet, Elkhorn City Stays Dry

  November 3, 2009 10:08 PM

  PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) - It's a tale of two cities in eastern Kentucky, where one Pike County community has approved alcoholic beverage sales in restaurants while another town says no to liquor sales. Unofficial results from voting Tuesday show Coal Run voters decided 218 to 137 to allow restaurants to... more »