Whitesburg

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WXKQ) – Appalachian Regional Healthcare has named Joey Waddell as the new Chief Executive Officer of Whitesburg ARH Hospital. Waddell brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience and most recently served as chief operating officer at Highlands Regional Medical Center. A native of Eastern Kentucky and U.S. Army veteran, Waddell has held leadership positions in Kentucky and Indiana and says he looks forward to leading the hospital while continuing to im

JENKINS, Ky. (WXKQ) – The city of Jenkins says that city dumpsters are available for usage weekdays, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Officials would like to remind residents that the facility is a courtesy to Jenkins Solid Waste customers only and all others may be fined for unauthorized use. No tires will be accepted. No bulk items such as carpet or construction debris. No batteries, hazardous chemicals, oils or flammable materials. No paint cans unless opened and dried, and no yard de

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – The Kentucky Public Service Commission has launched a formal investigation into the management and operation of Kentucky Power Company and has ordered a full independent audit of the utility. The Commission says the action stems from concerns raised during the company's recent rate case, as well as questions about its planning and decision-making in previous projects. The completed report will be made public and could lead to additional investigations if furthe

Lyvonne Kay Collier Lyvonne Kay Collier, age 79, of Whitesburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She is survived by two daughters: Amy Davidson of Hazard and Andrea Owens of Pikeville; three grandchildren: Andrew Owens, Ella Owens, and Emma Davidson; two sisters: Lynn Bates of Colson and Shelia Arnett of Berea. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 10:00pm this evening, Tuesday July 7, 2026 at the Letcher Funeral Home chapel in Whitesburg. Funeral servic

A new workforce training program is aiming to connect Eastern Kentuckians with careers in the growing nuclear energy industry. Shaping Our Appalachian Region, or SOAR, has partnered with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to launch a 16-week training pathway at six community colleges across the region. The program will prepare participants for nuclear outage work through technical instruction, hands-on labs, and career readiness training. SOAR says graduates will ha

One person is dead after a medical emergency resulted in a crash in Harlan County. Kentucky State Police troopers responded to the crash on Banner Fork Road near the Wallins community around 5:40 Friday afternoon. Fifty-six-year-old Robert Haywood of Wallins was pronounced dead at 6:25 p.m. and the coroner says he may have had a medical emergency that caused the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

Gas prices are dropping across Kentucky this week. That's according to AAA, which says the current average cost per-gallon is at $3.38 in the state. That's a nearly ten-cent drop compared to last week's prices. Nationally, the average cost per-gallon is at $3.79.

A young child is dead following an accident involving fireworks in Pulaski County. The incident happened Saturday night at a home on Jacksboro Street in Somerset, when a tube of fireworks fell over and struck the child in their torso. The child, identified as four-year-old Rhett Luttrell, died from his injuries. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office describes the incident as a "freak accident."

The Kentucky State Fair is hiring workers for temporary positions during the fair. The fair runs August 20th to the 30th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Pay starts at more than 13-dollars per-hour for positions including gate attendants, event set-up, maintenance, and guest services. Applicants can apply online or attend walk-in interviews on July 7th and July 11th at the Kentucky Exposition Center. No experience is required, but applicants must be at least 18 y

Lyvonne Kay Collier Lyvonne Kay Collier, age 79, of Whitesburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, at the Pikeville Medical Center. She is survived by two daughters: Amy Davidson of Hazard and Andrea Owens of Pikeville; three grandchildren: Andrew Owens, Ella Owens, and Emma Davidson; two sisters: Lynn Bates of Colson and Shelia Arnett of Berea. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Tuesday July 7, 2026 at the Letcher Funeral Home chapel in Whitesburg. Funeral services for Lyvonne