Delays possible as paving project begins on Mountain Parkway in Powell County »
Delays will be possible on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway in eastern Powell County beginning Monday, Oct. 17, as a paving project gets underway. Contractor crews will be milling and resurfacing a four-mile stretch of the Mountain Parkway between mile markers 32 and 36, or between Exit 33 at Slade and the Wolfe County [...]
Appalachian Wireless announces New Tower Location »
Ivel, KY –March 5, 2010 – Appalachian Wireless, a division of East Kentucky Network and the leading provider of high quality wireless telecommunications products and services in Eastern Kentucky, announced today service enhancements in Powell County. On behalf of Appalachian Wireless, Gerald Robinette, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, is pleased to announce the availability of new [...]
Death Investigation Powell County »
At 1639 hours, Kentucky State Police Post 8 received a call from the Winchester Police Department requesting a Trooper to respond to the Clark County Regional Medical Center in Winchester, KY to investigate a death of a 22 month old child brought in via ambulance from Clay City, KY. The victim’s mother claims to have [...]
Peoples Exchange Bank is accepting donations on behalf of the Children’s International Lifeline Response Fund for Haiti Relief. »
Peoples Exchange Bank has joined the efforts for Haiti relief and is now accepting contributions on behalf of the Children’s International Lifeline to directly assist the victims of the Haiti earthquake. All Peoples Exchange Bank locations have been designated as collection sites for donations. Contributions to the fund may be made via cash deposit or [...]
“Operation Flamingo Road” continues to net arrests »
The raid entitled “Operation Flamingo Road” held recently, was considered to be the largest in Kentucky state history, covered 34 counties and at least 518 arrest warrants and indictments. The raid was led by the FBI, DEA, and the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office rounded-up 22 people with several already behind bars in Powell County. All [...]
Four Killed In Head-On Crash »
Story by Boyd Patrick Photos courtesy of LEX18 Four people from Powell County were killed Tuesday when a car and a sport utility vehicle collided near Larwill, Indiana, about 30 miles west of Fort Wayne. The crash was reported just before 4 pm. on Indiana 5, in western Whitley County. When emergency workers arrived on [...]
Powell County, area residents invited to attend public meeting on improvements to Mountain Parkway Exit 18 »
Residents of Powell and nearby counties are invited to attend a public informational meeting to discuss a project to add an eastbound exit ramp and a westbound entrance ramp to the partial interchange at Exit 18 on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway at Clay City. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15 from [...]
Powell News–Upcoming Powell Events »
A/R Ironman Classic Mountain Park Dragway Gates open at 1:00 pm. Racing is at 7:00 pm For more information 606-663-2344 July 2-5 Mr. Gasket Pro-Am Tour Mt. Park Dragway July 11 10am-3 pm Osborn Fire Finder Gladie Center for Special Events This hands-on program illustrates how the Forest Service historically tracked wildfires. Learn [...]
Two Clay City brothers injured »
Two Clay City brothers had to be rescued from their home after a cement platform they were standing on caved in around them Monday afternoon. Mark Evanoff, 24, and his brother were removing brick from the house they lived in on Beechfork Road outside of Clay City. Investigators said when they loosened up the remaining [...]
Powell News–Road Closures »
Coming up this weekend, there will be road closures around Powell County for the Tour of the Red River Gorge Classic. This will mark the fourth year that the amateur races return to Powell County. Friday, June 19: KY-11/15 will be closed between Halls Lane and 11th Street in Clay City. 11th Street between KY-11/15 [...]
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