Kimberly Keagy

When balloons were released Friday afternoon in KJ Taylor's honor, cheers of “We love you KJ” could be heard for miles.

“Frustration and a nightmare. I get a call at least three times a week that I’m in queue for a call. I’ve gotten that call for a year,” a viewer told us. “You can’t get ahold of anybody.”

Kentucky State Police investigators responded to the home on South Milo Road in Tomahawk where they located what appeared to be possible human remains in a wooded area behind the residence.

House Bill 2025, known as an economic development initiative, would allow craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries to compete with out-of-state rivals in direct shipment to customers, no matter where they live.

The system will shut down for four days -- from April 9 at 12 a.m. EDT to April 13 at 12 a.m. EDT.

“Frankly, from a financial point of view, it’s going to be Christmas in late spring,” said U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

A new bill signed by Gov. Andy Beshear would allow public school students in grades K-12 to have a chance to repeat their current grade level.

April marked one year following the closure of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital that took thousands of jobs out of the area.

Firefighters always answer the call for help, but now they’re hoping you will answer theirs.

State leaders are urging Kentuckians to take a quick speed test to see how strong their internet availability is or isn’t.

The 2020 election brought some changes for Kentucky voters, and the biggest was allowing people to vote early without an excuse.House Bill 574 would adopt the changes made for a more pandemic-friendly voting process and keep them. It’s a bill that would promote both participating and security in elections.

Hundreds of people are still without the ability to make a phone call on a landline more than a month after those wicked storms we saw back in February. On Thursday, Wanda Goetting tried dialing her home phone number hopeful to hear a ring. Five minutes later, Goetting broke out a smile as her house phone rang for the first time in six weeks.

Angela Adkins has been tied to her phone, but not for the reason you think. She’s been trying to secure her second dose vaccine appointment for weeks. “The first vaccine, I got it and felt relieved finally. I’ll wait three weeks and I’ll get the second one,” Adkins said. " I will have a little bit of weight lifted off my shoulders then I hit a brick wall.”

As more doses of the COVID vaccine are administered each week, the West Virginia DHHR says the state is making progress on priority lists. Last week the DHHR reported thousands of people in their 70′s and 80′s who were supposed to be among the first to get a shot hadn’t even received a call to get an appointment. Sec. Bill Crouch of the DHHR said the state was moving on to reach those in their 70′s this week.

Johnson County is mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter and paramedic Tuesday.

Floyd County officials believe the former Thunder Ridge Raceway property still sits as an opportunity for economic growth.

Years ago, Glick had an idea to start a community food drive during the holy season, asking members of the congregation to donate a can of food or money during every visit they made to the Temple, to help people who were struggling to provide enough food for families.

This extension, which goes into effect Friday, means businesses will provide service for an additional hour, making the last call at midnight. Businesses will need to close by 1 a.m. moving forward.

The proposed legislation, also known as Mylissa Smith's Law, is named in honor of Smith. She did not have visitors for weeks after she was placed on a ventilator and later died from COVID-19 last fall.

As more vaccines are being administered, there are still thousands of older West Virginians who fall in the priority age group who were supposed to be among the first to get a shot. But they have yet to even receive a call about an appointment.

It’s been a waiting game for many, wondering when their shot at a COVID-19 vaccine was eventually going to come.

Over the last year, statewide shutdowns and restaurant restrictions have impacted the way small businesses operate, some calling it a fight for their lives.

Ashish Shrestha, 28, of Burlington, Massachusetts, has been charged with harassment, according to police.

The Kentucky National Guard has stationed four guardsmen in the county to assist with transporting supplies and materials from the donation distribution center to homes.

“It’s the only way FEMA knows where we’ve been hit at. They need those addresses so they can come out and look at the situation to make determinations on everybody’s individual needs,” said the county judge-executive.

According to the COVID-19 dashboard from the Ohio Department of Health, the current statewide average for cases per 100,000 residents over a two-week period is 179.6.

Washing away the remnants of the storm is an all-hands-on-deck effort along Bridge Street, with neighbors pitching in to help each other.

The sunshine is a welcome relief for many, but it’s also shining a brighter light on flood damages in our region.

Appalachia Reach Out reaches out to homeowners facing storm damage by making repairs -- all at no charge.

Wednesday’s warm sunshine brought welcome relief after last week’s winter storms. Still, it cast a light on more problems that lie ahead.

As many move from rescue to recovery, finding out who’s responsible for the cleanup can be tricky.

Kentucky Power looks to the sky for help as restoration efforts continue.

Governor Mike DeWine visits Lawrence County, Ohio.

WSAZ’s Kimberly Keagy and crew were out Thursday in Boyd County when a line sparked almost directly above their heads, sending Keagy running for cover.

Kimberly Keagy joins the WSAZ Now Desk with an update on the road conditions and power outages in Boyd County, Kentucky.

While COVID-19 testing has dropped from the peak of the pandemic, each state believes its efforts are rigorous in stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

A popular festival in our region has been canceled for the second time.The City of Pikeville, in conjunction with the Pike County Health Department, announced on Tuesday Hillbilly Days 2021 is canceled.

The city of Prestonsburg and Allen passed an inter-local police agreement back in January after the termination of Allen’s police force.

The settlement resolves allegations that McKinsey & Company Inc. collected millions from the nation’s largest opioid manufacturers, most notably a more than 15-year relationship with Purdue Pharma, to boost sales of OxyContin even well after the opioid epidemic peaked.

As people across the country line up to be vaccinated trusting medical professionals, it’s important to remember you are your own best advocate.

With another vaccine option soon available, many are asking which one is the best?

The Pikeville Creative Community is a collaboration of city leaders, business owners, and community members working toward making “Pikeville the destination town.”

Pig in a Poke opened a second location in Paintsville, offering curbside and carryout service.

ODOT announced a construction project targeted at improving safety.

The DHHR reported 59,001 people had registered as of early Monday evening.

The Kentucky Department of Education tells WSAZ that 82,158 people of public and private K-12 educators and support staff indicated they wanted to receive the vaccination, and it’s a number expected to rise.

At a special meeting Wednesday, it was reported that Gilmer, Marion, and Taylor counties chose to not offer an in-person option to families within their districts.

Floyd County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Lita received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit Vested Interest in K9′s Inc.