Kimberly Keagy

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers hosted the first-ever virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Capitol Thursday to celebrate the completion of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Pilot Program economic development and tourism-related projects in Perry, Floyd, and Clay counties.

Each bus in Floyd County, Kentucky, will be equipped with a sanitization station for students to use when boarding and exiting.

At 91 years old, Leo Weddle thought he would never live to tell the story of his days as a marine in the Korean War.

The United States Postal Service announced that the Pikeville Main Street Post Office will temporarily close starting Aug. 15.

The first Lawrence County, Kentucky, winery is a business well known in the community for its maple syrup. After tapping thousands of trees, Savage Farms owner Keith Moore was inspired by the sap to create maple wine -- launching an expansion of his maple syrup business.

"Your oxygen level is not going to be detrimentally affected as a result of wearing masks especially for brief periods," pulmonologist Dr. Ellie Saab said. "It really is a disservice to the public and those around you for you not to wear masks because you believe your oxygen levels might be impacted."

South Point Local School District officials say kindergartners should expect to see changes coming to the classroom this fall.

Students expect to be notified by university officials by Aug. 4 to determine which of their scheduled classes will be virtual learning.

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office is receiving some extra protection for their K9 officers.

Pikeville Medical Center opens new walk-in orthopedic clinic.

First COVID-19 death reported in Martin County, Kentucky.

A new ordinance is up for vote in the City of Prestonsburg which would allow golf carts to be driven on city streets.

One Pike County mine will soon layoff nearly 200 employees.

Many businesses have faced setbacks and have worked hard to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marquee Cinemas has closed its doors for the second because of the coronavirus pandemic. A new campaign, #SaveYourCinema is targeting movie theaters across America to receive COVID relief funding.

Republican lawmakers delay announcement of COVID rescue package.

According to officials, surveillance video shows the group of teenagers in the park around 1:30 a..m.

A trend toward virtual learning is causing some concern for parents and grandparents in our communities. Experts offer tips to help protect children online.

When arriving at testing sites, many are confused when asked for proof of health insurance because they believed all testing sites to be free. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department breaks down who's responsible for paying for COVID-19 tests.

Services will be offered during regular library hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24.

Families all across Kentucky on Wednesday were reunited with their loved ones as in-person visitation began at nursing homes.

Kentuckians seek answers at in-person event after months of no unemployment benefits

A woman from Pikeville is wanted in connection with the burning of a vehicle where investigators found human remains inside believed to be a man missing from Pike County since June.

State Route 218 in Mercerville, Ohio. was lined Friday with homemade signs, balloons, and neighbors cheering as Nickie Swain returned home after spending four months at St. Mary’s Medical Center battling COVID-19.

Tony Conn, Public Information Officer with Pikeville PD, says human remains were found inside, but burned beyond recognition.

The Pike County Schools District in eastern Kentucky is providing students with an option on how to receive their education this fall.

The Floyd County School of Innovation will offer students three programs designed for a hands-on-education.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday that an executive order requires face coverings or masks to be worn in indoor public spaces.

The Kentucky Department of Aging Independent Living approved a visitation booth on the front porch of an assisted living facility in Pikeville.

The Prestonsburg carnival was canceled in 2019 for the first time in decades, and when COVID-19 threatened cancellation again, tradition trumped everything.

Kanawha County has reported an increase in travel-related cases, and Dr. Sherri Young advises hotspot locations aren’t the only concern heading into the holiday weekend.

Pikeville Medical Center in eastern Kentucky has been seeing positive results in cancer clinical trials.

Pike County Schools Superintendent Reed Adkins confirmed to WSAZ Tuesday that the teacher announced their resignation to the district on June 30, 2020.

The city of Portsmouth has sworn in their first female police chief.

With the limited number of public firework celebrations in 2020, one veteran is speaking out about the unforeseen effects of fireworks on those who have PTSD.

Fireworks sales are booming across the region as COVID-19 canceled public celebrations.

146th Kentucky Derby will be held with spectators. The Derby will run on September 5.

Twenty-five percent of Scioto County’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases since March have been travel related. Five of those cases were announced on Tuesday, as well as an additional one Wednesday.

Pikeville Medical Center is using the Watchman device to help Afib patients who can’t use blood thinners because of bleeding risk.

Documentary photographer Malcom Wilson preserves history by taking photos during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jim Smallridge visits Eastbrook Center in Charleston multiple times a week to see Carla Smallridge, his sister. On March 11, they were separated from one another due to COVID-19. Three months later, they were reunited in person.

Dr. Aaronda Wells, a pediatrician at Pikeville Medical Center, is concerned not enough children are not coming in for their routine check-ups and immunizations.

The Pike County Health Department announced on Tuesday that Pike County has three additional new cases.

COVID-19 has limited the number of pools opening in our region. First responders are warning parents not to let kids play with a garden hose left out in the sun.

The community has shown widespread support for the upcoming school bond election. WSAZ interviewed more than 10 people who showed support toward the bond, which would help fund a long list of projects, including three new school buildings for Meadows, Davis Creek, and Milton elementary schools.

The 2020 Kentucky primary election is June 23. This year is unique, as all voters will be able to vote by mail-in absentee ballots and limited polling locations will be offered.

Floyd County Schools are seeking feedback from parents to prepare for the upcoming school year.

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has changed health care across our region. Pikeville Medical Center doctors say they are seeing two new trends in women's health.

A man was arrested Monday night after a traffic stop in Floyd County, Kentucky, ended up as a drug bust.

The Fourth of July firework celebration will go on as scheduled in Prestonsburg, according to city officials.