Kimberly Keagy

A new rate hike is up for consideration in front of Kentucky’s Public Service Commission that could raise one county’s water bills.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) announced Thursday it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Kentucky.

Staffing shortages have been an ongoing issue that has only been heightened by this pandemic, according to the Kentucky Hospital Association.

Typically, the payment should arrive on the 15th of every month.

In a WSAZ exclusive interview, we asked the governor why it’s not the right decision. Politics aside, Justice said a mandate is not out of the picture.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 20, contractors will use climbing gear, lifts, and specialized trucks to inspect structural components of the 12th Street (green) and 13th Street (blue) bridges that carry U.S. 23 and U.S. 60 traffic between Kentucky and Ohio.

State governments will now supervise the distribution of a capped number of treatments given to each state from week to week.

Owners of Tomcat Bourbon and Brewhouse expect to open around the beginning of October.

The change came after a WSAZ Investigation revealed an ambulance wasn’t available during more than a dozen emergencies in Magoffin County.

A WSAZ Investigation revealed that an ambulance wasn’t available within the county 13 times.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that people who have not yet received their first or second COVID shot get the shot on the same day as their flu shot.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice voiced his opposition toward President Biden’s vaccine mandate during a press conference on Friday.

Three people are behind bars facing drug charges in Floyd County following a two-month investigation.

The agency also hired six new crew members to handle “the record number of calls.”

Elkhorn City plans to file the second time to apply for a license to operate an ambulance or formerly know as a certificate of need.

From July 1 through August 2021, an ambulance wasn’t available within the county 13 times, according to a county judge-executive and the 911 logs, meaning anyone in Magoffin County needing help had to wait for an ambulance to come from a neighboring county.

A mural he's working on extends over a building at the intersection of Court Street and Arnold Avenue in Prestonsburg, showcasing the rich history of the region.

As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, PMC is treating 76 patients, and 15 of them are in the ICU. On June 22, the hospital reported having a total of three COVID-19 patients.

In an analysis of the COVID-19 data provided by the Ohio Department of Health, WSAZ found pediatric cases spiked in July when the delta variant became the dominant strain in the United States.

PMC opened the respiratory triage unit last week to handle the influx of COVID-19 patients tied to the delta variant.

Frustration has been mounting as people, who have paid full price for their bills, are dealing with lengthy outages and intermittent service.

The Biden Administration announced it would begin offering coronavirus booster shots the week of Sept. 20 after health experts advised a third shot to compensate for weakening immunity for everyone eligible. But, millions of Kentuckians are already eligible for COVID-19 booster shots.

The Boyd County EMS director expects to surpass 10,000 emergency calls by the end of 2021. In 2019, crews responded to 9,000 calls.

Cabell County paramedic David McClure said, “on average, one unit responds to anywhere from five to 10 calls for heat-related illnesses per summer. If you multiply that by 13 crews on the road, it adds up.”

Scorching temperatures and parked cars make dangerous conditions for anyone inside. KSP Trooper Shane Goodall and another trooper tested how long they could sit in a locked vehicle with no air conditioning in the hot sun.

To prevent a recurrence of the 400-year flood event that happened in 1977, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed the need for flood protection in Pikeville, Coal Run Village, and Elkhorn City.

Diamond Lewis remembers being taught as a kid: “Always be kind. You never know what someone else is going through.”

Two out of three major Eastern Kentucky hospitals fall short two percent of reaching herd immunity currently. It takes 70% of the population to be vaccinated to reach that threshold.

On Thursday, the governor announced hospital executives from 11 health care systems will require all employees, volunteers, and medical students to have their COVID-19 vaccine.

The CDC issued an order barring evictions for 60 days in counties with “substantial and high” levels of COVID transmission.

Neighbors' concerns have mounted over the years surrounding dilapidated homes. Under new ordinances, code enforcement works to tackle the issue.

Students' return to the classroom brings mixed concerns for parents.

A physician we spoke with said a snapshot of COVID-19 data shows the delta variant is primarily spread by those who are unvaccinated.

The Kentucky Department of Education is urging school districts to follow the latest school guidance by the CDC.

On Friday, the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved an 11.68% rate hike to help generate more than $250,000 yearly for Martin County Water infrastructure improvements.

Through our investigation, WSAZ found the Drive Forward WV website was outdated and had missing project information.

Some drivers took their frustrations straight to the pavement, spray-painting a message reading “Caution, your tax dollars at work.”

Randy and Greg Davis are developing a 12-trailer campsite along with additional sites for tents.

A growing group of lawmakers around the county said they’re troubled by a new way some schools are teaching history.

Just last month alone, the park experienced record-breaking sales numbers.

In a statement published in the medical journal Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now calling for all children to be screened for conditions that could lead to cardiac arrest or death.

Millions of drivers will hit the open road this week to get away on the Fourth of July weekend. Each state in our region is gearing up for intense traffic volumes.

According to AAA, they’re expecting nearly 48 million people to travel at least 50 miles away from their homes over the Fourth of July weekend. An overwhelming majority will travel to their destination by driving.

With the unanimous approval of a $35 million budget, Boyd County Fiscal Court has built a way to tackle dilapidated homes.

American Airlines slashed nearly a thousand flights during the weekend due to staffing shortages, maintenance and other issues.

The Minnie to Harold Connector (Ky. 680) is a 14.89-mile highway that creates a modern, safe, direct route between U.S. 23 and state Route 80, two of the region’s most heavily traveled roads.

Pockets of sunshine popped up Thursday afternoon, only giving a false sense of security to the quick downpours as the threat of flash flood lingers into the evening.

Michael Riddle's no stranger to law enforcement, with 17 years of experience at the Pikeville Police Department.

Brian Dingess is charged with the endangerment of the welfare of a minor.

A new app in Pikeville designed to bring convenience to your fingertips and skip the trip to city hall allows people to report potholes, open utility bills, or pay accounts.