WASHINGTON (WYMT) - More than $7 million dollars will help first responders in eastern Kentucky.

Congressman Hal Rogers says funding for two projects was included in the package to reopen the federal government after a 43-day shutdown.

Nearly $4 million will go towards a new Pikeville Police Department.

“This new station is greatly needed as we have outgrown our current facility that is over 30 years old and originally designed for 12 officers. There are now 25 officers in the same location. This new facility will have the ability to expand and grow with the cities needs and growth and will drastically improve public safety,” said Jimmy Carter, Mayor of Pikeville.

More than $3 million will be used for a new Louisa Fire Department and emergency facility.

“This facility will bring toget

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