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Fatal truck crash under investigation in Pikeville

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – A Monday morning crash near Exit 24 in Pikeville has claimed the life of the driver after the vehicle left the roadway and struck Cedar Creek Bridge. Pikeville Police say a Ford F-150 struck a metal pole, traveled up a small hillside and then collided with the bridge. The driver, who was the vehicle’s only occupant, died at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released.

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Wheelwright police officer charged with threatening magistrate

WHEELWRIGHT, Ky. — A police officer with the City of Wheelwright has found himself on the opposite side of the justice system, after being charged with terroristic threatening for an incident that took place on Election Day. Keith Justice, 60, was charged Thursday with one count of terroristic threatening....

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Funeral arrangements announced for UPike professor, assistant dean

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The University of Pikeville community is in mourning following the death of a popular professor. Dr. Chandra Massner, assistant dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and a professor of communications, died on Sunday. Current and former students paid tribute to her in social media...

Pikeville, KY · 2d

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Martin man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on meth, gun charges

LONDON, Ky. — A Martin man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following his conviction on federal drug and gun charges. David Lee Ousley, 45, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for possession with intent to distribute an aggravated quantity of meth and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.

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Pike Central Marching Hawks complete historic undefeated regional season, head to Grand Nationals

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The Pike County Central High School Marching Hawks have completed a historic 2026 season, finishing undefeated in regional class competition, capturing three Grand Championships, and earning their first Bands of America Regional placement. The Marching Hawks concluded their regional season on November 7 at the Contest...

Pikeville, KY · 2d

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Multiple departments battle structure fire closing Ky. 1428

ALLEN, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky Route 1428 near Allen is closed because of an active structure fire near the Seasons Inn, according to local emergency officials. Several agencies are currently on scene. Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area and use an alternate route. They are also urging motorists...

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Before The Fame: Watch A 16-Year-Old Tyler Childers Belt It Out In A Local Kentucky Talent Show

Tyler Childers was destined to be the country star that he is today. Need proof? Just watch this vintage footage of the Kentucky native competing in a talent contest when he was a teenager. It’s always great to see videos of country music stars before they hit it big, and this clip is no exception. Below you’ll see a video of a 16-year-old Childers singing what I’m assuming is an original song (props to him for penning this one at […] The post Before The Fame: Watch A 16-Year-Old Tyler Childers Belt It Out In A Local Kentucky Talent Show first appeared on Whiskey Riff .

Lawrence County, KY · 2d

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Man charged with breaking into elementary school

MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man was arrested after allegedly breaking and entering into Dingess Elementary School, the Mingo County Sheriff’s Office said. Austin Canterbury faces multiple charges, including grand larceny, breaking and entering, and obstructing an officer. The criminal complaint states that security video shows a man...

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Kentucky jail no longer directly accepting inmate mail

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A regional jail in eastern Kentucky is no longer directly accepting personal mail for its inmates. The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Johnson County announced Friday in a social media post last Friday that all personal letters must now be sent to a designated address: P.O. Box 247 in Phoenix, Missouri, postal code 21131.

Johnson County, KY · 2d

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Mingo County residents describe decades of water problems as state announces new infrastructure funding

GILBERT, W.Va. (WOWK) – As West Virginia officials announce millions of dollars in water infrastructure investments, some residents along Gilbert Creek Road in Mingo County said they are still waiting for access to public water after decades of relying on private sources. For 72-year-old Sherry Cline, a lifelong resident of Gilbert Creek Road, problems with […]

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WVDEP and WV Dept. of Health seeking applicants for Water is Medicine

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Health opened applications for the Water is Medicine funding opportunity following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement in McDowell County on November 4, 2026. The program is aimed at expanding access to water testing and filtration as well as installation […]

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Democrats Finally Lost Their Last State House Seat in Rural Kentucky

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Eastern Kentucky Democrats used to brag that when the 1972 results came in, Richard Nixon had won nearly everywhere except for Massachusetts and Floyd County. It’s been a...

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