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Morgan County residents are being urged to keep their doors and windows locked as authorities continue searching for two who walked away from the Woodsbend Youth Development Center.
PRESTONBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - A judge has granted summary judgment dismissing local government agencies and officials from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Amber Spradlin. Judge John F. Vincent has ruled that several of the defendants are shielded by sovereign and statutory immunity. Spradlin was found stabbed...
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A write-in candidate for Johnson County sheriff who surpassed 600,000 views on a campaign post on TikTok lost to the incumbent candidate. Jason Golden made posted a video to TikTok addressing his arrest at the Kentucky Apple Festival, where he was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and second-degree disorderly conduct.
MOREHEAD, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky mayor’s race decided by one vote is heading to a recanvass. Jim Tom Trent is the projected winner by one vote in the Morehead mayoral race, and the candidate behind him is a write-in, according to Rowan County Clerk Elwood Caudill Jr. Caudill...
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Matt Wireman, Magoffin County’s Judge-Executive-elect, retired from the role Dec. 31, 2025. However, he will take office again on Jan. 4, 2027. “I’m ready to get back,” Wireman said. “It’s been a year of reflection, and a year of looking toward the future.”
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A bridge crossing the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Breathitt County is closed due to damage. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said that the bridge, located at mile marker 4 on KY 3193, will be out of commission until further notice because of damage to a brace.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources opened two wildlife management areas Wednesday, Nov. 4, adding 1,337 acres in eastern and southern Kentucky. Crow Creek in Clinton and Cumberland counties and Muddygut near Lowmansville offers deer, turkey and small game hunting, according to the department. Hunting at both properties...
ASHLAND, Ky. — A Johnson County man has entered a guilty plea to charges associated with armed drug trafficking. Brian “Butterbean” Charles, 43, of Thelma, was arrested after Kentucky State Police conducted a drug raid at his home July 7 and seized 3 lbs. of meth, 28 grams of fentanyl, eight handguns, a shotgun and more than $23,000 in cash.
Morehead State Eagles (1-1) at Louisville Cardinals (1-0) BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State visits No. 11 Louisville after Kyrell Shaw scored 28 points in Morehead State's 114-60 win against the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons. Louisville finished 15-2 at home a season ago while going 24-11 overall. The Cardinals averaged 84.3 points per game...
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PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – A Johnson County man accused of concealing his mother’s death for months while collecting money from her bank account has waived his case to a grand jury. 56-year-old John L. Carroll of Paintsville is charged after his mother’s body was discovered at their residence...
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Bath County Schools officials investigated a threat at the district’s high school Wednesday. Bath County High School was evacuated because of a fire alarm and, as students were leaving the building, one student was reportedly heard saying that they had a gun, according to district officials.
A cold front brings frost, freezing temperatures and patchy fog before a warmup next week.
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – Dominion Realty Group officially celebrated its opening in downtown Paintsville Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Paintsville/Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. The new business is located at 209 Main Street in Paintsville, with Jared May serving as Principal Broker. Dominion Realty Group...
The Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team rolled over Morehead State in their first game of the season. On Thursday, they played another in-state school, Northern Kentucky, and it ended with a similar result. The Wildcats dominated the game, and won 79-28. Kentucky's defense was terrific throughout the game. They forced 28 turnovers from the Norse, and out-rebounded them 59-35, including 28-8 in offensive boards. Northern Kentucky shot just 14% from the floor, held in check by the size and talent advantage that the Cats had. Offensively, however, Kentucky struggled. They made just 34% of their shots overall, and just 26% from three-point range. They missed a number of shots from in close as well, and will need to improve on that side of the ball entering tougher parts of the schedule. Asia Boone did not struggle from the floor. She led the Wildcats with 21 points and made 7-of-11 shots overall, and 5 from behind the arc. Clara Strack had a double-double with 11 points and 10 boards. Me'Arah O'Neal and Ajsa Sivka each added 12 points. Kentucky steps up the competition with their next game. They'll face North Carolina State on Sunday afternoon. That game will be live on
Prestonsburg, Ky – The Prestonsburg City’s Utilities Commission has issued a voluntary boil water advisory due to scheduled maintenance. The affected area includes customers from 118 to 383 North Highland Avenue, along with all of Trimble Branch and Mary Jane Street. As a precaution, residents in these areas should bring drinking water to a rolling boil for at least three minutes before consumption. Samples are being sent for lab analysis, and the advisory will remain in place until further notice.
LONDON — Lawrence County defeated North Laurel 35-14 in a late-season non-district game on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Bulldogs rushed 38 times for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Cavin Williams rushed 11 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns in Lawrence County’s win. In a similar rushing performance, Kaden Johnson took 16 carries for 122 yards and two touchdowns, aiding the Bulldogs offensively.
