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A judge has dismissed the City of Prestonsburg, its police department, and multiple county officials from a wrongful death lawsuit relating to the death of Amber Spradlin.
The Pikeville, Kentucky, Police Department arrested a Matewan resident for allegedly trying to procure a controlled substance by fraudulent means, according to court records. Kirk Nicholas Knopek, 32, of Beech Creek, was arrested by PPD Patrolman Tiason Lockridge on Oct. 29 on Hambley Boulevard in Pikeville on a single charge of attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud, false statement or forgery.
Democrat Ellen Morrison Kelley narrowly lost the Floyd County Commissioners District 1 race to Republican incumbent Al Knable.
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.
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WCHS) — There were some surprises in Tuesday's general election and one of those came in eastern Kentucky. A political newcomer was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives, defeating a seasoned politician who had served in Frankfort for many years. "I will not be outworked by...
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.
In Kentucky's former coal country, data centers are a welcome sight as people hope they will bring in money. Data centers have generated opposition all over the country. In eastern Kentucky, though, some communities are actively pursuing them, or at least they're open to them. They hope data centers can make up for the decline of coal and counter rising electricity prices. Curtis Tate with member station WEKU has the story.
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.”
BULAN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police responded to a fatal crash in Perry County. According to KSP, troopers were dispatched to a reported two-vehicle collision on KY-80 in Bulan on Tuesday afternoon. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicates that a JEEP was traveling east when it crossed the median into...
Some Eastern Kentucky races were decided by margins of fewer than 50 votes.
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...
Jason Golden: 96 (Write-In) Paintsville City Council:(Top 6 Elected)
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Lawson Cancer Center at Pikeville Medical Center has launched a lymphedema prevention program that uses a noninvasive device to help identify fluid changes before patients notice swelling. The program uses the SOZO Digital Health Platform, which measures fluid levels and generates an L-Dex score to help...
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 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...
KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The outdoor burn ban has been lifted in one eastern Kentucky county. Knott County’s ban has been lifted “for the time being,” according to county officials. Burning is now allowed between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. County officials said that weather and...
This is the opening round of the KHSAA high school football playoffs across Kentucky. There are 3 playoff games being played tonight and the rest on Friday. – Whitley County (0-10) at Boyle County (8-2) — 7:30 PM. Class 3A. – Powell County (2-8) at Rockcastle County (10-0) —...
