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Johnson man pleads guilty in armed drug trafficking case

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.

Johnson County, KY · 1d
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Dominion Realty Group Celebrates Grand Opening in Paintsville

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...

Paintsville, KY · 23h
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Johnson Co., Ky General Election Results (Nov) 2026

Jason Golden: 96 (Write-In) Paintsville City Council:(Top 6 Elected)

Johnson County, KY · 2d
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Viral sheriff write-in candidate loses to incumbent

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.

Johnson County, KY · 2d
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Paintsville man’s case headed to grand jury in mother’s death

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...

Paintsville, KY · 1d

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Judge dismisses Prestonsburg, Floyd County officials from wrongful death lawsuit

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.

Prestonsburg, KY · 1d

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Retirement to re-election: Matt Wireman returns to lead Magoffin County

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.”

Magoffin County, KY · 1d

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Kentucky opens two wildlife management areas totaling 1,337 acres

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...

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Boy, 6, found safe after days-long search in rural Kentucky

Volunteers were reportedly told to sing "If You're Happy and You Know It," in hopes of drawing him out of the woods.

Louisa, KY · 1d

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KY police: Matewan man tried to get drugs by fraud

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.

Pikeville, KY · 1d

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Political rookie Hesterberg defeats veteran politician in Kentucky House race

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...

Floyd County, KY · 1d

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‘It changed us’: Rescue of missing boy leads to new mountain mission

LOUISA, Ky. (WYMT) - Two men who searched on horseback for 6-year-old Roman Heilman say the rescue changed them and that they hope to use the miraculous moment to plant a seed for a mission in the mountains. Patrick Finley and Jacob Mullins spent Tuesday on horseback in the mountains...

Louisa, KY · 23h

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6-Year-Old Boy Vanished for Days, Then Searchers Were Able to Entice Him Out of the Brush with Their ‘Horseys’

“We found him probably about a mile and a half from his house,” one volunteer said. “He came out of the bushes saying ‘E-I-E-I-O’ ”

Louisa, KY · 2d

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Lawson Cancer Center launches lymphedema prevention program

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...

Pikeville, KY · 2d

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Lawrence County upends North Laurel

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.

Lawrence County, KY · 1d

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Floyd County candidate ‘exploring legal options’ after incomplete ballot issue

Democrat Ellen Morrison Kelley narrowly lost the Floyd County Commissioners District 1 race to Republican incumbent Al Knable.

Floyd County, KY · 1d