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Magoffin deputy arrests two for drug trafficking after spotting wanted man

May 07, 2026

John Riley Montgomery and Corrina Joann Ratliff SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- A Magoffin County deputy who…

Michael Ousley assault

Floyd man charged with endangerment, assault following incident with woman, baby

May 07, 2026

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A Floyd County man is facing felony wanton endangerment and other charges, following…

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Hatfield & McCoy group announces events to preserve history

May 07, 2026

The statue of Hatfield patroarch Devil Anse Hatfield stands guard at the mountainside cemetery at Sarah…

Husband-and-wife attorneys Randall and Whitney O'Neal each represent different defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder case, but those defendants are in opposition on the question of whether or not the case is delayed. The judge says that poses a conflict of interest. Amber Spradlin

Judge in Amber Spradlin case gives attorneys until Monday to address potential conflict

May 07, 2026

UPDATE, May 7: M.K. McKinney and Josh Mullins have each signed waivers that have now been filed with…

Michael McKinney and Josh Mullins Amber Spradlin

Two defendants in Amber Spradlin case agree with need for delay, leaving one holdout

May 05, 2026

M.K. McKinney, Michael McKinney and Josh Mullins PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Two of the defendants in the…

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UPike’s Dr. Lori Werth selected next president of Rocky Vista University

May 04, 2026

PARKER, Colo. -- Rocky Vista University has named a University of Pikeville executive as its next president,…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — People all across America, and especially in Eastern Kentucky, have been watching their everyday costs rise. From gas to food to utility bills, everything seems to be getting more…

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April 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last year, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell inserted language in the agriculture appropriations bill that would implement a near-total ban on all intoxicating hemp products. U.S. Sen. Dr.…

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Letcher county boy running for America’s Favorite Student

By Robin Tillman
April 14, 2026

6-year-old David Brown is in the top 10 of national competition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrINKy9EIC0

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