Flags ordered at half-staff after soldier’s remains identified
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear today ordered flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff,…
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Ralph Davis is news director at Mountain Top News. He is a Prestonsburg native and lives there today.
Murder suspect indicted on gun charges in federal court
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A man awaiting trial in a Floyd County murder case now has new legal troubles,…
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Man charged in overdose death
WARFIELD, Ky. — An overdose death has led to criminal charges against a Martin County man. Ryan…
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Letcher man charged in 5 indictments now faces federal drug charges
WHITESBURG, Ky. — A Letcher County man currently awaiting trial on organized crime, drug, witness…
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Murder charge filed against Wise County man
BIG STONE GAP, Va. — A man has been charged with murder, as a homicide investigation continues…
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Kentucky reports 775 virus cases, including 130 young people
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor reported 775 new coronavirus cases Thursday, including…
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Homicide investigation in Wise County
BIG STONE GAP, Va. — An investigation into a possible homicide is underway in Wise County. The Wise…
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Pike County parks to reopen with new restrictions
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (MTN) — A new executive order has been signed to reopen parks and playgrounds on…
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Two arrested after police report finding girls dirty and crying
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Two people were arrested after two young girls were found in an apartment, dirty…
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Betsy Layne High School staff member tests positive for COVID-19
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (MTN) — A Betsy Layne High School staff member has tested positive for COVID-19.…
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