FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Floyd County man who was indicted on armed drug trafficking charges earlier this year will remain behind bars while he awaits a resolution to his case. David Lee Ousley, 44, of Martin, was arrested Jan. 15, after Kentucky State Police raided his home and seized nearly three-quarters…
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Read MoreWHITESBURG, Ky. — After a nearly six-month delay, the murder case against a former Letcher County sheriff is heading back to court. Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines is charged with murder for the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A third high-ranking employee has filed suit against Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, claiming she was fired for not following orders to submit false billing codes. Kristy Stiltner, of Van Lear, filed her complaint May 1. In it, she says she was a 22-year employee of the…
Read MorePAINTSVILLE, Ky. — What began as an investigation into the theft of bicycles resulted in a Paintsville sex offender being arrested for failing to maintain his registration requirements. Paintsville Police were called Sunday to a home on Second Street over a report that two bicycles had been stolen…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. – The Postal Service is hiring rural carrier associates in Pikeville, Elkhorn City, and Salyersville. The positions pay $21.89 per hour, plus some benefits. There are plenty of opportunities for job seekers to ask questions and receive assistance during the Postal Service Job Fair on…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The prosecution in the Amber Spradlin murder case has refuted several claims made by a defense attorney in a court filing, including that a key prosecution witness was given immunity in exchange for his testimony. Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner filed a response…
Read MoreTOMAHAWK, Ky. — A Martin County man is facing a felony insurance fraud charge, after he allegedly lied to police about his side-by-side being stolen. A Kentucky State Police trooper was called to the home of Larry Delong, 62, of Tomahawk, on Sunday over the alleged theft. Delong told police he…
Read MoreSTAFFORDSVILLE, Ky. — Two Magoffin County residents were arrested Sunday in connection with a Johnson County home burglary. Sheriff’s deputies Adam Stanley and Christian Horn were dispatched to a home on Tackett Branch, at Staffordsville, over a report of a burglary in progress. When they…
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