Lexington man arrested on rape and sodomy charges
A Lexington man who was indicted on a statutory rape charge and reached a plea deal in Pike County has been arrested in Lexington on charges of forcible rape and sodomy.
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Hearing set to consider Kentucky Frontier request for a rate increase
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has scheduled a hearing to consider a rate increase for an Eastern Kentucky natural gas provider. Kentucky Frontier is seeking to raise residential customer bill by 33 percent. If approved, the average residential bill would go from $35 to…
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Pikeville Little Caesars Closes due to the Threat of a Rock Slide
The Little Caesars in Pikeville has been closed and is looking to relocate due to the potential threat of a rock slide.
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Hearing in Amber Spradlin case postponed
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A pretrial conference in the Amber Spradlin murder case that had been scheduled for Thursday has been postponed for two weeks. Special Judge Eddy Coleman issued an order on Tuesday, resetting the hearing for Nov. 6. No reason was given for the delay. Spradlin’s body was found…
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JC Penney will be Holding Job Interviews
JC Penney will be returning to Coal Run, and interviews will be held at the Coal Run Community Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21-22.
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Governor announces $6 million plan to restore Weddington Plaza
COAL RUN VILLAGE, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a nearly $6 million investment to rebuild the Weddington Shopping Center in Coal Run, which was heavily damaged during this year’s Pike County flooding. The project, led by Weddington Plaza Partners, will help retain up to 300 local jobs…
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Johnson man charged with DUI, wanton endangerment following injury crash
HAGER HILL, Ky. — A Johnson County man has been arrested on felony charges, after being involved in a wreck while allegedly under the influence. Police were called to a two-car crash on Route 1428, at Hager Hill. When they arrived on the scene, a woman approached to inform them that her father,…
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KSP opens death investigation after skeletal remains found in Martin County
INEZ, Ky. — A death investigation is underway, after human remains were found Monday evening in Martin County. State troopers were called to the scene of the discovery around 8:30 p.m., Monday. Police say skeletal remains were found in a wooded area along Coldwater Road. The remains were transported…
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Jenkins to hold meeting on stormwater and flood-mitigation plan
JENKINS, Ky. — The City of Jenkins is inviting residents to take part in shaping its upcoming stormwater and flood-mitigation plan. City officials will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Jenkins City Hall. The event will include a short presentation at 6:15, followed…
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Motion seeking delay in Amber Spradlin murder trial filed
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — As expected, the prosecution has filed a motion seeking a delay in the Amber Spradlin murder case, saying not all of the evidence will have been examined before the start of the trial. Spradlin’s body was found June 18, 2023, at the Arkansas Creek home of Prestonsburg dentist…
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