ELKHORN CITY, Ky. — A Pike County man has been arrested following his indictment on a charge of raping a child. Bryan Keith Casey, 51, of Elkhorn City, was indicted on a charge of first-degree rape on Oct. 5 and arrested Thursday. The indictment accuses him of raping a girl younger than 12 years…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man has pleaded guilty in a federal child porn case. Bill Daniel Combs, 39, of Pikeville, was indicted back in February on charges of producing and possessing child porn. On Thursday, he pleaded guilty to the production charge. In his plea agreement, he admits communicating…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — As the investigation into the murder of Amber Spradlin approaches the four-month mark, Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner is seeking to reassure the public that the investigation is proceeding and everything that can be done to solve the case is being done.…
Read MoreLEXINGTON, Ky. – During the 2023 Howard L. Bost Memorial Health Policy Forum this week, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky recognized a group of 14 “Healthy Champions” from across the state, who were recognized for improving the health and well-being of their communities. But the night’s…
Read MoreWILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Two people were arrested Wednesday after police seized a significant amount of drugs and cash on Wednesday. The Mingo County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. 119 Drug Task Force seized more than 100 grams of meth, fentanyl and heroin, along with more than $21,000 in cash. Arrested…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Dr. Ronald Gene McCoy, a retired optometrist from Pikeville, died on Monday at the age of 75. McCoy practiced in Pikeville for 41 years, also serving as a lifetime member of the Kentucky Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. But in addition to his work,…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Kelsey Friend Jr., a prominent Eastern Kentucky attorney who served Pike County as district judge and state representative, has died. Lucas & Son Funeral Home announced that he died at Pikeville Medical Center on Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete, but the funeral home said…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Mark A. Gooch, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., has announced that Nicholas T. King has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Senior Staff Attorney of Community Trust Bank, Inc. King’s responsibilities include providing legal…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a Martin County man wanted on exploitation charges. Dustin E. Newsome, 34, is wanted for human trafficking, engaging in organized crime, and possession of child pornography. He is described as 6 feet tall…
Read MoreCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Mingo County woman has been sentenced for stealing military death benefits. Jessica Horton, 53, of Matewan, pleaded guilty to theft of government money back in June. Last week, she was sentenced to four months in prison followed by four months of house arrest. Horton admitted…
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