Pikeville Medical Center’s Mettu Children’s Hospital enters new partnership with UK’s Golisano Children’s Network
The two will be working closely together to provide better quality care for pediatric groups
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Pike man charged with manslaughter for April shooting death
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man has been indicted, following a shooting death back in April. Paul David Coleman, 58, of Meta, was indicted Wednesday by a Pike County grand jury on a charge of second-degree manslaughter. The charge stems from an incident on April 5, when police say Coleman was…
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Pikeville High School snags top school district ranking
Pikeville High School ranks first of 171 school districts, excels in science, math, and reading testing.
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Two enter Pikeville’s race for mayor
Two city commissioners are running against Pikeville Mayor Carter kickstarting a May primary.
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Johnson man asks for detention hearing
A Johnson County man who is accused of secretly recording a 15-year-old girl while she showered and dressed is now asking a judge to determine if he can be released from jail before his trial. Henry Jonathan Ritscher, 43, of Paintsville, is facing federal charges of producing and possessing child porn.…
Read MoreKentucky Power visits the Southeast KY Chamber of Commerce for an update
The company makes mention of their plans to increase economic interest and job creation
Read MoreMountain Top Media’s newest event seeks to kickstart the holiday season in Pikeville
The newly announced Blizzard Bash will feature games, prizes, and Christmas tidings
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Hall reinstated as circuit judge
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Pike Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall, who has been suspended from his position since April 18, after he was indicted by a federal grand jury, has been reinstated to his position after being found not guilty. The Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission issued an order Tuesday lifting…
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Pikeville Police receive $4 million for new station
Congressman Hal Roger’s request for Community Project Funding results in $4 million to go toward Pikeville Police building a new station.
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Sheriff’s office flooded with calls about a supposed animal abuse video
A video claiming animal abuse goes viral, elicits mass phone calls to local law enforcement.
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