Pikeville Rotary Club hosts its first golf ball drop for charity
The group brought the community together to raise funds while having a bit of randomized fun
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Southern files responses to PSC investigation into use of unapproved fee
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Southern Water and Sewer District’s board members and manager have responded to the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s investigation into the utility charging an unauthorized disconnect fee. Last month, the PSC announced it would investigate Southern’s use…
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Morehead couple arrested for drug trafficking in Magoffin County
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Magoffin County sheriff’s deputy who stopped to help stranded motorists ended up taking the car’s occupants to jail on drug trafficking charges instead. The deputy was patrolling along Route 114 around 2 a.m. Sunday, when he spotted a car on the side of the road…
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Pike mother arrested after leaving children home alone
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County woman was arrested after police found her young children home alone, hours after she told a neighbor she was going to “go smoke.” Pikeville Police were called to Northgate Apartments over what was described as a domestic dispute. But when they got to…
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Make-a-Wish Foundation holds Dancing Under the Stars for Wishes
Dinner spotlighted past and current Make-a-Wish kids.
Read MoreThe University of Pikeville sees another year of student population growth
Higher enrollment and retention rates leave UPIKE staff optimistic
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Police say Johnson man confesses to secretly recording teen girl dressing, showering
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A Johnson County man has been arrested after police say he confessed to using hidden cameras to record a 15-year-old girl while she was dressing and showering. Paintsville Police were contacted Saturday by a woman who said her daughter found nude photos and videos of herself.…
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Floyd man indicted on charges of assaulting, imprisoning wife
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Floyd County man arrested back in July after being accused of assaulting his wife and holding her prisoner has now been indicted in the case. James Chadwick Burchett, 41, of Ivel, was arrested July 28 after police received a domestic violence complaint from Highlands ARH…
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Magoffin man charged with cruelty to animals
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Magoffin County man has been arrested for cruelty to animals, for allegedly hurting a puppy during an argument. Sheriff’s deputies were given a video of a man abusing the dog while threatening his mother during an argument over money. Deputies identified the man as…
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Students get a Chance to Learn About the Battle of Middle Creek
As part of the annual Battle of Middle Creek reenactment, students got a chance to attend and learn about the historic event.
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