Man arrested following shooting in Pikeville bar
Johnson now faces attempted murder and other charges.
Read MoreCategory: Local News
KSP Post 9 to honor fallen troopers next week
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — In commemoration of National Police Officers Memorial Week, Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville will honor fallen troopers on Thursday, May 13. Those to be honored include: Trooper Jerome Scott Clifton, 30, passed away on Oct. 1, 1980, after being shot while attempting…
Read More
Huntington man pleads guilty to bringing shipment of fentanyl to Pike County
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Huntington, W.Va., man has entered a guilty plea to a federal drug charge, after he was caught bringing a shipment of fentanyl to Pike County. Donte Hendricks, 30, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lexington federal court to one count of possession of more than 40 grams of fentanyl…
Read More
Magoffin deputy arrests two for drug trafficking after spotting wanted man
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Magoffin County deputy who spotted a wanted man on an ATV Monday ended up taking him and his passenger to jail on drug trafficking charges. The deputy was returning from another call around 8 p.m. Monday, when he spotted John Riley Montgomery, 46, and Corrina Joann Ratliff,…
Read More
Floyd man charged with endangerment, assault following incident with woman, baby
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Floyd County man is facing felony wanton endangerment and other charges, following an incident when he allegedly left a woman and her 5-month-old child on the side of a highway. The woman showed up at Prestonsburg City Hall on Sunday, asking to speak with police. She said…
Read More
Hatfield & McCoy group announces events to preserve history
SARAH ANN, W.Va. — The Hatfields and McCoys Historical Society is sponsoring three free events to help Appalachian residents connect with their ancestry, heritage, and a famous feud that nearly divided America. The nonprofit organization is sponsoring two exhibits from the West Virginia Humanities…
Read More
Judge in Amber Spradlin case gives attorneys until Monday to address potential conflict
UPDATE, May 7: M.K. McKinney and Josh Mullins have each signed waivers that have now been filed with the court. Copies of the waivers can be found at the bottom of this story. PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The judge presiding over the Amber Spradlin murder case is pointing out a conflict of interest between…
Read More
Two defendants in Amber Spradlin case agree with need for delay, leaving one holdout
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Two of the defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder case have indicated they are not opposed to another continuance in the trial, leaving only the primary defendant as having objected to further delays. Spradlin’s body was found June 18, 2023, at the Arkansas Creek home…
Read More
UPike’s Dr. Lori Werth selected next president of Rocky Vista University
PARKER, Colo. — Rocky Vista University has named a University of Pikeville executive as its next president, following a nationwide search. The university announced Dr. Lori Werth will take over the role in July. Werth currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at the…
Read More
Perry man pleads guilty to charge involving sex with a minor
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Perry County man who is facing a murder charge for his connection to a fatal UTV crash back in February has pleaded guilty to a child exploitation charge. Noah Back, 26, of Vicco, pleaded guilty Friday in Lexington federal court to one count of transporting a minor across state…
Read More