Crews work to clear up damage from massive storm in Prestonsburg
A massive storm ripped through Prestonsburg resulting in one death. Crews are now working to clear up some of the damage.
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Protests break out at Betsy Layne
Protests broke out at Betsy Layne Elementary after the apparent suspension of the Principal, Assistant Principal and other Administrators in an apparent cheating scheme. Community members gathered on U.S. 23 to show their support for the administrators, brandishing signs that read #BobcatStrong. A statement…
Read MoreHistoric Coal House has stood the test of time
Nestled away in the hills of southern West Virginia is the tiny town of Williamson. Inside the town itself is the historic Coal House, which has attracted visitors from every state in the union and more than 20 countries. Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce President Wes Wilson has welcomed folks from…
Read MoreMulti-State Drug Arrests
Pikeville, KY — BREAKING NEWS : Five medical professionals from Pike and Floyd Counties have been charged in connection with several healthcare fraud and/or controlled substance schemes. These are part of a multi-state investigation conducted by the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike…
Read MorePikeville doctor arrested on federal drug charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – A Pikeville doctor and one other were arrested Wednesday morning by US Marshals on federal drug charges. 47 year old Scott Akers and 32 year old Serissa Collier, aka Serissa Stamper were lodged in the Pike County Detention Center, each facing seven counts of unlawfully distributing…
Read MoreBody found in Floyd County
WAYLAND, Ky.- Kentucky State Police are conducting an investigation after finding a body buried in a shallow grave. Troopers received information that led them to obtain a search warrant for a home in the Wayland community. Thursday afternoon, they discovered a body buried in the back yard. …
Read MoreDrug Enforcement Administration agents present at Pikeville pain management clinic
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Monday morning, federal agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) arrived at Dr. Gutti’s Pikeville Neurology/Pain Management, Headache & Spine Care Center in Pikeville. A handwritten note was posted on the door saying the clinic was closed today. Not…
Read MoreTwo killed in Johnson County crash
OIL SPRINGS, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash Thursday afternoon in Johnson County. Just after 3pm, Troopers responded to reports of a collision between a log truck and a passenger vehicle on KY 460 near the Magoffin/Johnson County line. The Johnson County coroner…
Read MoreRepublican Phillip Wheeler wins 31st District State Senate seat
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The votes are in for the Kentucky State Senate 31st District special election, and it was a close one. Republican Phillip Wheeler will be the new State Senator for the 31st District. In Martin County, Phillip Wheeler defeated the democratic candidate Darrell Pugh by a vote of…
Read MoreAuthorities Looking For Alleged Car Thief
MINGO COUNTY, WV. — THE MINGO COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IS TRYING TO LOCATE A PERSON REGARDING STOLEN VEHICLES. SHERIFF DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR BILLY A. STRATTON WHO ALLEGEDLY STOLE A 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO FROM A RESIDENCE IN THE VARNEY AREA OF MINGO COUNTY ON TUESDAY. STRATTON…
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