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Conn says deal struck to resolve all criminal charges
LEXINGTON, Ky. — It appears that all criminal prosecutions of former disability attorney Eric C. Conn may soon come to a close. That’s because Conn today filed a motion saying he has reached a deal with prosecutors to enter guilty plea in a new case that will soon be filed, in exchange for…
Read MoreClass A track and field results
Here is a glance at this past weekend’s Class A state track and field results involving schools from across the region: Boys 4x 800-meter relay 21st Pikeville 9:07.51 9:05.78 Jason Lin, Eric Green,…
Read MoreEast Ky. optician, ex-wife charged with theft, fraud
FRANKFORT, Ky. — An Eastern Kentucky eye center owner and his ex-wife have been indicted on theft and Medicaid fraud charges. Optician Marcus Minix, 67, of Lexington, and Amy K. Slone, 34, of Prestonsburg, were indicted by a Franklin County grand jury on one count of theft over $10,000 and one…
Read MoreProsecutor: Accused cop-killer will face the death penalty
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — During today’s Officer Appreciation Ceremony in downtown Pikeville, Pike Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Bartley announced his office will seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton. Bartley told those at the event that…
Read MoreWeekend high school baseball results
Here is a look at this past weekend’s high school baseball results from around the region: BASEBALL (Friday) Fayette County Invitational Western Hills 4, Johnson Central 2 Franklin-Simpson 7, Lawrence County 1 Others Clay County 4, Belfry 2 Letcher Central 15, Estill County 4 Phelps 5, Magoffin County…
Read MoreConn signals possible guilty plea to escape charges
LEXINGTON, Ky. — It appears former disability attorney Eric C. Conn is now ready to accept responsibility for his alleged escape from home incarceration and flight to Honduras last year. Conn filed a motion asking for rearraignment, in order to change his pleas on the four counts with which he…
Read MoreManhunt ends for third Letcher murder suspect
The third person charged in connection with the murder of a Letcher County man has been apprehended. Kentucky State Police Trooper Mike Burton was patrolling in the Dry Fork community of Letcher County observing for Clarence Russell Brown, 33, of Neon, after KSP Post 13 dispatchers received several…
Read MoreUPDATE: Sammons likely next Mingo Central coach
BREAKING NEWS: Pending approval of the Mingo County Board of Education, Josh Sammons, a former standout at Matewan High School and current assistant coach, has been selected as the next head football coach at Mingo Central. Sammons replaces Joey Fields who left after one year as head coach to accept…
Read MoreWilliamson man charged in Martin County triple murder
INEZ, Ky. — A Mingo County man has been charged with murder and robbery, following a triple murder discovered at an abandoned strip mine in Martin County back in March. Lance Ward, 27, of Williamson, was indicted by a Martin County grand jury today. He is charged with three counts of murder and…
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