PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A third high-ranking employee has filed suit against Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, claiming she was fired for not following orders to submit false billing codes. Kristy Stiltner, of Van Lear, filed her complaint May 1. In it, she says she was a 22-year employee of the organization who most recently served as Mental Health Director. Stiltner makes claims that she was told to engage in improper billing practices in order to generate more revenue for the company. Her claims are nearly identical to allegations made by former Chief Financial Officer Rebeckah Hall and former Regional Billing Coordinator […]

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PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — What began as an investigation into the theft of bicycles resulted in a Paintsville sex offender being arrested for failing to maintain his registration requirements. Paintsville Police were called Sunday to a home on Second Street over a report that two bicycles had been stolen the previous evening. The homeowner was able to provide footage allegedly showing Jessie Lee Ward, 48, walking into the back yard and taking two bicycles worth a combined $500. Police located Ward at his workplace and cited him for misdemeanor theft. He was able to return one of the bicycles at that […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The Postal Service is hiring rural carrier associates in Pikeville, Elkhorn City, and Salyersville. The positions pay $21.89 per hour, plus some benefits. There are plenty of opportunities for job seekers to ask questions and receive assistance during the Postal Service Job Fair on Wednesday, May 20, at the Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Ave., 41501. The Job Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To assist potential applicants, USPS personnel will be onsite at the Job Fair to provide detailed information about the positions. Applications are accepted online only at https://www.usps.com/careers. Applicants must be […]

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The prosecution in the Amber Spradlin murder case has refuted several claims made by a defense attorney in a court filing, including that a key prosecution witness was given immunity in exchange for his testimony. Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner filed a response to the request on Monday, saying Roy Kidd has not been offered any deal in exchange for testifying in the case. Kidd accompanied Spradlin to Seasons Inn and later to the Arkansas Creek home of dentist Michael McKinney on June 17, 2023. The next morning, he discovered Spradlin’s body on a couch in McKinney’s home. […]

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky’s Tuesday game vs. NKU has been cancelled and will not be made up. Tuesday night’s game vs. NKU is cancelled by mutual decision. Our team faced multiple extended delays over the weekend, extensive travel days and challenging rest and recovery periods. We play a critically important conference series beginning Thursday that demands putting our student-athletes in the best position possible for success. TICKET INFORMATIONFans who purchased single game tickets may contact the UK Ticket Office to exchange their ticket(s) for another regular season 2026 home game, based on availability. This offer is not available on the […]

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