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Woman arrested after police responding to wreck discover car had been reported stolen
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — Things went from bad to worse for woman who rear-ended a motorcycle in Salyersville, when police discovered the car she had been driving had been reported stolen. Salyersville Police were called to West Maple Street just before 10 p.m. Monday, where they found a 2019 Toyota Camry on top of a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries. Police then ran the car’s license plate and learned it had been reported stolen in Covington. They were able to get in touch with the registered owner of the vehicle, who […]
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Prestonsburg man accused of attacking wife with hands, remote control
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Floyd County man was arrested after his wife said he assaulted her with his fists and a remote control. The case began just before 3 a.m. Tuesday, when a Prestonsburg Police officer spotted a car with a broken windshield and one working headline circling the Court Street and North Lake Drive area several times. He stopped the car on Arnold Avenue, in front of the library. The woman driving the car got out and said she was looking for her husband, Ruben Dario Garcia, 26, of Prestonsburg, who she accused of assaulting her earlier. The officer […]
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Former teacher pleads guilty to soliciting minor
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — A former Johnson County teacher has pleaded guilty to a charge of trying to solicit a minor. Kevin B. Conley, of East Point, a former social studies, geography and radio broadcast journalism teacher at Johnson Central High School, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of using an electronic device to procure a minor for sex. He pleaded guilty on the day he was scheduled to go on trial. Conley will be facing 1-to-5 years in prison when he is sentenced July 24.
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Dickenson, Wise schools receive funding from ‘Secure Rural Schools’ program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, of Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, announced a $779,421 investment for Virginia students through the Secure Rural Schools program. The announcement follows the U.S. Forest Service’s decision to provide $248 million to U.S. communities through the program. The funds are meant to supplement payments in lieu of taxes. Here’s a breakdown of some of the funding where the funds will go locally: “It is not right for rural communities to miss out on property tax revenue from public lands that could be used for local schools and roads,” Griffith said in a statement released […]
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Arrangements announced for Sheldon Lee Compton
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Sheldon Lee Compton, a distinguished Sports Director for Mountain Top Media and former faculty member at Piarist School, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born on April 23, 1976, Sheldon’s life was marked by dedication, talent, and a profound commitment to his family, community, and craft. A proud native of Pikeville, Sheldon earned a Master’s degree, which laid the foundation for his remarkable career. His professional journey was multifaceted and inspiring. As an accomplished journalist, novelist, and poet with five published books, Sheldon was proudly known as the Appalachian Writer. Beyond his […]
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