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Pike County Woman Appeals 45-Year Federal Child Exploitation Sentence

LONDON, Ky. (WSIP) – A Pike County woman sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material is appealing her sentence. Pamela Denise Sargent, 45, of Kimper, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of producing child pornography. Prosecutors said she admitted to creating explicit videos involving toddler-aged children. Before sentencing, her attorney argued for a 15-year sentence, citing her low IQ and claims that she acted under threats. Court records show Sargent has now filed […]

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Floyd County Cracking Down on Illegal Dumping

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – Floyd County officials are reminding residents that illegal dumping remains a problem and say enforcement efforts are continuing. A recent illegal dump site was discovered along Allen Banner Road, and officials say cameras are actively monitoring known dumping locations. Anyone caught illegally disposing of trash could face prosecution. County residents can dispose of household waste free once each month on a Monday or Friday at the Rumpke/Floyd County Transfer Station in Martin.

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Martin County Records Kentucky’s Highest Unemployment Rate

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) - Unemployment rates for June rose in 116 counties across Kentucky compared to last year. Martin County has the commonwealth’s highest unemployment rate at 10.6%, followed by Wolfe County at 10.4%, Magoffin County 9.6% and Elliott County at 9.5%. Woodford County has the lowest unemployment rate in the commonwealth at 4.5%.

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$12 Billion AI Data Center Proposed for Former AK Steel Site Near Ashland

ASHLAND, Ky. (WSIP) – A proposed $12 billion AI data center campus could be coming to the former AK Steel site near Ashland. UK-based Rubix Data Centers is considering a 500-acre development that would become the largest planned data center project in Kentucky, with the capacity to use as much electricity as nearly two million homes. Developers say the project could create more than 1,000 construction jobs, about 200 permanent positions, and generate an estimated $40 million annually in local […]

todayJuly 24, 2026 14

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Rocky Adkins Officially Announces Run For Governor

Rocky Adkins is officially sharing plans to run for governor. The former state rep. and senior advisor to governor Beshear shared a Facebook video to make the announcement yesterday. He will face Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman in the next Democratic primary. No Republicans have launched campaigns for Kentucky governor so far.

todayJuly 22, 2026 6

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Johnson Health Board to Hold Rescheduled Special Meeting

The Johnson County Health Department Board has rescheduled a special called meeting to consider employment matters involving Public Health Director Ezalee Pigman. The meeting is now set for Monday evening, July 20th, at 6 p.m. in the department's second-floor training room. According to the agenda, the board will hold a pre-termination conference that was requested in writing by Pigman. Board members may also enter executive session, if necessary, and could appoint an interim public health director if needed. The meeting […]

todayJuly 19, 2026 8

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Paintsville Man Arrested on Drug Charges

A Paintsville man is facing multiple drug trafficking and traffic-related charges following a traffic stop in Lawrence County, that led to a search of his home. Louisa Police arrested James Hicks after officers reportedly found methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, packaging materials, cash and evidence of suspected drug sales during the stop. Investigators later executed a search warrant at Hicks' Paintsville residence, where they say additional drugs and trafficking-related evidence were recovered. Hicks is expected to face additional charges in Johnson […]

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Knott County Woman Killed in Crash

A single vehicle crash early Friday morning has claimed the life of a Knott County woman. 39-year-old Melisa Slone, of Garner, was driving north on KY-15 in Sassafras when her Chevrolet Silverado struck a rock in the roadway, causing the vehicle to overturn. Slone was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor, toxicology results are pending, and she was not wearing a seatbelt.

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One Seriously Injured in Pike County Crash

Kentucky State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person seriously injured Friday morning in Pike County. The collision happened around 10:15 on KY-194 in Freeburn. Morris Casey was driving a Ford Ranger eastbound when he struck the rear of a stopped coal truck that was waiting in a road construction zone. Casey was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment of his injuries. The driver of the coal truck, Larry Conley, was not reported injured. The crash […]

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