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Boyle County fugitive arrested after fleeing authorities in Prestonsburg

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WSIP) – A fugitive from Boyle County was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing from a Floyd County Sheriff's deputy in Prestonsburg. 63-year-old Johnny Ray McQueen is accused of driving away from a traffic stop, damaging property and traveling the wrong way on South Front Street at a high rate of speed. The citation alleges McQueen nearly struck two pedestrians before leaving his vehicle and fleeing on foot behind Billy Ray’s Restaurant. He was arrested and charged with fleeing […]

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Thousands remain without power throughout eastern Kentucky following severe storms

KENTUCKY (WSIP) – Utility customers across eastern Kentucky are still dealing with widespread outages this afternoon. Tuesday's storms left thousands without power, while downing trees and causing widespread damage. Over 11,600 utility customers are without service this afternoon in Carter, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Perry and Pike counties, with most of those outages in Knott, Letcher and Perry counties. Winds up to 80 mph were reported, prompting tornado sirens in Pikeville. No fatalities were reported, only property […]

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Former Magoffin County teacher sentenced to federal prison

ASHLAND, Ky. (WSIP) – A former Magoffin County High School teacher has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for online enticement of a minor. 44-year-old Jason Back of Salyersville was sentenced Monday in federal court. According to his plea agreement, on March 6, 2023, through March 9, 2023, Back enticed a minor to engage in sexual activity. Specifically, during that time period, Back engaged in a text message conversation with a minor and sent a series of sexually […]

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Johnson County Schools move forward with proposed property tax increase

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) - The Johnson County Board of Education is moving forward with a proposed property tax increase. The board unanimously approved raising the district’s tax rate by seven-tenths of a cent, from 61 cents to 61-point-7 cents per 100 dollars of assessed property value during a special meeting Monday evening. The change is expected to generate about a four-percent increase in revenue. Superintendent Thom Cochran says the average taxpayer would pay about $8.40 more per year. The […]

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Kentucky Blood Center facing low supply, donors needed

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WSIP) – Operators of the Kentucky Blood Center are reporting a critical blood supply shortage. The organization says hospital needs are not being fully met due to limited donations and increased need. Transfusions at local hospitals are up 40% over the last week while donation numbers continue to underperform. KBC is in low supply of several blood types, including O+, O- and A-. Those blood types make up more than 50% of the population. All blood types are […]

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Addictive Recovery Center names new CEO

ASHLAND, Ky. (WSIP) – Addictive Recovery Center has named Randy Hunter as its new CEO. Hunter also serves as CEO of Prestonsburg-based Frontier Behavioral Health and will continue in that role. ARC founder and former CEO Tim Robinson Jr. was federally indicted in June for wire fraud and money laundering related to a $4.7 million tax credit scheme. He will stand trial on those charges next February.

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Scam alert involving $10 checks targeting senior citizens

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) - Citizens Bank of Kentucky is warning residents about suspicious mailings targeting senior citizens. The mailings reportedly contain a $10 check from an organization using the name “Senior Benefits.” Officials warn that cashing or responding to the check could result in unwanted phone calls, visits, or sales solicitations for products and services. Anyone receiving one of the checks is encouraged to contact their bank before depositing it. Those who do not wish to participate should shred the […]

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Rajon Rondo, Brandon Webb named to Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame

Louisville, Ky. – Four native Kentuckians who have made significant contributions to sports in the Commonwealth, nationally and on the world stage, have been selected for the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame (KSHOF) Class of 2026. The 49th KSHOF class is comprised of Lexington native Tyson Gay, a world-class sprinter who still holds the American record in the 100-meter dash with the third-fastest time ever; Lebanon native Lisa Mattingly, one of the most highly accomplished basketball officials ever at both […]

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Former Floyd County bus driver will remain in federal custody as new details arise

LONDON, Ky. (WSIP) - A former Floyd County school bus driver accused of attempting to entice a minor for sexual activity will remain in federal custody while his case moves forward. A federal magistrate judge ordered Andrew D. Lewis, 40, of Prestonsburg, detained following a hearing in U.S. District Court this week. Lewis is charged with attempted online enticement to commit first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. Court records provide new details about the investigation, which began March 27 after […]

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