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HAZARD, Ky. (WSIP) - State and federal funding has been secured to begin design studies for a four-lane expansion of the Hal Rogers Parkway between London and Hazard. The project would widen nearly 60 miles of the highway, which currently includes both two and four-lane sections. The design phase is expected to cost more than $50 million. No construction timetable has been announced.
GREENUP COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Martin County GED instructor at the Greenup County Detention Center is facing felony charges after authorities say she smuggled drugs to inmates inside a Mother's Day card. Crystal Hazlett, 46, of Inez was arrested after security video showed Hazlett giving an inmate a pink card, which contained Suboxone strips. Hazlet is charged with first-degree promoting contraband and second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Pike County jury has convicted a Floyd County man of first-degree sexual abuse stemming from a 2022 indictment. Scotty Hall, 49, of Teaberry, was found guilty Tuesday following a two-day trial in Pike Circuit Court. The indictment alleged Hall committed a sexual act in front of a child under 16. Jurors recommended a four-year prison sentence. Hall was taken into custody following the verdict and is being held without bond. Formal sentencing is set […]
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – The Pikeville City Commission continues to explore the possibilities of data center projects. This week, the commission approved an extension of its memorandum of understanding with MD Squared Power LLC regarding the development of a data center at the Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park. The first memorandum was agreed upon on April 20 and was good for 120 days. The memorandum allows the city and company to continue negotiations while both parties determine if a final agreement […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
