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Man Charged After Struggle with Magoffin Deputy in Salyersville

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – A man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he fought with a Magoffin County deputy following reports he was attempting to break into homes and apartments in Salyersville. 52-year-old Timothy Lynn McKenzie allegedly became combative, charged at the deputy and fled on foot after a Taser deployment proved ineffective. Following a second struggle, McKenzie was taken into custody. Investigators say he was under the influence of methamphetamine and was lodged in the Big Sandy Regional […]

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Martin County Teen Charged with Felony Assault in Stabbing

MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Martin County teenager has been charged with felony assault after deputies say a man was stabbed during a fight. 17-year-old Robert Brayden Moore was arrested after investigators determined he allegedly stabbed another man during an altercation. The victim was treated at Three Rivers Medical Center for injuries authorities say were consistent with a knife wound. Moore, who told deputies he had been drinking and could not remember the incident, was charged with second-degree assault.

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Diversified Energy Eyes AI Data Center Project in Letcher County

JENKINS, Ky. (WSIP) – A local company has secured an option to purchase land in Letcher County to build artificial intelligence data centers. Diversified Energy is evaluating construction of a 100-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant to power a future AI data center at the Gateway Regional Business Park in Jenkins. Officials say no data center has committed to the site.

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Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Fatal Pike County Crash

META, Ky. (WSIP) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning on U.S. 119 in Pike County. Troopers say a Mitsubishi Eclipse driven by Harley Dempsey was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes in the Meta community when it collided with a Chevrolet Traverse driven by Stony Blackburn. Dempsey was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

todayJuly 15, 2026

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Lawrence County Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Lawrence County man has been arrested after a grand jury indicted him on fentanyl-related charges. Court records show 35-year-old Tommy Church was taken into custody July 9 on charges of engaging in organized crime and importing fentanyl into Kentucky. Prosecutors allege Church participated in an ongoing fentanyl trafficking operation between July and September of 2025. He is being held in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on a $50,000 cash bond.

todayJuly 15, 2026

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Floyd County Woman Missing Since June Located

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSIP) – A Floyd County woman who had been reported missing since June has been located. Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt reports that Brandi Moore, 41, of McDowell, is expected to, “return home soon.” No other details about where she was found or what led to her being found were released.

todayJuly 15, 2026

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Kentucky Flags Lowered to Honor Late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Flags across Kentucky are flying at half-staff this week in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly Saturday. The senator was remembered following his death, with officials recognizing his years of public service.  The lowered flags will remain at half-staff until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18th. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging residents, businesses and organizations across the commonwealth to join in the tribute.

todayJuly 14, 2026 1

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Former Elliott County Ambulance Director Indicted on Six Felony Charges

A former Elliott County Ambulance Service director is facing six felony charges following an investigation by the Kentucky Attorney General's Office. A grand jury indicted 40-year-old Michael Burling on charges including abuse of public trust, theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking, tampering with public records and possession of a forged instrument. Investigators allege the crimes occurred between 2018 and 2024 while Burling served as ambulance service director, accusing him of fraudulently using employer funds and falsifying records. Burling was […]

todayJuly 13, 2026

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Adkins Leaves Beshear Administration, Expected to Launch Governor Bid

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's senior advisor, Rocky Adkins, has stepped down after serving his last day on July 10. Beshear thanked the former House leader for helping guide Kentucky through the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple natural disasters and years of economic growth. Adkins joined the administration in 2019 after representing Rowan, Elliott and Lewis counties in the Kentucky House for more than 30 years. It has also been reported that Adkins plans to announce his campaign for governor next week. Lieutenant […]

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