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Pike County Judge Denies Recusal Request Amid Dispute With Prosecutor

November 7, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — Pike Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall has denied a request by Commonwealth's Attorney Bill Slone to remove himself from a sexual abuse case amid allegations that the judge is considering a lawsuit ag...

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Johnson County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Firearms Charges

November 5, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

ASHLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) — Brian Charles, 43, of Thelma, has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges stemming from an investigation in Johnson County earlier this year.   Charles, also known as “Butter...

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Judge Dismisses Claims Against Floyd County Officials, Prestonsburg in Amber Spradlin Lawsuit

November 5, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Floyd Circuit Court judge has dismissed several claims against local government officials and agencies in a civil lawsuit stemming from the 2023 murder of Amber Spradlin.   Special Judge John F. Vi...

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Judge Denies Bond Modification Motions in Amber Spradlin Murder Case

October 30, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — The three men charged in connection with the murder of Amber Spradlin appeared in Pike Circuit Court Friday as preparations continue for their January trial.   Judge Eddy Coleman denied recent motions s...

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Three Men Sentenced to Prison in Separate Johnson County Cases

October 30, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — Three men have been sentenced to prison following convictions in separate criminal cases in Johnson County.   According to the 24th Judicial Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Joshu...

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Prosecutors Dispute Defense DNA Claims in Amber Spradlin Murder Case

October 30, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — Prosecutors are opposing a request to remove Michael K. McKinney III from home incarceration in the Amber Spradlin murder case, disputing his attorney’s interpretation of recent DNA findings. &nbs...

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Three Defendants Seek Changes to Release Conditions in Amber Spradlin Murder Case

October 29, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — The three defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder case are asking Pike Circuit Court to ease their pretrial release conditions following new DNA findings.   Michael K. McKinney III wants his home i...

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Former Wolfe County Animal Shelter Treasurer Indicted in $112,000 Theft Case

October 28, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) — A former treasurer of the Wolfe County Animal Shelter has been indicted on a felony theft charge involving more than $112,000.   Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday that a Wolf...

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Man Accused of Killing Kentucky State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty

October 27, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WMDJ) - A Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting a Kentucky State Police trooper during a traffic stop has pleaded not guilty.   Emonnie Branch, 51, of Portland, Tennessee, appeared in Warren Circuit Court Tue...

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Attorney General Seeks Action in Decades-Old Breathitt County Triple Murder Case

October 22, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is seeking to move forward with a long-delayed legal proceeding involving the state's longest-held death row inmate.   Karu Gene White, 67, was sentenced to...

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Pike County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges

October 16, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

LONDON, Ky. (WMDJ) - A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to two federal child exploitation charges stemming from a 2023 investigation.   Gary Don Hampton, 49, of Virgie, entered his guilty pleas Wednesday, October 14, in U.S. Distr...

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Big Sandy Inmate Sentenced to 30 Months for Assaulting Federal Officer

October 15, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

ASHLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) — An inmate at the United States Penitentiary at Big Sandy has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for assaulting a federal correctional officer.   Malik Alleyne, 30, was sentenced Tuesday, October 13th,...

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Trial in Martin County Child Death Case Moved to Johnson County

October 9, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — The jury trial for two Martin County parents charged in the death of their 11-year-old son will now take place in Johnson County.   WYMT reports a judge granted a request from attorneys for Patrick...

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Eastern Kentucky Judge Larry Thompson Reelected as Chief Judge of Court of Appeals

October 7, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) — Chief Court of Appeals Judge Larry E. Thompson has been elected by his fellow judges to serve a second four-year term as chief judge.   Thompson will be sworn in for the new term in January. The chief j...

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Pike County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Firearm Charges

September 2, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

LONDON, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges stemming from a case that also resulted in charges against a co-defendant.   Wayne Buzard, 57, appeared in federal court Monday and...

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Stines Appeals Bond Denial to Kentucky Court of Appeals

September 1, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines have appealed a judge’s decision to hold him without bond while he awaits trial in the death of District Judge Kevin Mulli...

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Pike County Judge Denies Recusal Request Amid Dispute With Prosecutor

Johnson County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Firearms Charges

Judge Dismisses Claims Against Floyd County Officials, Prestonsburg in Amber Spradlin Lawsuit

Judge Denies Bond Modification Motions in Amber Spradlin Murder Case

Three Men Sentenced to Prison in Separate Johnson County Cases

Prosecutors Dispute Defense DNA Claims in Amber Spradlin Murder Case

Three Defendants Seek Changes to Release Conditions in Amber Spradlin Murder Case

Former Wolfe County Animal Shelter Treasurer Indicted in $112,000 Theft Case

Man Accused of Killing Kentucky State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty

Attorney General Seeks Action in Decades-Old Breathitt County Triple Murder Case

Pike County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges

Big Sandy Inmate Sentenced to 30 Months for Assaulting Federal Officer

Trial in Martin County Child Death Case Moved to Johnson County

Eastern Kentucky Judge Larry Thompson Reelected as Chief Judge of Court of Appeals

Pike County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Firearm Charges

Stines Appeals Bond Denial to Kentucky Court of Appeals

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