Irvine man sentenced to 87 months for multi-county oxycodone distribution
The Eastern Kentucky District U.S. Attorney Office announced today, an Irvine man, Chad Newman, age 40, was sentenced to 87 months in prison, by U.S. District Judge Robert E. Wier, for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. According to his plea agreement, from January 1, 2019, until April 11, 2023, Newman conspired with others to distribute oxycodone […]
Man arrested after jumping in front of vehicles in London
A Laurel County man has been arrested after reportedly standing in the middle of the roadway and jumping in front of passing vehicles The Laurel County Sheriffs office says Mark Roberts, age 59 of London, was arrested Wednesday evening around 5:30. The arrest occurred on Lick Fork Road, approximately 4 miles east of London. While in […]
Madison County Health Department offering grants up to $10,000 for local organizations who qualify
The Madison County Health Department announced this week it is offering grants of up to $10,000 for community-based organizations working to improve public health. If you have an innovative, evidence-based project addressing community needs, they urge you to apply today to help make a difference! Applications are open for initiatives running from April to October […]
Body found in Pike County Fire
One person was found dead inside a home after a fire Wednesday night in Pikeville. Firefighters and Kentucky State Police responded to the call just after 10 Wednesday night. Investigators said they found one body inside the structure fire on 23 south at Caney Drive. Pike County Coroner Kevin Hall told WBON-TV the body has not been […]
