Drug Related Eastern District of Kentucky NEWS U.S. Department of Justice

Ashland Couple Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking

ASHLAND, Ky. – A couple from Ashland, Ky., Franklin Certain, 38, and Rikki Wurts, 24, were sentenced in federal court on Friday, to 120 months and 70 months in prison respectively, before U.S. District Judge David Bunning, for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to Certain and Wurts’ plea agreements, on […]

Death Investigation KSP Press Release NEWS

KSP Investigates Deadly Breathitt County Fire

Lost Creek, KY. (October 27, 2020) – One person is dead following a residential fire in the Lost Creek Community of Breathitt County. On October 26, 2020, at approximately 4:53 A.M, firefighters with Watts-Caney Fire Department responded to the residence on KY-476 and located what they believed to be a deceased person inside. Troopers and Detectives with […]

Auto Accident Death Investigation KSP Press Release NEWS

Wolfe County Fatal Collision

Campton, KY. (October 23, 2020) –On October 22, 2020, Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from Wolfe County Dispatch with a two vehicle injury collision. Investigators determined through their investigation, Yolanda Anderson, 59 years of age, of Jackson, KY was traveling south on KY 15 in a 2007 Toyota Sienna.  Teddy […]

Drug Related Eastern District of Kentucky NEWS U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Attorney Duncan Promotes 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

LEXINGTON, KY – U.S. Attorney Robert M. Duncan, Jr. wants to ensure that everyone knows how to rid their homes of unused and unwanted medications. The DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and […]

Community News HCTC NEWS School

Bryan Barger joins HCTC faculty

Bryan Barger earned his associate degree from Hazard Community and Technical College, then earned a bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University. Now with a master’s degree from Wayne State College, he has joined the faculty at HCTC as the First Year Experience (FYE) 105 Instructor and Online & Assessment Coach.               Barger, who started Sept. […]

KSP Press Release NEWS

KSP Charges Simpson Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Franklin, Ky. (October 21, 2020) — On October 21, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Daniel Ray Estes, 20, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Estes was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images […]

Community News KY Transportation Dist 10 NEWS

Planned work on KY 15 in Knott County will impact travel between Hazard and Whitesburg

Road to be closed on an as-yet-undetermined date JACKSON, Ky.  – A rockfall hazard removal project under development along KY 15 in Knott County will impact travel between Hazard and Whitesburg in upcoming days. Engineers and maintenance personnel from District 12 are preparing for a total closure of KY 15 at milepoint 4.1 in Knott County, just […]