PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man arrested on 20 counts of possessing child porn back in May has now seen his case bumped up to federal court. And in court filings, investigators say the case now involves thousands of pictures and videos, with many of victims younger than 12. Michael Wayne Hilliary, 57, of McCarr, was arrested May 15, after police with a search warrant raided his home and found 20 pictures and videos of child porn on his computer. However, according to an affidavit filed in federal court, a forensic examination of the computer revealed more than 10,000 […]

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UPDATE, 2 p.m.: Prestonsburg Police have charged the driver, Westin Harris, 19, of Allen, in addition to the 17-year-old alleged shooter. Harris now faces felony charges of wanton endangerment and criminal mischief, after police said their continuing investigation uncovered “additional substantial evidence” directly implicating Allen in the shooting. At this time, Harris is not in custody and police have not been able to locate him. They ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them at (606) 886-1010. PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A 17-year-old who allegedly shot at cars as they drove past Bull Creek Trade Center on U.S. 23 […]

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The local business owner faces four charges of theft, previously cited for selling alcohol without a license.

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Store leaders and associates welcomed the public during its official reopening. The store was heavily damaged and stalled following the February floods.

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Superintendent David Trimble gives us his thoughts on students and faculty returning

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