LOUISA, Ky. — A Lawrence County man has been arrested after police were tipped off to child porn activity. State troopers obtained a search warrant for the home of Michael Hudnall, 50, of Louisa, after they received a report that an explicit image of a child younger than 12 had been uploaded from his account on the messaging app Kik. Hudnall provided police with access to two tablets and a cellphone, telling officers they contained pornography, including bestiality. A search of the devices turned up the child sexual abuse material that prompted the search. When a trooper informed Hudnall that […]

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LOGAN, W.Va. — A Pike County man was killed Friday evening in a coal mining accident in Logan County. Gary Chapman, 33, of South Williamson, died when a roof collapsed at Arch Resources’ Mountaineer 2 Mine near Logan. “When we lose a miner, it’s not just a loss for the community, but a loss for the entire State of West Virginia,” West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said in a statement Friday night. “Mr. Chapman’s loss is a powerful reminder that we should always have a deep gratitude for every one of our coal miners.” The incident remains under investigation.

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LITTCARR, Ky. — Kentucky State Police troopers are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Knott County. The incident occurred at Littcarr, where officers were involved in a shooting with a suspect. No officers were injured. KSP Public Information Officer Trooper Matt Gayheart reported on social media that there is no current threat to public safety. The identity of the suspect has not yet been released.

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SITKA, Ky. — A Johnson County man wanted after being indicted for running from police was arrested Friday morning, after leading police on a chase. A Johnson County sheriff’s deputy spotted Tylor Douglas Wagoner, 26, of Meally, riding an ATV on Route 201 just after 1:30 Friday morning. The deputy knew Wagoner to be wanted on a couple of active warrants, including one after he was indicted for fleeing police, endangering an officer and other charges. When the deputy tried to stop him, he said Wagoner sped away instead, prompting yet another chase. The pursuit continued back and forth on […]

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BELFRY, Ky. — Belfry Volunteer Fire Department is in mourning after one of its members died while responding to a fire Wednesday evening. Firefighter Darrell Helton, 49, was helping to shuttle water while the department responded to a mutual aid call for a structure fire. According to the Supporting Heroes organization, which recognizes the sacrifices of fallen first responders, Helton reported feeling a fluttering in his chest but told colleagues he was fine. After delivering a last load of water, he sat down on the tanker’s running board, when he suddenly collapsed from a heart attack. Efforts to resuscitate him […]

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