AMBURGEY, Ky. — Kentucky State Police are investigating after human remains were discovered Monday morning in Knott County. Troopers, along with volunteer search-and-rescue personnel and K-9 teams from Indiana K-9 United, were searching a wooded area off Big Branch Road at Amburgey when the remains were found shortly before 10 a.m. The Knott County Coroner pronounced the individual dead at the scene. The remains have been sent to the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for an autopsy and positive identification. The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by Kentucky State Police Det. Nathan Roark.

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The prosecution has filed its response to a request by Michael McKinney that he be freed from home incarceration and drug testing requirements. McKinney is charged with evidence tampering related to the murder of Amber Spradlin, whose body was found in his home June 18, 2023. McKinney’s son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with her murder. Like Michael McKinney, M.K. McKinney and family friend Josh Mullins are also charged with multiple counts of evidence tampering for allegedly trying to cover up the crime. After the murder trial was delayed until January during a hearing last month, Michael […]

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources invites residents and visitors of all ages to take advantage of Kentucky’s “Free Fishing Weekend,” June 6 and 7. This annual event allows everyone to enjoy fishing in waters across the commonwealth without purchasing a fishing license or permit. All other regulations, including size limits and the number of fish an individual is permitted to keep, still apply. Permission is always needed if fishing in private waters. Communities all across Kentucky participate by offering fun special events for anglers, especially for youth. Check local listings or click on the Free Fishing […]

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