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KY man sentenced to prison for using COVID loans to pay for plastic surgery, cruise He was sentenced for defrauding the federal government of more than $1 million.

He bought cars and motorcycles, renovated his kitchen, went on a river cruise and even paid for his wife's plastic surgery. For @kentucky.com

Cousin of murder victim Amber Spradlin enters race against EKY county judge-executive Debbie Hall, the cousin and family advocate of Amber Spradlin, is running against a county official she has accused of negligence.

Spradlin family victim advocate Debbie Hall announces her bid to unseat Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams in next year's election. For @kentucky.com

Lexington organization alleges hostile takeover of Eastern KY charitable fund In a lawsuit, Blue Grass Community Foundation claims another organization is poaching its donors, infringing on its copyright.

The fate of an Eastern Kentucky charitable fund and the millions of dollars it gives away through grants and scholarships is on the line as the Lexington-based Blue Grass Community Foundation sues the Magoffin County Community Foundation in federal court. For @kentucky.com

KY Power secures settlement to reinvest in aging W.Va. coal plant as energy bills rise Eastern Kentucky power company says long-term investments in deteriorating plant are best for customers, despite ongoing rate increases.

Energy bills are on the rise in Eastern Kentucky and the region's primary electrical utility is doubling down its investment in an aging, West Virginia coal-fired power plant. For @kentucky.com

EKY judge found not guilty in federal fraud trial. Now he’s back on the bench A jury acquitted him in the federal fraud case Tuesday.

Pike County Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall is back on the bench today just hours after a jury acquitted him of all charges in a federal theft-of-government-property trial. For @kentucky.com
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Weddle sued for doxxing Bevin-pardoned critic, wrongful termination of policeman Two new lawsuits are the latest in a long string of legal fights involving the London mayor, who was first elected in 2022.

More legal drama for the embattled mayor of London, Ky.: A former school administrator convicted on child porn charges and later pardoned by the governor is suing the mayor for allegedly spreading his private information. w/@austin-horn.bsky.social @kentucky.com

High-profile EKY murder trial postponed as state crime lab DNA testing continues The backlogged state police lab still has evidence to test for DNA matches in the case against the son of a Prestonsburg dentist.

The jury trial against a man charged in the 2023 murder of a Prestonsburg woman is on hold as prosecutors await DNA evidence testing at the Kentucky State Police crime lab in Frankfort.
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Eastern KY church removes interior wall, switches location to welcome big revival crowd What was a three-day event is nearing 20 days of nightly worship.

This little mountain church in Eastern Kentucky kicked off its annual three-night revival in late October. Eighteen days later, it's still going strong.
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I'm excited to share that I've started a new position covering Eastern Kentucky and environmental news across the commonwealth for the @kentucky.com. I'm thrilled to embark on this new chapter in my career and look forward to what’s ahead.

Senate Panel Approves Bills Boosting Employee Ownership Plans Legislation setting uniform employee stock ownership plan valuation standards and creating a new office for worker-ownership issues cleared a Senate labor committee as federal lawmakers show growing i...

Rare, bipartisan legislation supporting employee stock ownership plans is gaining traction on Capitol Hill.