Whitley County, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 162 Months for Armed Methamphetamine Trafficking

LONDON, Ky. — The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a Whitley County man, Michael Andrew Nakonechny, 41, was sentenced to 162 months in federal prison on Tuesday, by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.

Fayette County, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 240 Months for Armed Drug Trafficking and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

FRANKFORT, KY — The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a Lexington man, Cary Lamar Wilkerson, Jr., 24, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison on Tuesday, by U.S. District Judge Gregory VanTatenhove, for two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, one count of possession with intent to distribute 10 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue, two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and one count of possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl mixture. ­­­

ARRESTED: Theft Suspect Taken into Custody in Clay County, Kentucky

MANCHESTER, KY - According to the Manchester Police Department (MPD), Police Chief Jeff Couch is reporting that on Monday, September 18, 2023, Officer Nate Bishop arrested a Clay County man in reference to a warrant obtained by the Manchester Police Department.

Secretary of State Michael Adams

SECRETARY OF STATE ADAMS CELEBRATES NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY - ENCOURAGES KENTUCKIANS TO REGISTER TO VOTE, CHECK REGISTRATION INFORMATION

FRANKFORT, KY (September 19, 2023) – On National Voter Registration Day, Secretary of State Michael Adams encourages Kentuckians to register to vote, and if they are registered, to check their registration information and update it as necessary.

Local child gets a piggyback ride at 2023 Shoes 4 the Soul event

Shoes 4 the Soul hosted by Appalachian Ministries at University of the Cumberlands in Whitley County, Kentucky provides Shoes, Essentials to 600 Children

WILLIAMSBURG, KYThis year’s Shoes 4 the Soul event, hosted by Appalachian Ministries at University of the Cumberlands, provided new tennis shoes, socks, and hygiene items – not to mention a fun, memorable day – for more than 600 children from five local schools.

ARRESTS: Adults admit using Meth, Minor Children found Living in Home in Deplorable Condition during Complaint Investigation in Laurel County, Kentucky

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Tommy Houston along with Deputy Josh Morgan arrested two individuals on Saturday afternoon September 16, 2023 at approximately 12:51 PM.

 

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