INEZ — A Martin County man went to jail Saturday after deputies uncovered what looked like a phone line recycling plant in his yard. Wendell Taylor Johnson, 25, of Inez, was arrested at 349 Johnson Drive, where Martin County Sheriff’s deputies initially showed up to serve a warrant on a different suspect.

I read with dismay and great disgust of one Larry Oaks, a poor disabled veteran, who is being hounded to bankruptcy by our county officials simply because he cannot afford to clean up his place. How can it be that Martin County, the place where the War on Poverty began,...

INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:. Rondal Lee Endicott, 50, of Inez, was arrested Monday on a bench warrant. Seth A. Hall, 27, and Shelby Rae Sizemore, 27, both of Debord, were arrested Monday at Blakemoor Flats Apartments on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) causing minor injury.

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - One man is dead after a car crash in the Grethel community of Floyd County. Police are investigating a single-car crash that killed Ken Tackett, 59, of Beaver, Wednesday morning. The crash happened on Route 979. Police said Tackett likely suffered a medical emergency before...

The judge in the homicide case of Amber Spradlin turned down a request to lower the $5 million bond for the man who is charged.

FLOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) — In his response to Michael McKinney III’s bond reduction request last week, Commonwealth Attorney Arnold Brent Turner said that DNA from under Amber Spradlin’s fingernail matches a suspect in the case. According to court documents, the DNA matches Michael McKinney II and Michael McKinney III. Hon. Turner said McKinney III […]

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Martin County Sheriff has released a statement on social media criticizing Commissioner Aaron Summers ahead of the 2024 election. In the message posted to Facebook, Sheriff Josh Greene says if people knew about situations behind the scenes, they would be scared. He goes on to say how important it is to notify the public on some of these situations, specifically with County Commissioner Aaron Summers.

FORT GAY, WV – Authorities are investigating a fatal fire in Wayne County. On Monday, October 28, 2024, West Virginia State Police Trooper N.A. Rodgers and members of the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly fire on Mill Creek Road in Fort Gay. The Fort Gay Fire […]

Brianna Vanhoose doesn’t normally play the lottery but decided to give it a try since her aunt gave her the gift, she told Kentucky Lottery officials.

WHEELWRIGHT, Ky. — A Kansas woman is facing criminal charges in Floyd County, after she was allegedly found with contraband outside of the Wheelwright prison, then found with more when she was taken to jail. Kentucky State Police arrested Valance Naweza, 21, of Kansas City, Kans., after a guard...

INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Oct. 17-24: Nelcie Combs (party 1) to Hobert Mills (party 2). Mary Kathryn Stepp (party 1) to Jasper Stepp Jr. (party 2). Aaron Blanton, Jeffie Chaffins, Tammy Chaffins (party 1) to Carol Cantrell, Herbert...

INEZ — Martin County High School’s annual Cardinal Madness is set for Nov. 16. This year’s event is loaded and gives the Cardinal faithful their first glimpse at 2024-2025 boys and girls basketball squads. It also features middle school and elementary boys and the return of the Alumni Games.

INEZ — Rapid expansion of the “Wall of Legends” continues as Hall of Fame (HOF) researchers play hardball to get the scoop on athletes who meet the criteria for induction. The effort has become a labor of meticulous investigation and community involvement. HOF President Dwayne Sweeney explains...

PILGRIM — Get ready: Revival season begins Sunday at Wolf Creek Community Church. The seven-day revival runs from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9 and features nightly services at 7 p.m. led by Pastor Daniel Mayhew and James Maynard. Each evening brings a different gospel group to the stage. King...

Martin County Middle School’s Annaleigh Davis and incoming transfer Makenna Marcum attended the prestigious Chris Paul invite-only camp in Indiana this past weekend. The event features the most promising talent out of 10,000 AAU players. Some of the best-rising talent attend the camp and have seen numerous NBA and...

ELLIOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - New tornado sirens are expected to go up in Elliott County soon. Jim Skaggs, who is the county’s emergency management director, said the six sirens were from FEMA. They will be installed throughout the county with some help from Mountain Rural Telephone Cooperative who...

FLOYD COUNTY — Crayson “Bones” Lafferty was a menace on defense and helped lead Martin County (6-3) to a 35-6 win at Floyd Central (0-9) on Friday night. With the win, the Cardinals have secured a home playoff game in November. Lafferty, the third leading tackler in...

Meals on Wheels is now being offered to residents in the southern part of Magoffin County after a gift to the program by the South Magoffin Community Activists. The community group presented a new 2024 Mitsubishi hatchback to the feeding program after a successful fundraising campaign over the summer. The lack of a reliable vehicle had been the primary roadblock to providing the service in the southern part of the county.

Enjoy a sunny day with cool temperatures, perfect for outdoor activities. Today, residents can expect mainly sunny skies with a cool temperature of -11°C. The morning will start off bright, providing a crisp and refreshing start to the day. As the day progresses, the sunshine will continue, although the temperature will remain on the cooler side. It's a great day to bundle up in warm layers if you're heading outside.

INEZ — Martin County hosted this year’s Eastern Kentucky Elementary Basketball Conference tournament Oct. 14-19. After an exciting week with a few upsets in the third season of the conference, co-founder Sara Kise had much to say about the successful tournament. “It has been so much fun to...