PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Mingo County man has been arrested two years after he was indicted on charges related to an altercation with police. Trellis Ray Cisco, 48, of Matewan, was originally arrested in June of 2024, following an incident that occurred during a traffic stop. Cisco was pulled over for operating an ATV on U.S. 119. During the stop, he was unable to provide police with a license, insurance or registration and allegedly gave them a false name.  He was placed under arrest, at which time police say he fell on the ground and complained of back pain. He […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Court of Appeals has overturned a Pike Circuit Court ruling that allowed a lawsuit against the Pike County Board of Education to proceed following a 2023 collision involving a school bus. The appellate court ruled the school board is protected by governmental immunity and sent the case back to Pike Circuit Court for further proceedings. The lawsuit was filed by Jonathan Collins, who alleges he was seriously injured when a school bus driven by Pike County school bus driver John Robinette collided with his vehicle in Pinsonfork on Dec. 6, 2023. Collins sued both Robinette […]

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Trial date set for two of the three Cincinnatti men

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Yelton required to register as sex offender for life.

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Paul Coleman charged with manslaughter in April 2025

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