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The City of Prestonsburg is responding to criticism they received in the death of a Floyd County woman, Amber Spradlin. Last week, Spradlin's family p...

Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton defended the city's 911 center on Monday days after the family of a woman found dead at home in Martin held a press conference.

Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman found stabbed 11 times in a Floyd County home earlier this month, but Amber Spradlin’s death has…

The Presonburg native was found stabbed nearly a dozen times, and while police have yet to identify a suspect, her family is calling for answers.

Prestonsburg's Police Chief has reportedly stepped down. In a statement to WYMT Randy Woods said it has been an honor and privilege to serve with the ...

“She was stabbed not once, not twice, not three times — she was stabbed at least 11 times in her head, her neck and her throat,” said Debbie Hall, Amber Spradlin’s cousin. “These monsters slit her throat.”

PRESTONSBURG, KY (WOWK) – The chief of police for the city of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, has resigned. Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton said on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, that Chief Randy Woods resigned from his position last week. Stapleton says Director of Public Safety for the PPD, Ross Shurtleff has been named as the department’s interim chief […]

Towns across the nation and here in the mountains are feeling the effects of a first responder shortage.

Towns across the nation and here in the mountains are feeling the effects of a first responder shortage.

The Imaginarium, an ADA accessible all-inclusive park which is to be built on Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Prestonsburg campus, was the topic of discussion during a special called