Hindman, KY

Henry Fugate, 87, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026. Born February 5, 1939, in Hindman, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dan and Evie Sloan Fugate. Henry worked as a [...] The post Henry Fugate, age 87, of Russell Springs first appeared on Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS.

HINDMAN, Ky. – A Kentucky pastor has been charged after allegedly generating AI images of child sexual exploitation material. According to a release by the Kentucky State Police, on Oct. 13 around 3:14 p.m., the KSP Electronic Crime Branch arrested 46-year-old Jared Oneil Salmons amid a child sexual abuse material investigation. In a uniform citation, troopers say it was reported...

WHITESBURG, Ky. – One man is dead following a crash on Sunday in Letcher County. According to the Kentucky State Police, shortly before 11 a.m., troopers received a call regarding a two-vehicle injury crash on KY-15 in the Whitesburg community of Letcher County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicated a blue Dodge Ram driven by 34-year-old Travis Thomas of Hindman...