WKCB 107.1 The Killer B

11/24/2025

Latest Knott County 2026 Election Candidate Filings as of 4:00pm 11-24-25

11/24/2025

Updated candidate registry list for Perry County Election 2026.

11/24/2025

**UPDATE**

Kentucky State Police make an arrest in an ongoing Death Investigation in Floyd County

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (November 24, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post has made an arrest in connection with this investigation.

Following the ongoing investigative efforts, troopers took 35-year-old Joshua Gayheart of Beaver into custody. He has been lodged in the Floyd County Detention Center and is currently charged with Murder.

** Original Release **

BEAVER, Ky. (November 21, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call from Prestonsburg 911 on Friday, November 21, 2025, requesting assistance regarding an unresponsive female in the Beaver community of Floyd County.

KSP troopers and investigators responded to the 14000 block of Kentucky Route 979 where they discovered a deceased female.

The initial investigation indicated Sarah Slone, 35 years old of Beaver, suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Floyd County Coroner’s Office. Slone’s body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

Detective Dylan Mullins is leading the investigation and was assisted on scene by KSP personnel.

11/24/2025

Perry County Sheriff’s office in Hazard claims Julian Tackett Commissioner of the KHSAA will not respond to emails about alleged betting on high school games in the 14th region.

Several weeks ago I was advised of specific information regarding betting on High School basketball games in the 14th Region.

As soon as I was made aware of this information I attempted to schedule a meeting with the KHSAA. I sent an official email to request this. My intent was to privately make them aware of this information so they could monitor the specifics, as this was not a widespread report of any misconduct by 14th Region Officials but very specific. My email and request, which is attached, was never replied to, to my knowledge. I made a public statement yesterday in regards to this allegation. I have since then been reached out to by the 14th Region Officials association and ask to elaborate or redact my statement. I chose to elaborate.

I do not wildly make claims just to be making them. I am not a politician, I am the chief law enforcement officer of Perry County. When I am notified of possible misconduct I attempt to report it to the proper authorities and oversight personnel who have the resources and abilities to investigate such claims.

High School sports involve children. I take it very seriously when those situations are reported to me that children may be affected by sports betting. Instead of just blasting publicly, my desire was this to be discreetly monitored by experts to see if they noticed any inconsistencies that should seek further investigation or action.

I would like to add that I have no political ambitions. I am not running for any elected position. I am set to retire on 12/31/2026 as sheriff. I had previously planned to run for other offices to try to help with some of the concerns that have been reported to me. I will be a private citizen and live in this county and amongst the people beginning 01/01/2027.

I would like to reiterate in closing, there is not a widespread allegation against 14th region officials. I would be happy to sit down with anyone from KHSAA if they would want to drive to Hazard and meet with me at my office.

These reports are simply reports of misconduct and not probable cause that any misconduct has been committed . That will be up to the proper authorities to investigate and determine if they wish.

Respectfully ,
Sheriff Joe Engle

11/24/2025

Black Friday Deals Start Now at Greg's Custom Audio Pikeville! 606-432-1132

12 Months same as cash as well as leasing options available! Call Greg's Now for more information 606-432-1132

11/24/2025

U.S. Forest Service Prescribed Fire Operations Underway

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises the public that the U.S. Forest Service is conducting prescribed fire operations within the Redbird Wildlife Management Area today in Leslie County, and is expected to last through nighttime hours.

Motorists traveling in the area should use extra caution, as smoke may be visible along:
• U.S. 421, east of Big Creek
• Hal Rogers Parkway, east of Big Creek

Visibility may become temporarily reduced, especially during early morning or evening hours. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, use headlights, and remain alert for possible smoke drift and personnel working in the area.

11/23/2025

UPDATE: Virginia State Police confirmed to News 5 that agents were sent to the residence of 46-year-old Travis L. Turner in Appalachia on Thursday night.