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Pike man arrested for shooting neighbor

SHELBIANA, Ky. -- A Pike County man is facing a felony assault charge for allegedly shooting his neighbor. Police were called to Pikeville Medical Center after a man showed up in the emergency with a gunshot wound in his left foot near the ankle. The victim told police that he was cutting grass on his property at Shelbiana, when 83-year-old Franklin Kendrick came out of his home and began arguing

Fact✓Check | Kentucky Supreme Court halts Goodman impeachment, directs case to Judicial Conduct Commission

Court says allegations against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman should be reviewed by judicial discipline body.

Kentucky’s Jelavic enters transfer portal

Aberdeen hits portal, will need waiver to play

Coca-Cola ousts Pepsi as major hotel chain’s beverage provider

The Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement with Marriott International to replace its competitor Pepsi as the hotel’s beverage provider around the world.

Average gas price up 2 cents in 24 hours, AAA says

Gas prices are continuing to rise.

Perry woman arrested on child porn charges

HAZARD, Ky. -- A Perry County woman has been arrested on child porn charges, following an investigation by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch. Megan Combs, 36, of Hazard, is charged with four counts possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor younger than 12. The charge is a felony, punishable by 1-to-5 years in prison. KSP says it began investigating Combs after

Aging Untold: Why drug and alcohol struggles pose unique challenges for seniors

On this episode of Aging Untold, drug and alcohol interventions can be tough, especially when the struggle has been building for decades. We’ll discuss the unique challenges of intervention for older adults.

State officials confirm leg found at Dewey Lake not human

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Officials with the State Medical Examiner's Office have confirmed that a leg found Monday night at Dewey Lake is not human in origin, the Floyd County Coroner's Office said on Tuesday. The discovery resulted in a social media uproar, after a transcript of a 911 call reporting a "human leg with shoe" had been found at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park was shared. Coroner Greg Nelso

Traffic stop leads to drug arrests

Randy Stevens, 56, of West Portsmouth, and Jessica Darby, 28, of Portsmouth, were arrested.

Artemis II crew names lunar crater for astronaut’s late wife

The Artemis II crew honored a lost loved one with a special request to Mission Control during their lunar flyby.

Mind Muscle Classic | Strength Ritual LLC

Josh Williams from Strength Ritual LLC stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about the second annual Mind Muscle Classic.

Crews on scene of fire at Crepizza

The fire was reported by dispatchers at 98 RHL Boulevard in Charleston just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Valley Auctions on First Look at Four

Glen Yeager from Valley Auctions stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about their First Anniversary celebration.

Magoffin County man sentenced in child exploitation case

After multiple attempts to serve the indictment warrant, Clark said Slusher tried to flee to a small town in Ohio.

KY Democratic chair demands investigation of GOP state senator’s payments from nonprofit

FRANKFORT — The chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party is calling for an investigation into the financial dealings between a political nonprofit called Kentucky Strong Inc. and its president state Sen. Julie Raque Adams. Democratic Party chair Colmon Elridge called on the state attorney general and the Legislative Ethics Commission to launch investigations in response [...]

Ephraim McDowell Health sponsoring free health screenings on April 25

Danville - Ephraim McDowell Health is sponsoring a free health screening at Green River Pentecostal Church in Hustonville on Saturday, April 25. The screenings will be offered from 9 a.m. [...]

Two very different extractions

It will be remembered as a high-stakes, daring plan, next to impossible to accomplish--the rescue of the injured airman who ejected from an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over mountainous [...]

Amber Spradlin hearing rescheduled after judge injured in fall

PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A hearing in the Amber Spradlin murder case that had been set for last Friday was abruptly canceled that morning. Now, we know why the hearing was canceled and when it will take place instead. In an order filed in the case on Monday, Special Judge Eddy Coleman said he was forced to cancel the hearing after being injured in a fall. He added that injury will require surgery, which

Kentucky Supreme Court halts impeachment proceedings against Lexington judge

The Kentucky Supreme Court is ordering lawmakers to drop impeachment proceedings against a circuit judge in Lexington. In a 5-1 opinion issued Monday afternoon, the state’s high court said that the legislature’s impeachment of Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman “encroaches upon the inherent powers of the Judicial Branch” and violates the separation of powers among [...]

Louisa woman charged with auto theft for not returning U-Haul truck

LOUISA, Ky. -- A Lawrence County woman has been arrested after police say she rented a truck and refused to take it back. Ironton, Ohio, Police Department contacted Louisa Police on Friday about the theft. They said they had received a report from U-Haul that Amber Lynn Mitchell, 39, of Louisa, had rented a truck from the company on March 21 and had not returned it. When the company contacted Mitc

Paintsville native returns to Kentucky for Lexington Navy Week

by ASHLEY CRAIGNavy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. – U.S. Navy sailors from across the fleet are headed to Kentucky for Lexington Navy Week, April 7 to 12, to volunteer in the community and discuss why the Navy matters to the Bluegrass State. While many of the sailors are from all over the country, this Navy Week will carry special meaning for visiting sailors from the area, includ

Human remains found in rural Madison County woods

RICHMOND, Ky. (KT) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) at the Richmond Post are conducting a death investigation, following the discovery of human remains in a rural part of Madison County, [...]

Kentucky adds nearly 10,000 new voters before primary

FRANKFORT - Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced that leading up to the May 19 primary election 9,839 new voters were added to the rolls, the biggest surge since [...]

Floyd man charged with beating his mother

BANNER, Ky. -- A Floyd County man is facing a felony assault charge, after his mother reported that he beat her. Sheriff's deputies and state troopers responded after 911 received an open-line call just after 2 a.m. Sunday, during which dispatchers could hear a man screaming that he was going to kill his mother and then himself. A state trooper and EMTs found the victim, who was described as havin

Report: Two SW Va. hospitals at risk of closure due to funding cuts

by RODERICK MULLINS A report released by the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen identifies 10 Virginia hospitals at risk of closure, including two in southwestern Virginia, following recent federal funding adjustments. The report links the financial strain to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative package supported by Republican Reps. John McGuire (5th District), Ben Cline (6th District

The New Battle Against Addiction

Russell Coleman is the Kentucky Attorney General. The AG's Office has launched lawsuits against Roblox, TikTok, Meta and other social media platforms to keep Kentucky kids safe online. For more [...]

Latino civil rights group will appeal order blocking KY in-state tuition for immigrants

A Latino civil rights group plans to appeal a recent federal court ruling that barred Kentucky from granting in-state tuition rates to people without permanent legal status. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) sought to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration last year challenging a state policy. Last week, [...]

Lobbying interests fund small political nonprofit — and a Republican state senator

FRANKFORT — Since January 2023 an obscure political organization named Kentucky Strong Inc. has paid its executive director — state Sen. Julie Raque Adams — $80,500. In fact, 12 payments to Adams totaling $80,500 were the only expenses reported by Kentucky Strong in the three-year period ending January 2026. Over roughly the same period Kentucky [...]

PMC honored at Kentucky Hospital Association Annual Quality Conference

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Six Appalachian businesses receive $10K grants at Invest 606 Showcase

Organizers hope this group is just the beginning, with more Appalachian Kentucky businesses expected to participate in future Accelerate 606 programs.

Police search identify drug trafficking operation

LAKEVILLE – The Magoffin County Sheriff Department executed a search warrant at a home on Rose Branch Spur in the Lakeville community, yielding the confiscation of substantial quantities of drugs, firearms and other drug trafficking-related items, making an arrest in the case the next day. On Sunday, March 29, the Magoffin County Sheriff Department searched [...]

Floyd Co. man arrested on far Middle Fork

FAR MIDDLE FORK – A Floyd County man was arrested on Far Middle Fork after law enforcement conducted a traffic stop that yielded a quantity of methamphetamine and several drug trafficking-related items. According to the arrest citation, Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputies W. Lafferty and N. Watson were patrolling KY Rt. 378 on Tuesday, March [...]

‘Gatti’s Goes Blue’ to spread awareness about child abuse

April is designated nationally as Child Abuse Awareness Month. For the past decade, a Pikeville restaurant has held a special kickoff event for the awareness month.

Former Pike teacher charged with soliciting minors for sexual activity

A former Pike County teacher and coach has been arrested on charges that he, while in a position of authority, used electronic devices with the intention of procuring or promoting the use of a minor for sexual activity.

Former Whitesburg High School becomes men’s recovery facility

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation has turned the old Whitesburg High School into a transitional living facility with 22 fully furnished apartments.

Floyd women charged with drug trafficking in Pike

Two Floyd County women were arrested after, Pikeville Police said, a search warrant was served at a room at a Pikeville motel.

Seep swap set for April 4

The 14th annual Appalachian Seed Swap will be held at Pike Central High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 4. This is a buy-sale-trade style event for heirloom seeds and plants — many of which are considered unique to the Appalachian mountain region.

Vocational students lead the way in Letcher schools

Vocational school students in Letcher County are working at more than 10 agencies and businesses across the county, and 95 percent of them are expected to graduate “post-secondary ready,” Area Technology Center Principal Casey Breeding said. Addressing the Letcher County Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting, Breeding said the state set a goal of 75 percent of students [...] The post V

How Jake Feldhaus grew into Kentucky’s best player

When Jake Feldhaus of Madison Central was named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball, it came as no surprise to his father, Deron Feldhaus, a former University of Kentucky player. “I was pretty confident. I studied the other players,” said Deron Feldhaus, who was one of “The Unforgettables” under Rick Pitino at UK. “(Madison Central coach) Allen (Feldhaus) does a great job of [...] The post How Jake Feldhaus

Spring crappie run comes with need to let some grow up

I’ve heard all kinds of sayings about fishing — the best times to go, moon phases, weather, water levels and just about everything else. Some of those sayings seem to hold true, while others are just old advice that’s been passed around for years. But one saying I’ve always believed is this: when the dogwood trees bloom, it’s time to [...] The post Spring crappie run comes with need to let some gr

What keeps me busy when I’m not on a hunting trip

Struttin’ Time readers, I often get asked a question: “Steve, what do you do when you’re not hunting or fishing?” I usually just pass over that question. But after this weekend, I’ve decided to tell all of you exactly what I do. Listen closely — I spend my extra time with friends, just like you. I’m going to use this [...] The post What keeps me busy when I’m not on a hunting trip first appeared o

30 people turn out for ‘No Kings’ event

Pictured above are some of the 30 people turned out for the No Kings III protest in Whitesburg on Saturday. The event drew an estimated 8 million people in towns and cities across the country. The protest is intended to voice displeasure with President Donald Trump and the billionaire class. According to estimates, at least 8 million attended one of [...] The post 30 people turn out for ‘No Kings’

McGrath: Rising costs top concerns for voters in eastern Kentucky area

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath said rising costs for health care, energy and everyday goods are the top concerns she is hearing from voters across Eastern Kentucky. During a campaign stop in Whitesburg last week, McGrath said affordability — particularly insurance premiums — is driving frustration among residents. “I’m hearing the same thing everywhere — prices,” she said. “How [...]

Golden Alert issued for missing Floyd County man

Asa Chasteen, 30, was last seen in the Martin community walking toward City Hall. His current whereabouts are unknown.