Rounds of showers and thunderstorms continue to move across Kentucky today through Saturday evening, with persistent concerns about heavy rain and flash flooding.
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A group of friends broke down a door and ran into a burning Wisconsin home to help a family trapped inside.
Our crew at the scene showed heavy damage to the home.
A parasite linked to severe gastrointestinal illness is showing up in the tri-state region, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled lane closures on Versailles Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree cleanup.
By Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts On the Fourth of July, I realized I needed corn on the cob to round out my menu. My family was coming to celebrate [...]
Flood watch for two more days and nights suggests in time we will deal with high water. Tony gives his take.
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Rowan County is stepping up to support the volunteer firefighters who protect its communities by having paid volunteers. Many volunteer firefighters juggle full-time jobs and family responsibilities alongside emergency calls. "Full time job always has to come first, and family has to come first," Terry Kidd, a volunteer firefighter, said. This is...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky has a plan if it suddenly loses a U.S. senator — but that plan has changed significantly in recent years, and questions remain about how it would work in practice. The state updated its U.S. Senate succession law in 2024, eliminating the option for a temporary appointment and instead requiring the governor...
Nebraska officials say they have confiscated dozens of animals, including a zebra, from a Nebraska home on Thursday.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly was assigned to be one of the snipers in the plotted attack on June 14.
Kentucky's latest crime report shows a nearly 11% increase in sex offenses — but advocates say the numbers may reflect more survivors seeking help, not necessarily more assaults occurring.
It's been a pretty typical early July week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with warm and humid conditions along with scattered storms popping up through the day and we saw more of the same on Thursday. With some upper level energy slowly creeping east of the Ohio Valley combined with all the moisture in place, morning low clouds...
Former University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is set to move to a part-time role with the university that includes a schedule for $3.06 million in severance payments.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Two people from the Tri-Cities area were arrested early Thursday morning by members of the Cumberland Police Department. Caleb Day and Lacey Allen were both [...]
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its July general membership meeting for an afternoon focused on education, community partnerships, organizational updates [...]
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A mother in crisis safely and anonymously surrendered her newborn at the Safe Haven Baby Box at the Danville Fire Department in May. According to a news release from Safe Haven Baby Box, when the infant was placed in the box, silent alarms immediately alerted firefighters. First responders reached the surrendered infant within...
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise CIVIL LAWSUITS Denali Capital, LLC., vs. Tyler Roark — credit card debt collection. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC., vs. Lloyd Lefevers — credit card debt collection. [...]
CUMBERLAND, Ky. -- Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College has named Dr. Erin Reasor as its new Chief Academic Officer, marking a significant milestone in both the college's future and [...]
By Sean Daniels Spiritual Gifts There IS a cure for the summertime blues. Many years ago, a song was released titled “Summertime Blues,” and although this song was fun and [...]
fter six years as an assistant, Brett Widner is moving up as the leader of the Harlan County High School golf program. “I’m incredibly excited and blessed for the opportunity [...]
As U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization nears one month, people in his home state of Kentucky are raising questions about the seven-term senator’s condition and his fitness to serve.
“We are helping to make Kentuckians whole."
Although Letcher County still has an air ambulance base complete with a helipad, hangar, crew quarters and fueling facilities, it no longer has a medical helicopter stationed there — a change Jenkins Fire Chief Rick Corbett says is increasing response times for critically ill and seriously injured patients. Corbett raised the issue during Monday night’s Jenkins City Council meeting, saying [...] T
One man was shot and another was in jail after an incident on Sheas Fork Monday night. Brian Lee, of Pikeville, was taken to Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left chest/shoulder. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Sheas Fork, a hollow on the edge of Fleming Neon and McRoberts. According to a citation filed [...] The post Man charged in McRoberts shooting fir
Three-star offensive lineman Reed Gerken of Ohio is considered one of the nation’s top 50 interior linemen in the 2027 recruiting class and has committed to play in the Southeastern Conference for Kentucky. However, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound Gerken tries to use his football prowess to promote his faith and lists “follower of Christ” as the top of his profile on [...] The post UK’s star shooter is im
My radio days aren’t so far behind me that I don’t remember how faithfully people listened or the kindness they always showed me. Now, every so often, someone will stop me and tell me how much they enjoy reading Struttin’ Time in The Mountain Eagle — even people who don’t hunt or fish. That means more to me than you [...] The post I’m very grateful for friends, readers and good memories first appe
There’s just something timeless about a summer cookout with friends, family or neighbors. Whether it’s the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill or the smell of your favorite seasonal sides, the event invokes nostalgia and camaraderie. While the spotlight may land on the burgers and barbecued fare, seasoned grill masters know the supporting cast matters, too. Makers of soft, [...] The post 6 Savv
Members of the Letcher County Homemakers recently traveled to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg, where they toured the restored Shaker community, learned about its unique history and traditions, and enjoyed a day of fellowship. The trip included lunch at Marcella’s Restaurant in Mount Vernon. The excursion was sponsored through the Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service. The p
Hello, everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful week and holiday weekend. The heat certainly wore me out. We stayed home for the Independence Day festivities, and I spent most of the time sitting on the porch with a fan. I think I’ll make plans for next year. It was also a sad weekend for our family. My cousin, [...] The post CAT managed an escape from the screened porch first appeared on The Moun
Funeral services for Juanita Adams Wright, 83, were held Friday, June 26 at the Cram Creek Pentecostal Church near Mayking. Mrs. Wright died June 23 while surrounded by her children and other family members. The widow of Daniel Van Wright, the man who “brought light to her life,” she was a caring and loving mother to surviving daughters Tammie Isom [...] The post Funeral services held for Juanita
Over this holiday weekend, as we celebrated America's 250th birthday, I couldn't help but reflect on the costs of war.
The first week of July brought a heat wave that had air conditioning units humming and fans turning as Kentucky Power customers tried to beat the heat, according to a statement from the company.
The Pike County Public Library District Board of Trustees held a brief regular meeting on June 29 to discuss routine agenda matters.
SALYERSVILLE – Several cases came to a conclusion in Magoffin County Circuit Court recently, with the following judgments and sentencings handed down by Circuit Judge Kimberley Childers in June. Jeremiah D. Crowder, 42, of Charleston, WV, pleaded guilty in May via a plea deal on the charge of theft by deception – cold checks, $1,000 [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in special session on Tuesday, June 30, conducting business to prepare for the new fiscal year. The court approved appropriation transfers for the 2026 fiscal year to balance the budget at the end of the fiscal year. They also approved to renew the employee insurance plans for [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Only you can prevent blood shortages, and that starts by donating blood at an upcoming Kentucky Blood Center blood drive in your community. Blood cannot be manufactured. That means the health of the blood supply – and the patients who rely on it for a variety of needs – is entirely dependent [...]
Kentucky State Police Post 9 said in a statement it is prepared to join law enforcement across the nation for Operation C.A.R.E.(Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) during the Independence Day holiday weekend on July 2-5.
An independent sampling of water produced, purchased and distributed by the Mountain Water District indicated no issues with water quality.
In the latest round, eight counties — including Perry, Letcher and Johnson — and two cities are sharing funds to fix or replace 10 bridges.
Kentucky took part in a national takedown that charged hundreds of people across 45 states. Six people now face state or federal charges.
SALYERSVILLE — The Magoffin County High School cheerleading program will hold its annual golf scramble at Paintsville Golf Course on Friday, July 10. Registration for the MCHS Cheerleaders Golf Scramble will start at 8 a.m. on the morning of the event. The scramble will begin at 9 a.m. Teams participating in the scramble will be [...]
SALYERSVILLE — The KHSAA Dead Period will end at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. Prior to the start of the KHSAA Dead Period in late-June, numerous Magoffin County student-athletes remained active. Annually, student-athletes are sidelined June 25-July 9 via the KHSAA Dead Period. The Dead Period was adopted 20-plus years ago by member schools [...]
SALYERSVILLE — The 7th Annual Magoffin County Youth Baseball/Softball Cornhole Tournament is set to be held at the Salyersville City Park on Friday, July 3. The cornhole tournament will start at 7 p.m. The entry fee for the cornhole tournament is $30 per team. Registration for the cornhole tournament will start at 6:30 p.m. The [...]
KSP says they responded to the scene of single-vehicle crash on U.S. 23 in the Pikeville community of Pike County on Wednesday.
Edelen framed the project as an opportunity for coal communities to benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
The city of Hazard is preparing for a full weekend of Fourth of July events in Perry County, with officials also urging residents to take precautions as high temperatures are expected during the outdoor festivities.
Throughout the Ohio River island’s history, flora and fauna have reacted and adjusted to human development like oil and gas wells. As humans abandoned the infrastructure, they've reclaimed their space. The post Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .