The Lexington Police Department has confirmed that officers worked directly with the Department of Homeland Security this week, executing several search warrants at multiple locations.
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A hiker in Arizona is fighting for his life after being stung by bees more than 100 times, according to officials.
Kentucky State Police is reporting that human skeletal remains were located in wooded area in Madison County Saturday afternoon.
Kentucky State Police say an investigation is underway after human remains were found in Madison County on Saturday.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — With spring break in Fayette County just days away, community advocates are working to ensure kids do not go hungry while they are out of the classroom. Councilmember Tyler Morton and other community partners announced Thursday morning the annual "Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break" initiative is returning for 2026. The program provides...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The new greenhouse at Tates Creek Middle School is officially open following a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility on Thursday morning. This project was the idea of Avery Adams, a three-year alumni at the middle school. “It's just beautiful to see, and I’ve always loved sustaining life. And I’ve always wanted to...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — What started in Lexington has grown into a global movement raising awareness for TAR syndrome, a rare genetic condition. "TARS is an acronym. It stands for thrombocytopenia absent radius, and it is the deficiency of the platelets," Jylan Ross said. Ross, the founder of the TAR Syndrome Association, is raising awareness to create...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — While large-scale distilleries continue to deal with the issues of doing business within the framework of retaliatory tariffs, a local distiller is experiencing a more positive impact. Jeff Wiseman at Barrel House Distilling Company has not had to raise his prices. "We're made here and sold in Kentucky, so it hasn't been a...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — University of Kentucky (UK) Athletics has announced a 12-year partnership with Fanatics, the company used to create and distribute official Kentucky Wildcat merchandise, both online and in stores. The new partnership will introduce a program allowing UK student-athletes to help "launch affiliate storefronts, curate product collections, and seamlessly link merchan
A man in Iowa is accused of killing his wife because he wanted to “put her out of her misery,” according to authorities.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Girls' wrestling officially became a sanctioned sport in Kentucky in 2023, and its experienced significant growth ever since. According to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, 107 girls' teams competed in the postseason this year. That includes three Lexington students who won state titles this season. Amy Velasco and Elene Niyogoshima won at...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky state lawmakers want to place a privately funded statue of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell in the Capitol rotunda, but Gov. Andy Beshear has hinted that he will veto the legislation. Under House Bill 757, if a statue of McConnell were to be privately funded and donated, it would be placed in the...
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - After days of searching, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department captured Christopher Morphis Friday afternoon near a restaurant just off of I-75 in Berea. The sheriff’s department says Morphis is the suspect in a shooting and assault that occurred on March 27. The sheriff’s department has been responding to tips of Morphis sightings...
The Frankfort Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Benson Valley Road early Saturday morning. The Three Bridges Pawn Shop was set ablaze.
Two cosmetology students hosted a spring break event to teach girls how to style their hair and build a business doing it.
Two lost hikers were rescued from the Jessamine Creek Gorge on Friday by several firefighters in central Kentucky, according to a social media post.
Congressional leaders align on two-path plan to fund DHS, but House passage remains uncertain.
Lexington Fire Department says units responded to a crash on Nicholasville Road and Burt Road around 1:19pm on Saturday.
A family is suing a school district after a teacher was arrested on charges of criminal sexual misconduct with a minor last year.
The parents of a girl who died when the school bus she was on collided with a dump truck and SUV are suing the school system and bus driver.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving an Amish buggy that happened on Friday, April 3, according to a press release.
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By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise An Evarts woman has been arrested on three counts of contempt of court. Rachel Ann Brock, 40, was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon around [...]
The 15th region was loaded with talent this year in both girls' and boys' basketball, and their achievements did not go unnoticed around the state. The Lexington Herald-Leader just released their All-State basketball teams from this past season, and the 15th region was well represented. Over 100 coaches around the state were asked to send in their top 10 players from both girls' and boys’ high sch
Jim Calhoun was a sophomore starter on the great 1956 State champion Carr Creek Indians team. They finished with a 33-3 mark and the big trophy. For the next two years Jim Calhoun remained a Carr Creek Indian as they would finish 25-8 in 1957 and 26-4 in 1958. In 1957 Calhoun was selected as an All State 3rd Team member.. He also was selected to the All State 3rd Team as a senior at Carr Creek in
LONDON, Ky. -- A former guard at the Martin County federal prison has been sentenced for his role in a conspiracy to abuse inmates. Terry Melvin, 60, pleaded guilty in January 2025 to conspiracy against rights and deprivation of civil rights.On Thursday, he was sentenced to four years' imprisonment. The charges stemmed from Melvin's time as a lieutenant at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy. In his plea
This story is republished from The Edge based in Berea. A circuit court judge has ruled that an electric utility abused its power of discretion when it planned to build a new transmission line through a beloved natural landmark. Last summer, East Kentucky Power Cooperative brought an eminent domain suit against Berea College, asking the court [...]
MAYSVILLE — Jerry Lundergan capped off his lifelong love affair with the Catholic church by presenting it with a unique religious tourism destination Wednesday in his Northeastern Kentucky hometown. A former president, a former governor, a cardinal and a national championship coach were there for the dedication. The guest list included former President Bill Clinton; [...]
Organizers hope this group is just the beginning, with more Appalachian Kentucky businesses expected to participate in future Accelerate 606 programs.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The smell of gasoline was in the air behind Legacy Plaza and Sazon Steakhouse on Thursday morning in Harlan. The source of the spill is [...]
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the state budget sent to him by the GOP-controlled legislature underfunds Medicaid and fails to meet the needs of Kentuckians and state government in other ways. Beshear during a press conference Thursday afternoon said he feared Kentuckians would lose health coverage and hospitals could be hurt by what his [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Salyersville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for incest (victim under 18) and sexual abuse charges. Dwayne Hunt, 59, of Salyersville, appeared in court on January 13, 2026, withdrawing his not guilty plea and entering a plea of guilty via a plea agreement between himself, represented by Neil Borders, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County man was sentenced to 5 years in prison for the charge of procure or promote use of minor by electronic means (Class C felony). Cory Slusher, 29, of Half Mountain Road, in Salyersville, changed his plea to guilty in January via a plea agreement between himself, represented by Jeff Lovely, [...]
FRANKFORT - Kentucky goat producers and industry stakeholders joined Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials Wednesday at Lakeview Park in Frankfort to proclaim April as Goat Month in Kentucky. "Goats bring [...]
FRANKFORT - Kentucky officials on Thursday released the new 2026-2027 Highway map, showcasing that there is something for everyone to enjoy, including historic horse landscapes, diverse trails, and accessible attractions [...]
Danville - The Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation (EMHCF) is proud to announce a $25,000 gift from Danville Office Equipment (DOE), reinforcing a long-standing partnership dedicated to improving healthcare across [...]
MCDOWELL, Ky. - Some may remember Kobe Bryant's retirement game in 2016. The late legend scored a smooth 81 points to finish a career already flush with accomplishments. It may be odd to imagine, but a high school player from right here in Eastern Kentucky matched that, dropping exactly 81 points in a single game. That phenom was McDowell Daredevil great Geri Grigsby, who did it during her junior
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- One of the owners of a defunct Pikeville pain management clinic has pleaded guilty to a federal drug conspiracy charge, while his former partner faces an indictment of her own. Bryce Layne May, 58, of Ashville, N.C., appeared in Frankfort federal court Wednesday to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. May was partners with Brandy Melissa Me
BANNER, Ky. -- A Johnson County woman is facing multiple drug trafficking charges, after she was pulled over for not using her turn signal. A Floyd County sheriff's deputy spotted a 2004 Lincoln Navigator turning onto Prater Creek from U.S. 23 without signaling, so he pulled it over. When he spoke to the driver, Kimberly Marie Osborne, 46, of Tutor Key, he spotted a used meth pipe in the vehicle.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Pat Etcheberry, a Southeastern Conference javelin champion at the University of Kentucky, Olympics participant, UK coach, UK Athletics Hall of Famer and a pioneer/legend in the field of athletic strength and conditioning, has died at the age of 82 in Longwood, Fla. A native of Chile, Etcheberry’s 26-year affiliation at the University of Kentucky began from 1963-67 as an athlete fo
BEAVER, Ky. -- A man and a juvenile have been arrested in connection with an assault that left a Floyd County man fighting for his life. State troopers were called to a report of an assault along Route 979 at Beaver. When they arrived, they found Jeremy Tackett to have sustained life-threatening injuries in a physical altercation. Following an investigation, Dravin Scott Hamilton, 20, of Floyd Cou
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - With the Spring planting season now underway, much oif Kentucky is experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor Report that was [...]
Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts Dressing up for Easter church services and family photos is a tradition I’ve followed since I was a small child. It didn’t matter what state [...]
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation has turned the old Whitesburg High School into a transitional living facility with 22 fully furnished apartments.
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 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
A long-delayed project to replace hundreds of sewage grinder pumps in Fleming-Neon will be rebid after officials determined unnecessary federal requirements were included in the original bid documents. The project involves replacing more than 350 grinder pumps damaged in the July 2022 flood. The pumps are used to move sewage from homes and businesses into the city’s sewer system, particularly [...
A Jenkins man accused of having his girlfriend smuggle contraband to a now-former jail guard has been indicted again — this time for allegedly threatening the girlfriend over a monitored jail telephone line. Gavin Polly, 27, of 7759 Hwy. 119 N, Jenkins, is charged with two counts of intimidating a participant in the legal process, third-degree terroristic threatening, and second-degree [...] The p
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
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
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
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’
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 [...]
Conspiracies most often break down under the weight of the lies it takes to sustain them.
With five days remaining in the 2026 Regular Session, several bills have made their way through the process to become law, while others await the governor’s consideration. Kentucky governors have ten days, not including Sundays and holidays, to consider each bill or resolution. A
A Pike County man has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after, court documents said, Kentucky State Police responded to a complaint at Marrowbone.
All state and some local government offices will observe the Good Friday holiday, April 3, by closing for a half day. However, Good Friday is not a federal holiday.
Asa Chasteen, 30, was last seen in the Martin community walking toward City Hall. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Lamb was 52 years old when he was last seen on March 25, 2022, in Harlan County, Kentucky.
The new patient wing is designed around patients and families, with more modern, healing-focused space to improve comfort, privacy and access to care.
Powers was convicted of shooting at Prestonsburg Police Officer Adam Dixon in 2015.
After bringing the owl home, the family researched how to get the animal proper help. They found Mountain View Wildlife Rehabilitation, a nonprofit based out of Hazard.
Three different federal judges have ordered four more immigrants picked up in January’s ICE raids released on constitutional grounds The post More ICE detainees ordered released by West Virginia judges: ‘A threat to anyone’s constitutional rights is a threat to us all’ appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .