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WTVQ ABC 3635m ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - A Lexington woman accused of neglecting a pit bull mix in 2023 has been found guilty of second-degree animal cruelty. Crews with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control were contacted regarding an animal welfare check in 2023 at a residence on Pine Straw Court. Upon arrival, crews reported that the dog did not have...

Harlan Enterprise1h ago

By Bronwyn Haynes Cornett Contributing Writer The Historic Harlan Museum proudly celebrated the 100th birthday of legendary broadcaster Cawood Ledford with a special day filled with community, memories, and heartfelt [...]

WTVQ ABC 362h ago

COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - The Covington Police Department is asking the nearby community to be on the lookout for 18-year-old Ryan Cupp of Independence, who is linked to an alleged shooting that left a juvenile victim in "critical condition." According to police, authorities were contacted around 11:30 p.m. Friday night regarding a possible shooting at the 100...

WTVQ ABC 364h ago

PITTSBURGH, PA. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky offensive lineman Jalen Farmer was the first Wildcat selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. He was drafted No. 113 overall in the fourth round by the Indianapolis Colts. Farmer started all 12 games for the Wildcats in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, totaling 24 starts at Kentucky. He also appeared in...

WTVQ ABC 364h ago

NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - The Bardstown Police Department has captured an inmate that was reported missing over two weeks ago. On Friday, April 10, the Nelson County Sheriff's Office posted on social media asking the community to be on the lookout for Ja'wan McKight, an inmate who allegedly escaped while being transported to the Nelson County...

WTVQ ABC 365h ago

CORBIN, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A Whitley County family is facing an uphill battle after their 6-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor a week ago. Millee Kate Daugherty from Corbin loves to play softball and spend time with her family. On April 15, she was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG at the...

Kentucky LanternApr 24

LEXINGTON — In the wake of criticism from Gov. Andy Beshear over recent UK actions, Board of Trustees member Jim Gray called for a “collaborative group” to review and adjust the university’s governing regulations. The move from Gray, who recently resigned as Transportation Secretary to become a part-time advisory role to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, came [...]

Mountain Top MediaApr 24

ASHLAND, Ky. — Two Magoffin County men are now under federal indictment, less than a month after they were arrested following a drug raid. Eddie McFarland, 34, of Lakeville, and Anthony Darrell Saylor, 38, of Salyersville, were each indicted for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and distributing controlled substances. McFarland is also charged with using a gun in a drug trafficking cr

Mountain Top MediaApr 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — People all across America, and especially in Eastern Kentucky, have been watching their everyday costs rise. From gas to food to utility bills, everything seems to be getting more expensive. And starting next week, you can add the cost to mail a package to that list. The U.S. Postal Service will implement a temporary 8 percent price increase on retail and commercial services suc

Kentucky LanternApr 24

Kentucky’s unusual political calendar, in which we elect governors in the odd-numbered year before presidential races, has occasionally interfered with even-year races for U.S. Senator. That has hurt Democrats; factional splits led to Sen. Earle Clements’ defeat in 1956 and Wilson Wyatt’s loss in 1962, both to Thruston Morton, and Katherine Peden lost in 1968 [...]

Mountain Top MediaApr 23

LONDON, Ky. -- A Pike County man charged with possession of child porn back in February has now seen his case bumped up to federal court. Terry Weston Rogers, 29, of Pikeville, was arrested Feb. 26 after police discovered more than 1,000 images of child porn on his phone. He now faces a federal charge of possession of child porn, the same charge he faced in Pike Circuit Court. The key difference b

Kentucky LanternApr 23

University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley said the university will rekindle its relationship with Papa John’s founder John Schnatter, which erupted in 2018 after Schnatter used a racial slur during a conference call. In a Thursday press release, Bradley said university administrators recently met with Schnatter and “learned a lot of facts and details regarding [...]

Harlan EnterpriseApr 23

FRANKFORT - Attorney General Russell Coleman joined Kentucky prosecutors, law enforcement, advocates and medical professionals to release an updated framework for the collaborative response to child sexual abuse. The Kentucky [...]

Harlan EnterpriseApr 23

FRANKFORT - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced that the state has received $94.4 million for this year's Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) payment. This means Kentucky has now [...]

Kentucky LanternApr 23

Help is available to Kentuckians living with addiction. For resources, visit https://findhelpnow.org/ky. In physical emergencies, call 911. For mental health crises, call or text 988. Locate free Naloxone (Narcan), which can reverse overdoses, near you here. The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission is awarding more than 100 organizations with more than $34 million in grant [...]

Kentucky LanternApr 23

University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has decided not to take a $950,000 a year job that would begin after his June 30 retirement, UK President Eli Capilouto announced on Thursday. "Mitch Barnhart came to me earlier this week to share his concern that the discussion surrounding his future role leading our sports workforce [...]

Mountain Top MediaApr 23

PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky pitcher Jack Bennett has been named to the Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, it has been announced. Bennett, a senior from Paducah, Kentucky, has been an important piece of UK's bullpen and registered six saves to this point of the season. In the Wildcats' Southeastern Conference o

Mountain Top MediaApr 23

PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- The defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder trial will go to trial in 18 days. That is the result of a hearing in the case today. Spradlin's body was found June 18, 2023, at the Arkansas Creek home of Prestonsburg dentist Michael McKinney. McKinney's son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with her murder, while both McKinneys and family friend Josh Mullins are charged with multiple

Mountain Top MediaApr 23

CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board moved to reward district employees and celebrate student achievement during its April monthly meeting on Wednesday April 22, unanimously approving one-time stipends for all staff and recognizing the high school’s top academic performer. The board approved a $1,000 bonus for full-time employees and $500 for part-time staff. To be eligible, staff mu

Appalachian News-ExpressApr 23

Candidates seeking several offices — including those seeking to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers — were given minutes to address Hillbilly Days festival goers at the annual Stump Speaking event held April 18.

Mountain Top MediaApr 22

PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 2026 Southeastern Conference volleyball schedule was announced by the league office on Wednesday as the Kentucky Volleyball team now knows its path to a 10th-straight SEC regular-season championship. SEC opening week is the week of Sept. 21 with the Wildcats making their first appearance in Nashville, Tennessee to open SEC play at Vanderbilt before

Mountain Top MediaApr 22

The Phelps Hornets have released their 2026 football schedule, featuring a mix of regional matchups, in-state opponents and out-of-state competition as the program looks ahead to the fall. Phelps will open the season Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. against Pineville in the Laurel Bowl on the road. The Hornets return the following week, Saturday, Aug. 29, for a 6 p.m. matchup against Shelby Valley in th

Mountain EagleApr 22

Jim Croucher relaxes in his garage at Croucher Service Center in Isom, where he has spent 46 years working on vehicles. Now semi-retired, he enjoys spring days like those we’ve been having in Letcher County while picking and choosing the jobs he still takes on. The post Still turning wrenches — just on his terms first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Mountain EagleApr 22

The Letcher Fiscal Court has formally called on state regulators to increase oversight of Kentucky Power Company and to reconsider a recently approved rate increase, citing growing concerns over electric costs and management decisions affecting eastern Kentucky. In a resolution adopted at its April meeting, the court expressed support for an ongoing management audit of Kentucky Power ordered by th

Mountain EagleApr 22

Jenkins City Police are investigating the shooting of another dog on Rocky Hollow and are looking at the same person accused in a prior incident. Police were called to the 200 block of Rocky Hollow on Monday and arrested Johnny Tinnel, 41, on outstanding warrants for menacing, harboring a vicious animal and having false or altered vehicle registration plates. He [...] The post Another dog shot; pr

Mountain EagleApr 22

It seems remarkable that recent Kentucky quarterback commit Jake Nawrot went from a junior varsity quarterback at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2024 to throwing for more than 3,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2025 — and now being ranked the No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class. Hersey coach Tom Nelson said the potential [...] The post UK commit Nawrot’s rapid

Mountain EagleApr 22

The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars put together an impressive five-game winning streak last week, improving their season record to 13-6 with a series of dominant performances at the plate and in the circle. Letcher Central opened the run with a 12-0 victory over Knott County Central on April 13. Kelsey Bentley led the offense with four hits and four [...] The post LCC softball surges behind b

Mountain EagleApr 22

The Letcher County Central Cougars split their last four games, picking up a decisive win over Buckhorn before dropping three straight contests to Perry County Central, Boyd County and Wolfe County. Letcher Central opened the stretch with a dominant 15-0 win over Buckhorn in a three-inning game on April 15. The Cougars pounded out 11 hits and took advantage of [...] The post Cougars win 1, lost 3

Mountain EagleApr 22

Bass baits come in many forms and styles. All of these baits have been designed and tested to help anglers find and catch bass during the best times of the year. Some baits are most effective during certain seasons, but a handful will catch bass year-round when presented correctly. Jigs are one of those dependable baits. They come in two [...] The post Jigs remain the go-to bait in spring bass fis

Mountain EagleApr 22

By the time you read this, your old buddy will have had major surgery, and hopefully the pain will be gone. It’s no secret that we live in a complicated healthcare system. More than three years ago, my longtime hospital, Central Baptist in Lexington, ran tests after a surgery I had in 1995 finally began to fail. A screw had [...] The post Waiting, praying and finally moving forward after wait firs

100 Days in AppalachiaApr 17

Maddie McGarvey has spent her career photographing rural Appalachia. She says she wants to bear witness to the struggle and resilience in forgotten pockets of the nation. The post Q&A: The Photographer Documenting Appalachian Poverty, And Resilience appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .