FRANKFORT — In Wednesday’s final hours, Kentucky lawmakers passed the state’s two-year budget bills, voted to name a highway in Boone County after the late Charlie Kirk and moved dozens of bills, while leaving some controversial legislation on the table. Both chambers adjourned right before midnight. Lawmakers will return to the Capitol on April 14 [...]
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FRANKFORT — The GOP-controlled Kentucky General Assembly has backed adding a statue of longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to a prominent location in the state Capitol. Late Wednesday night, the House and Senate agreed to changes to House Bill 757 to include that if a statue of McConnell were to be privately funded and donated, [...]
Senate Bill 4 received final passage late Wednesday night.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital.
Vendors, new and old, are rolling in to welcome visitors.
Marshall wins on the road at Arkansas State to advance to the title game of the WNIT
As the capsule launched from Kennedy Space Center, UK students watched their work lift off.
Marshall won the Fab 4 on the road and will host Illinois State for a chance at a WNIT championship at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Megan Edmond was seriously injured in the crash Saturday on Kentucky Highway 11. Her uncle, John Sims Jr., who is the Fleming County judge executive and a firefighter, responded to the scene.
Charleston theater co-owners cite equipment installation delays but remain committed to full customer experience.
Kentucky lawmakers approved a $32.4 million, two-year spending plan through House Bill 500 on Wednesday.
Central Kentucky nonprofits say more people are feeling the squeeze of recent economic conditions, leading many neighbors to turn to them for essentials like shelter and meals.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday that Amazon will open its first operations facilities in Davisville in Wood County and in Beaver in Raleigh County.
The storms are gone, for now. Time to enjoy the outdoors with a spell of summer in spring.
Tony sees if the stormy pattern will persist leading into Easter Sunday.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington Sporting Club hosted Louisville City FC on Wednesday night in a win-or-go-home match to advance to the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. The teams previously met March 6, when Louisville City scored two second-half goals to secure a 2-1 victory. On Wednesday night, the greens fell victim to their in-state...
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 [...]
By Micah Turner Coalfield Chronicles The essence of railroading in Harlan County began in 1911 as the city of Harlan of quickly became a rather pivotal point for operations. We’ve [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Civil Lawsuits Republic Finance, LLC., vs. Melinda Clem — contract dispute. Mariner Finance, LLC., vs. Amber Chorak — seller plaintiff/services (debt collection). Portfolio Recovery [...]
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly will provide the Beshear administration with $12 million over the next two years to implement a 2024 law to help kinship care families. The two-year state budget that passed the legislature Wednesday includes a $6 million appropriation for Senate Bill 151 for each fiscal year, an increase over the [...]
While conventional farms face mounting pressure from both crises, one organic farm in Clark County is weathering the fertilizer storm while still fighting the diesel shortage.
According to court records, Martinez-Ulloa is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on April 7.
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly passed a judicial branch budget Wednesday that the chief justice said will force "significant layoffs.” The Kentucky Court of Justice is reviewing the final budget “to assess its impact on court operations,” Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert said in a statement Wednesday night. “We know we will have significant [...]
FRANKFORT — The GOP-controlled Kentucky legislature gave final passage Wednesday to the state’s executive branch budget allocating more than $31 billion in General Fund revenues, sparking heated debates between Republicans and Democrats over funding for education, Medicaid and more. In the House, Democrats called the finalized state budget morally and fiscally short-shighted. The Republican chair
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation has turned the old Whitesburg High School into a transitional living facility with 22 fully furnished apartments.
The Kentucky Democratic Party is calling out House Republicans for playing a game of "bingo" during official proceedings today in Frankfort.
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Remains found in a remote area of Trent Ridge have now been identified as Cameron Lee Boling, a Rowan County man who was last seen in 2022. According to the Rowan County Coroner, skeletal remains were located in April 2025 by a pair of hikers. The discovery prompted a search of the area,...
Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins will be staying here in Lexington, after withdrawing his name from consideration for a job in suburban St. Louis.
14th Region champion, Danny Bates, has been named the new head coach of the Jenkins Independent boys’ basketball team. Bates brings in years of coaching experience with the resume to back it up. He has coached high level basketball everywhere he has been - winning multiple middle school championships, over 20 AAU championships, a 14th Region Tournament Championship, 14th Region All “A” Championshi
FRANKFORT — A 380-page bill that underwent significant changes before advancing late and receiving final passage in this year’s legislative session would ban the sale of kratom, restrict a type of school board taxation and tax prediction markets, among other changes. A substantially changed version of House Bill 757, sponsored by Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton, [...]
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Morehead Fire Department reported that no one was injured after a duplex fire on South Blair Street Wednesday afternoon. The department added that West Main Street is closed as of 3:45 Wednesday and officials asked that drivers use an alternate route. The cause of the fire is under investigation, officials added. Categories: Featured,...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting and robbery that happened on Cantrill Drive in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. on March 17, 2026, to a residence in the 1700 block of Cantrill Drive for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived,...
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. Sheriff John Root says Nicholas Brad Shepherd, 52, was reported missing on April 1, 2026. Deputies describe Shepherd as a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair....
VICCO, Ky. -- A Perry County man who was charged with murder for his connection to a fatal UTV crash in February now faces new charges based on allegations that came to light after the crash. Noah Back, 26, of Vicco, was a passenger in the crash Feb. 28, along with another man and two 16-year-old girls. One of the teens was driving at the time, and the other, Emilynn Clark, died of injuries sustai
It was an unseasonably warm start to April across Central and Eastern Kentucky (no joke) as the summer-like feel stayed locked in Wednesday. A steady southwest wind continued to push warmer air into the commonwealth and with a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs climbed into the upper 70s and low 80s. A slow moving frontal system to our...
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- A broken tail light was all it took to send a Floyd County man to jail for meth trafficking. A Magoffin County sheriff's deputy was on patrol Tuesday evening along Route 378 at Far Middle Fork, when he noticed a car with a malfunctioning tail light, so he pulled it over. In the police report, the deputy noted that the driver, Jackie Bailey, 44, of Harold, seemed nervous and ev
With baseball season in full swing heading into April, Mountain Top Sports plans to release weekly rankings. These rankings are completely based on opinion, and the crew would love to hear your feedback on who we got right and who you guys think we are sleeping on. Stay tuned to our Mountain Top Sports website and Facebook page for our weekly ranking updates! As of April 1, 2026: The post 15th Reg
With softball season in full swing heading into April, Mountain Top Sports plans to release weekly rankings. These rankings are completely based on opinion, and the crew would love to hear your feedback on who we got right and who you guys think we are sleeping on. Stay tuned to our Mountain Top Sports website and Facebook page for our weekly ranking updates! As of April 1, 2026: The post 15th Reg
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you are holding a stick and everyone you come across looks like a pinata? That sums up my [...]
Exodus 5:1 "And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto [...]
There may a few less statistics that come to mind when considering achievements on the mound - strikeouts being the first to come to mind for most. Then you have wins, of course. Surely, too, there are walks and batters hit by pitch, the less dignified of pitching records. For now, we're going to focus on the positives. But aside from wins and strikeouts, there are the rare moments for pitchers, t
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - As warmer weather arrives, public health officials are warning residents across the state to take action now in order to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses. Ticks [...]
FRANKFORT -- April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Kentuckians are being reminded by state highway safety officials to drive distraction-free to keep themselves and others safe on the [...]
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Two Floyd County women have been arrested for drug trafficking, after police raided their hotel room in Pikeville. Early Wednesday morning, Pikeville Police served a search warrant for room 321 at Comfort Suites as part of a drug investigation. They reported finding fentanyl, meth, cocaine and a variety of pills, along with cash, packaging materials and cutting agents. The occupa
WHITESBURG, Ky. -- A former Letcher County sheriff accused of murder is not giving up on his efforts to have the judge presiding over his case disqualified. Former Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines is charged with murder for the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge's chambers. Back in December, a hearing in the case was abruptly canceled after the parties a
If I could go back to those early years of motherhood, I'd still smile at the egg hunts, the chocolate bunnies, the coloring contests, the painted eggs. Those were sweet [...]
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 [...]
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.
The Kentucky Public Service Commission on March 27 granted Kentucky Power's request for an informal conference to consider the possibility of the company being granted a rehearing on certain matters in its recently decided rate case.
A Pike County-based coal company has filed for bankruptcy.
SALYERSVILLE – A local artist seeking healing through art and scripture combined the two for an exhibit, now on display at the Magoffin County Public Library. Debbie Lemaster, a retired art teacher from both Johnson County and Magoffin County schools, lost her son 13 years ago this June and said she wanted to do something [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A former Herald Whitaker Middle School teacher took a plea deal in Magoffin County Circuit Court last week, accepting five years in prison on charges related to inappropriate communications with a juvenile. Jordan Cobb, 32, of Coon Creek Rd., in Salyersville, appeared in court on Thursday, March 19, and pleaded guilty to one [...]
Braelyn Meade, from Johnson County, won first place at the state level for her Conservation Art entry, up against students from the 121 conservation districts across the state. The Johnson County Conservation District Awarded Braelyn with a trophy, plaque and monetary prize for her hard work. Braelyn is the daughter of Justin and Angelica Meade, [...]
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.
Skylar Osborne is a 13-year-old student at Herald Whitaker Middle School. She recently attended the USAG State Gymnastics meet in Beckley, West Virginia. Osborne competed as a Level 7 gymnast, where she took the state title on vault and bars, runner-up on floor, and a 3rd-place finish on beam. She also became the state all-around [...]
Magoffin County Health Department’s Abbie Conley was honored at the Kentucky Public Health Association Conference last week. Conley received the 2026 Sara C. Stice Award for her work as a health education coordinator. The Sara C. Stice Award honors one person from the state of Kentucky who has made an outstanding contribution in the field [...]
A former Pike County resident has been indicted on federal charges related to child pornography.
A bond reduction request for a man charged with the possession of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor has been denied, according to court documents.
Jacobs said he is grateful for the three volunteer fire departments that responded, all of which are volunteer.
A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to a federal methamphetamine trafficking charge.
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 .