FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter Wednesday to the office of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell requesting an update on his health and well-being amid growing concerns about the senator's ability to serve. Beshear cited a rise in public inquiries his administration has received about McConnell's health status as a reason for reaching...
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Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health.
An assistant principal in North Carolina was charged recently, weeks after he allegedly fired a shot during a school break-in.
The pressures of aging aren’t always physical; they’re mental, too. We’ll look at why life can feel heavier with age and simple ways to ease the load.
As cancer diagnoses during pregnancy increase, InvestigateTV+ uncovers the factors contributing to the numbers and debunk common misconceptions about treatment.
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Flash flooding near the Jessamine and Fayette county line left at least one home partially submerged Tuesday, but residents say the problem is far from new. Those living on Ethel Road near Tates Creek Road received at least four inches of rain Tuesday, which quickly accumulated around nearby homes...
Authorities are searching for a mother and her newborn child.
Kentucky’s Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the launch of a statewide time capsule project.
Meteorologist John Gross has a look at the forecast ahead of the Dirty Birds mid-morning home game in Charleston.
The crash happened just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday near the Montrose Drive exit.
A Tennessee man was arrested following a crash in Frankfort that sent one woman to the hospital.
A woman says she was walking on a city sidewalk toward a nearby bar when all of a sudden, she fell into an open manhole.
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
Nearly 20 years after Comair Flight 5191 crashed at Bluegrass Airport, a new documentary is telling the story from perspectives many have never seen.
Meteorologist John Gross is tracking the latest forecast.
What kind of craft projects do you like? Knitting, woodworking, ceramics, or fishing lures. There are so many things people love to do, and so many reasons why they do. [...]
There was a TV show that originally premiered on ABC in 1956 called To Tell the Truth. Bud Collyer was the host, with a panel of 3 celebrity guests tasked [...]
Zechariah 2: 8 "For thus saith the Lord of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the [...]
For the last two weeks, we have been discussing the afterlife and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the most [...]
Life has a way of spinning like a Ferris wheel... beautiful, bright, but always moving. The older we get, the more we realize that the real treasures aren't found in [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - As summer begins and families prepare for the upcoming school year, a recent report from Kentucky Public Health is raising concerns about declining vaccination rates among kindergarten-aged children in the state. Vaccine coverage for kindergarten-aged children at the county level declined nearly 2% on average during the 2024-2025 school year, according to an...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -ONE Lexington awarded roughly around $200,000 in grant money to 20 partner organizations working to combat gun violence in Lexington, as the city surpasses 150 days without a criminal homicide. Devine Carama, who founded ONE Lexington as a one-person operation with a limited budget, said the milestone reflects what the community has built together....
We saw more of the same Tuesday with typical early July conditions across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a warm and humid air-mass stayed camped out over the region. While most locations saw plenty of sunshine, a slow moving upper level system helped fire a few scattered showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon hours. Given the lack of upper level...
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting that left one man hospitalized in Letcher County Monday afternoon. Troopers from KSP Post 13 in Hazard responded shortly after 4 p.m. Monday to a reported shooting on Sheas Fork in the McRoberts community after receiving a 911 call. At the scene, troopers reportedly located...
By John Henson Managing Editor A section of “Cawood’s Court” is back home in Harlan County. A program was held Tuesday at the Historic Harlan Museum to mark the addition [...]
A new analysis of state road paving contracts by a free market think tank shows that some asphalt companies receive a large share of single-bid contracts from the state, a practice the think tank argues raises costs for taxpayers because of the lack of competition for road projects. The analysis released Tuesday by the Kentucky [...]
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced two more people died from severe flooding that swept through Kentucky last week.
Rhonda Howard, 57, of Harlan, died June 30, 2026. Ovie Canady, 51, of Bell County (formerly of Evarts), died June 30, 2026. William (Bill) J. Lisenbee, 88, of Rio Vista, [...]
Ever since Kentucky lawmakers approved statewide sales tax breaks for hyperscale data centers, developers are eyeing the state as a place to build these potentially massive, electricity-intensive operations. The state has long been home to smaller data centers that power various online services such as digital cloud storage. But with the surge of billions of [...]
Almost 20 years ago, Kentucky native Bill Bishop wrote “The Big Sort,” a very prescient book that provided an analysis of how Americans were organizing their lives according to their political identities. They were choosing where to live, work, and play based on their desire to be among people who shared their political philosophy. As [...]
SHELBYVILLE - A comprehensive collection of personal Colonel Harland Sanders memorabilia ever brought to public auction will be available to collectors, historians, entrepreneurs, and fans on July 28, at Claudia [...]
“Especially during points of isolation, kids were able to use social media as a means to stay connected to their friends and their peers, which is really important. We want that connectivity."
As usual, political shenanigans around education are a bipartisan game, fun for everyone except those most affected, our kids, be they little tykes or college students. The past couple of weeks in Kentucky are nothing new. Consider the following: -Auditor Allison Ball announced her completed audit of the Jefferson County Public Schools, and I could [...]
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 [...]
I'm a little late getting started on this one. I was singing "Country Roads" with the crowd after we beat Bosnia and Herzegovina with one hand tied behind our backs.
Two hundred fifty years is a great threshold for a country that can’t agree on daylight saving time or the difference between a war and a conflict.
The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order July 2 opening an investigation case to allow it to proceed with a management audit of Kentucky Power.
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 [...]
The Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, is investigating a one-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a Pike County man, the agency said in a statement.
All federal, state and local governmental offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, which falls on Saturday this year.
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.