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Is there a treatment or vaccine for hantavirus? What to know about the illness

A hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has brought the rare rodent-borne illness to the forefront.

Body recovered from Ohio River in Vanceburg identified

According to Lewis County Emergency Management, the body was identified as 38-year-old Jason D. Frisbie of Columbus, Ohio.

Lexington belly dancers raise awareness for domestic violence on World Belly Dance Day

A group of belly dancers took to the streets of Lexington on Saturday to celebrate World Belly Dance Day and raise awareness for domestic violence.

Diocese removes priest following sexual allegation, Vatican investigating complaint

The Diocese of Baton Rouge has removed Catholic Priest Father Charbel Jamhoury from ministry.

Rowan County inmates back in custody after escaping

The Morehead Police Department released a statement late Friday stating that Michael Fogleman, 29, and James Smallwood, 52, walked away from the Rowan County Detention Center.

Lexington Police searching for vehicle theft suspect

Lexington Police Department says they received a call about a stolen vehicle on Saturday morning around 7:34am at the 1000 block of Newtown Pike.

InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Lack of info about surgeries done on children

Key data about how many pediatric surgeries are performed is still hard to find.

First Alert Forecast | A Spring Day

Slick roads for travel

Teen girl, 28-year-old man charged in deaths of her parents and another family member

Authorities believe the three had been deceased for several days before they were found.

Marshall University holds various graduation ceremonies Friday

Marshall University continued its graduation weekend festivities with ceremonies for the Nursing School and School of Pharmacy.

Lady Jackets continue recent surge with victory over Harlan

By Bill Templeton Sports Writer After battling through early-season injuries to key players, the Middlesboro Lady Jackets are healthier than they’ve been all season and playing some of their best [...]

Dodging a few showers over Mother's Day weekend

It was a delightful finish to the first full week of May across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure continued to dominate our weather. With plenty of sunshine around and winds shifting around to the southwest, we saw a nice jump in temperatures compared to the mid to late week. Most locations topped out into the low-70s for afternoon...

Huntington man pleads guilty to bringing shipment of fentanyl to Pike County

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A Huntington, W.Va., man has entered a guilty plea to a federal drug charge, after he was caught bringing a shipment of fentanyl to Pike County. Donte Hendricks, 30, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lexington federal court to one count of possession of more than 40 grams of fentanyl with the intent to distribute. The case arose out of a traffic stop last year. Pikeville Police had recei

KY AG weighs in on abortion medication, asks SCOTUS to block telehealth prescriptions

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, along with attorneys general from 21 other states, is asking the United States Supreme Court to require mifepristone not be sent through the mail. This comes after several flip-flops in mifepristone access, a medication that is used in conjunction with misoprostol to end a pregnancy before the 70-day mark, according [...]

Pikeville 200 time capsule awaits opening in 50 years

Judge in Bevin divorce case can stay, Kentucky Supreme Court rules

The state’s top court has refused to replace the judge in the contentious divorce of former Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife Glenna, in which their estranged, adopted son, Jonah, is seeking support. The Bevins, whose divorce became final last year, had asked the high court to remove Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson, claiming [...]

Sweating is important for us all even if it’s not always pleasant

Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts Sweating is a natural function that takes place in every healthy body. For some people it may be more problematic than for others. Individuals sweat [...]

Street lights going through city will soon be converted to LED

By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise All street lights on KY 38 and the U.S. 421 bypass going through Harlan will be converted to LED lights, Mayor Joe Meadors announced at [...]

AG Coleman offers peer support funding for law enforcement

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced that his office is now accepting applications for the first-of-its-kind Law Enforcement Peer Support grant program in the state. [...]

EC hires new clerk

The Elkhorn City Council voted to hire a new city clerk during a special-called meeting on April 30.

Cattle prices surge despite national inventory decline

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Kentucky cattle producers and industry representatives joined Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Monday as he signed a proclamation commemorating the month of May as Kentucky [...]

Beshear launches motorcycle safety push for May

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Kentucky highway safety officials are urging all drivers and riders to look twice and share the road, as May is being observed as Motorcycle and Bike [...]

Major Interstate Ramps Close for Brent Spence Bridge Project

COVINGTON, Ky. (KT) - Interstate 71/75 ramp closures and detours begin later this month in Covington, to safely advance construction on the multi-year Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. The project [...]

Magoffin deputy arrests two for drug trafficking after spotting wanted man

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- A Magoffin County deputy who spotted a wanted man on an ATV Monday ended up taking him and his passenger to jail on drug trafficking charges. The deputy was returning from another call around 8 p.m. Monday, when he spotted John Riley Montgomery, 46, and Corrina Joann Ratliff, 45, both of Salyersville, sitting on an ATV next to Route 378. The deputy knew Montgomery to be wanted

Kentucky governor to launch pre-K pilot programs in two counties

Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an executive order to launch pre-K for all pilot programs in Robertson and Rockcastle Counties. He has long pushed for universal pre-K in Kentucky, but could not get buy-in from the General Assembly. During his weekly press conference he criticized Kentucky lawmakers for not agreeing to his budget request for [...]

Floyd man charged with endangerment, assault following incident with woman, baby

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A Floyd County man is facing felony wanton endangerment and other charges, following an incident when he allegedly left a woman and her 5-month-old child on the side of a highway. The woman showed up at Prestonsburg City Hall on Sunday, asking to speak with police. She said she and her child had been riding in a car with Michael Ousley, 43, of Auxier, to the Prestonsburg Villa

Hatfield McCoy group announces events to preserve history

SARAH ANN, W.Va. -- The Hatfields and McCoys Historical Society is sponsoring three free events to help Appalachian residents connect with their ancestry, heritage, and a famous feud that nearly divided America. The nonprofit organization is sponsoring two exhibits from the West Virginia Humanities Council during May and June. It will be capped off with a somber wreath-laying ceremony and the awar

FBI director gifts Kentucky bourbon while on official business, The Atlantic reports

A Kentucky bourbon is at the center of a national political scandal. The Atlantic, who has drawn the ire of FBI Director Kash Patel, released a Wednesday evening report saying Patel often gifts engraved bottles of Woodford Reserve while on official business. Patel has filed a defamation lawsuit the media outlet for a previous report [...]

Judge in Amber Spradlin case gives attorneys until Monday to address potential conflict

UPDATE, May 7: M.K. McKinney and Josh Mullins have each signed waivers that have now been filed with the court. Copies of the waivers can be found at the bottom of this story. PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- The judge presiding over the Amber Spradlin murder case is pointing out a conflict of interest between attorneys representing two of the defendants. Special Judge Eddy Coleman issued an order Wednesday,

Watching and celebrating horse racing history

Jesse Campbell watches the screen as his sister, Bonnie Adams (in derby hat) and Jesse’s wife, Cathy Campbell, celebrate the fact that history was made when the first woman Kentucky Derby trainer, Cherie DeVaux, won the race with Golden Tempo. The three, who were among a modern-day record of 24.4 million people viewing the race on television, were attending a [...] The post Watching and celebratin

Rose theft is caught on video

The 100-year-old roses at Luann Vermillion’s home are often admired by passersby, but one woman allegedly took that admiration a step too far. Vermillion, of Whitesburg, was at work when her security cameras recorded a white SUV parked outside her fence, with shrubbery hanging out of a window, and a woman walking around her yard and porch with a shovel [...] The post Rose theft is caught on video

Sex crime plea adds new layer to murder case

Allegations of sexual abuse, alcohol provided to minors, influential connections, and adults who may have looked the other way are all part of a Perry County vehicular murder case that continues to deepen with each new revelation. Noah Back, 26, who is charged with murder in the death of 16-year-old Emilynn Clark in an ATV crash in Vicco on February [...] The post Sex crime plea adds new layer to

School threat case in hands of court, board

Two Whitesburg Middle School students accused of making a school shooting threat may face school board expulsion hearings in addition to penalties from Letcher District Court. The students were detained April 30 after allegedly telling a classmate to kill herself and later making threats of a school shooting. They were taken to a juvenile detention facility in Jackson, where they [...] The post Sc

UK’s Jager Burton just has to ‘do what he does’ in NFL

What was it like to have your son selected with the 153rd pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers? “It was both wonderful and gut wrenching at the same time,” said Jeff Burton, father of UK offensive lineman Jager Burton. “We were waiting (during the draft) and had been told so many things [...] The post UK’s Jager Burton just has to ‘do what he does’ in NFL first appeare

Shellcrackers starting to bite at Carr Creek Lake

It’s that time of year again when big bluegill start getting active, and while I enjoy fishing for just about anything that will take a bait, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the big ones. My favorite is the largest member of the bluegill family — the redear, better known as the shellcracker. These fish can [...] The post Shellcrackers starting to bite at Carr Creek Lake first appea

Women hunters are leading during this turkey season

Turkey season across the region seems to be going well. I’ve received a lot of photos from different locations, and one thing has really stood out to me — most of them are coming from women hunters. That may surprise some folks, but it shouldn’t. Truth be told, women hunters have played a big role in keeping our sport strong. [...] The post Women hunters are leading during this turkey season first

MWD commissioner requests water quality tests

A member of the Mountain Water District’s Board of Commissioners called on the district to conduct a third-party, independent laboratory test for the quality of water produced by MWD and from its wholesale suppliers.

Sydni Burko Named 2026 Sun Belt Conference Softball Player of the Year

PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS NEW ORLEANS — A major accolade has been added to an already historic season as Marshall sophomore Sydni Burko has been named the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Softball Player of the Year. Burko - the native of Ona who came home to Marshall this season as a transfer from Indiana University - has additionally been named the league’s Newcomer of the Year and an All-SBC Fi

Apple Blossom festival slated

The annual Elkhorn City Apple Blossom festival, sponsored by the Elkhorn City Tourism committee and the city, is set for May 14-16.

Two defendants in Amber Spradlin case agree with need for delay, leaving one holdout

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Two of the defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder case have indicated they are not opposed to another continuance in the trial, leaving only the primary defendant as having objected to further delays. 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, wh

School threats reported across Kentucky

ohnson Central High School was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat was posted on Facebook.

Lawmakers move to protect property owners with eminent domain changes

Private property rights have long been a cornerstone of Kentucky’s identity, shaping not only our economy, but our culture and way of life. In fact, the first settlers to blaze a trail and build a life here did so because they wanted to own property and be able to build a life. F

Who's an expert?

If you've spent any time in the depths of social media comment sections, I'm sure you've run across the term "Dunning-Kruger effect."

Perry County aims for world record with side-by-side event

A two-day off-road event kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. and continues Saturday starting at 10 a.m. The weekend includes a stunt show, obstacle courses and other family-friendly activities.

Opening dates announced for new stores in Hazard shopping center

The shopping center is expected to bring between 150 and 175 new jobs to Hazard.

They Needed Treatment for Drug Addiction. The Company They Turned to May Have Used Them to Commit Fraud.

Many credit Addiction Recovery Care with playing a key role in their sobriety. But most also said they felt betrayed by the organization. The post They Needed Treatment for Drug Addiction. The Company They Turned to May Have Used Them to Commit Fraud. appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .