Alyssa Middleton, 19, pleaded not guilty to all three felony counts, including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, and leaving the scene of an accident causing death on May 8.
Read full story →A fitness trainer is preparing to run hundreds of miles across the Commonwealth —all to help Kentucky kids get involved in sports.
It is unknown at this time when the lanes will reopen.
Firefighters participated in an annual Large Animal Rescue training Monday.
A Kentucky Powerball winner was arrested for domestic violence July 27, according to police.
A hearing on whether former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife, Glenna, are required to support their estranged son, Jonah Bevin, got underway Tuesday without Matt Bevin. Bevin failed to show up for the hearing despite an order from Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson that he attend in person. Bevin already is subject [...]
The Putnam County Commission confirmed Tuesday that Texas Roadhouse is near the end of the permitting process to build a new location in Teays Valley.
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Powerball winner, James Farthing, has been arrested again, this time in Scott County on domestic violence-related charges. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Scott County Sheriff's Office, James Farthing is charged with first-degree strangulation (domestic violence-related) and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence, minor injury) follow
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered the lowering of flags for a Kentucky WWII soldier that was not accounted for until Jan. 2026.
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is mourning the death of longtime farm safety advocate Dale Dobson.
Funeral services for longtime GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on July 11 at the age of 71, are taking place in Washington, DC, today.
Lingering Showers Give Way to More Sunshine We started Tuesday with some lingering showers and thunderstorms pushing through portions of southeastern Kentucky, along with some leftover cloud cover across parts of the region. Those showers have gradually moved out, and we are beginning to see more sunshine return as we head through the afternoon. It will still feel warm and...
It’s a First Alert Weather Day due to a cluster of storms pushing through the area Tuesday morning.
The Huntington Sanitary Board will close the 8th Street underpass tomorrow, July 29, for maintenance work on pumps under the roadway.
The FDA approved the first OTC tablet combining acetaminophen (Tylenol) and naproxen sodium for temporary relief of aches and pains, offering up to 12 hours per dose.
Dispatchers say there are two major power outages affecting approximately 2,000 people in Gallia County.
Across Kentucky, a troubling pattern is emerging. Whether in healthcare, education, or non-profit organizations, board decisions are increasingly being questioned — not simply because difficult decisions are being made, but because stakeholders are asking how those decisions are being made. Recent events involving boards governing Fayette County Public Schools, the University of Kentucky, and the
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington Police are investigating 6 unrelated shootings that occurred over four days, with arrests made in four of the six cases. Brian Maynard, assistant chief of the Lexington Police Bureau of Investigation, described the stretch as highly unusual. "Pretty unprecedented weekend that we've had. Six shootings, and we don't normally have this type...
Kentucky State Police are investigating two separate fatal crashes on the Hal Rogers Parkway that occurred within hours of each other on Saturday, leaving three people dead.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Cumberland infant is dead and Kentucky State Police detectives have opened a death investigation. According to KSP Public Affairs Officer Shane Jacobs, the Kentucky [...]
Someone asked me recently for my advice for seniors on activities to keep their minds and bodies fit, and how long they should sleep each night. I replied as honestly [...]
Memories can be wonderful places to visit when they are pleasant and filled with peace and joy. On the other hand, not all of our experiences have been pleasant. Negative [...]
Amid his prolonged absence from the U.S. Senate after he was hospitalized last month, Kentucky Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will not attend the Fancy Farm Picnic this weekend.
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said he will not launch a 2027 bid for governor. In a Monday morning statement, the Manchester Republican said he was “deeply grateful for the encouragement and confidence so many Kentuckians have shown by asking me to consider running for governor in 2027.” “After thoughtful discussions with my family, friends [...]
University of Kentucky scientists have discovered the cause of sleep loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and how to help restore hours of rest. They originally set out to see how sleep loss worsened over the course of the disease, believing Alzheimer’s patients lost sleep because their neurons were dying or because of amyloid plaques, [...]
FRANKFORT – Ruth Day contributed another $15,000 to the Kentucky Democratic Party on June 16, ten days before Gov. Andy Beshear appointed her to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, according to a report filed by the KDP this week with the Federal Election Commission. That brings the total contributed by Day (and her [...]
By Brenda Ramsey Harlan Enterprise The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the sale of Black Mountain Utility District (BMUD) to Kentucky American Water (KAW), Judge Executive Dan Mosley [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The Kentucky State Police and the Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident in Smith on Sunday afternoon. KSP Trooper Andrew Stephens said [...]
By John Henson Managing Editor Harlan County’s bid for a fourth straight regional cross country sweep got a little tougher recently with changes in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association [...]
In a fundraising effort for their Santa Engine, the Coal Run Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a cruise-in and back-to-school bash on Aug. 1.
The Pike County Cooperative Extension Services is offering a 12-week series of classes that will lead to participants becoming certified master gardeners.
The Mountain Water District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the district’s headquarters located at 6332 Zebulon Highway.
In a story published in the July 21 News-Express under the headline, “Fiscal court dismisses proposed credit card; tension emerges,” the quote from Dist. 2 Pike County Commissioner Clinard “Bubby” Adkins should have read, “I think, just leave it up to the new incoming judge when
Shaping Our Appalachian Region hosted an event at Brother’s Wright Distillery on July 16 to promote distillers across the region.
IVTYTON – A Magoffin County man was tragically killed in a freak accident on Monday while working to move a mobile home. Malcom Barry, 63 years old, had been employed by Conley's Transport for more than 10 years, died on July 20 while the business was moving a mobile home and were in the process [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 20, discussing the budget, tax rates and ongoing projects. Before the meeting began, David Gardner addressed the Mayor Stanley Howard, asking about an action listed in the minutes from a May 2025 city council meeting, that seemingly set the time limit for [...]
SALYERSVILLE – In a petition filed on July 14, Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard filed a petition to challenge the candidate status of former Mayor James “Pete” Shepherd, who is running against Howard for the top city seat this fall. The petition, filed by attorney John C. Collins for Howard, claims Shepherd is not a resident [...]
A road dedication honoring a fallen soldier was held this past weekend, remembering the life and sacrifice of Hargis Salyer, Jr., who died in battle in Germany during World War II. A portion of Ky Rt. 1635 in Magoffin County is now designated as "Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Highway." The following resolution, passed by the [...]
“I asked God, if he let me live and take care of Jennifer, I’d do his work. He did, so I do,” Eversole said.
Nearly 41 years after University of Kentucky student Tammy Dee Acker was stabbed to death during a robbery at her physician father’s Fleming-Neon home, the fate of the men convicted in the crime remains tied to a Kentucky death penalty system that has not carried out an execution in nearly two decades. Recent action by the Kentucky General Assembly changing [...] The post Acker killers still await
“I am scared for my life. I need help.” Those six handwritten words, written by Sarah Pendleton Wyatt in a sworn affidavit filed in Letcher District Court on July 16 became part of the public record less than 48 hours before authorities say her former husband walked into the Washboard laundromat where she worked and shot her multiple times. Kentucky [...] The post Ex-husband dies after shooting an
Zo Goodson grew up as a University of Kentucky basketball fan in Tell City, Ind., about two hours north of Lexington. He wanted to play basketball at UK, but when he realized that was not going to happen, he knew the next best step would be to become a student manager at what he considered the “best basketball program in [...] The post Smith’s Hall of Fame honor celebrated first appeared on The Mo
It is definitely the dog days of summer. You can still get outside and enjoy yourself if you can stand the heat. I can’t stay out in very hot weather, so I usually go fishing early in the morning, late in the evening or at night. When it comes to crappie fishing, summer can actually be one of the best [...] The post Hot weather sends crappie to deeper water first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
While Benny Lee Hodge remains the only person under a death sentence for a murder committed in Letcher County, another person with close ties to the county also remains on Kentucky’s Death Row. Virginia Susan Caudill, 65, a native of Whitco, is the Commonwealth’s only female Death Row inmate. She is housed at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in [...] The post Letcher Co. native is K
Hello, everyone! I hope everyone had a good week. We had another week of rain and heat. Rain and heat remind me of boiling water — lol. I’ve been doing a lot of porch sitting with two fans going because I still want to be outside. The Feel Better List follows. When you have time, please send a prayer or [...] The post Community enjoys summer despite the heat first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Juanita Carolyn Mullins Breeding, 78, of Isom, died at her home on Saturday, July 11. Mrs. Breeding was retired from the Letcher County Board of Education after 20 years of service. She loved sitting on her porch and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed doing word puzzle books. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to [...] The post Services are held for Juanita Bree
Though the majority of data centers are located in urban or suburban areas, rural communities face unique challenges in the data center development landscape. The post We Mapped Rural Data Center Development – and Opposition. Here’s What We Found appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
Breanna Cantrell, a junior in the dual-credit STEM program, said the project, which she called “Thank a Vet,” was inspired by her great-grandfather’s service in World War II.
According to the Perry County Fiscal Court, two men have been going house-to-house in the community claiming to be employees of the fiscal court.
The show, called “Trooper Talk,” features candid conversations with troopers, crime prevention tips, public safety advice and information about careers with KSP.
At the time she was reported missing, Moore was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 165 pounds, with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair.
Throughout the Ohio River island’s history, flora and fauna have reacted and adjusted to human development like oil and gas wells. As humans abandoned the infrastructure, they've reclaimed their space. The post Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .