FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Attorney General Russell Coleman requested on Wednesday that the Kentucky Supreme Court uphold the conviction of 44-year-old Brooks Houck for the 2015 murder of Crystal Rogers. One of three men convicted in connection to the crime, Houck was found guilty of murder (by principle or accomplice) and complicity to tampering with physical...
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As childcare costs continue to soar to increasingly unaffordable levels, leaders in Washington, and 2026 candidates, have been talking more about approaches to help struggling families.
Authorities in Ohio are asking farmers and livestock buyers in the region to be on the lookout for dozens of stolen calves.
Candye Pinkston has spent three years making sure children in crisis have someone in their corner.
Weather has been particularly challenging this year for farmers. On top of that, diesel prices have made operations more costly.
Alvin Perkins, 56, was last seen in Ashland around 6:30 p.m. on April 29.
The Lexington Opera House unveiled its mule 2026–2027 Broadway Live Season.
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes, ending any chance at a Triple Crown this year, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced. A statement from DeVaux said the decision came after thoughtful discussion and that Golden Tempo's health and long-term future remain the top priority following his effort at the...
Kimberly Keagy is live in the WSAZ+ studio with the top headlines for Wednesday, May 6th.
A new online tool helps homeowners identify where efficiency improvements can lower energy costs.
ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — An Adair County woman was arrested on Monday after she allegedly gave a 22-month-old a "party dot" tattoo. According to an arrest citation, Kentucky State Police Post 15 responded to a home in Monitcello regarding an alleged child abuse complaint. The citation states that KSP made contact with 27-year-old Brook McDaniel, who...
Morning Rain Brings Much-Needed Moisture Central and Eastern Kentucky started the day on a wet and stormy note as widespread showers and thunderstorms pushed through the area during the overnight and early morning hours. Rainfall totals varied quite a bit across the region, with many communities picking up over a quarter inch of rain, while some areas saw totals approaching...
A newborn’s parents say they are thankful for the hospital staff’s attention and care for their boy, who was born with a temporary breathing disorder.
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, directing Randall O'Neal, who is one of the attorneys representing M.K. McKinney, and Whitney O'Neal, who represents Josh Mullins. McKinney is charged with murder for the 2023
Employees at the University of Kentucky, including 926 food service workers, are facing layoffs, according to federally-required notices filed with the state government. Aramark Campus learned earlier this year that its contract with the university for food and concession services would end on June 30, according to an April letter sent to the Kentucky Career [...]
A survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state, looked at what cravings look like across the country, finding that the average person gets two cravings a day, with one [...]
Last week, Jefferson Circuit Judge Brian Edwards struck down part of a Kentucky statute defining human life as beginning at fertilization. The case arose after a Jewish woman argued she [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Aramark Campus, LLC will no longer provide food and concessions services at the University of Kentucky after June 30, and all Aramark employees assigned to the account will be affected by the change. The company issued a formal notice dated April 29, in compliance with the Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act...
An Amazon delivery driver is accused of hitting and killing a 4-year-old boy before leaving the scene.
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LEXINGTON - As grass begins to grow and lawn care ramps up across Kentucky, it's an important time to remind families that lawn mowers, while part of a familiar routine, [...]
As I prayed about what the Lord wanted me to speak on this week, an image came instantly to my mind. It was the big blue bus. Not the kind [...]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Storm-related costs being tracked by Kentucky Power Company have now reached nearly $20 million this year, according to filings with the state Public Service Commission, as the utility continues seeking approval to defer expenses that could eventually be charged to customers. In a filing submitted recently in Case No. 2026-00101, the company told the Public Service Commission (PSC) that a [...] Th
Cumberland Elementary School recently hosted a memorable Derby Day celebration, bringing together students, staff and community partners for a day full of fun, learning, and Kentucky tradition. Students in kindergarten [...]
FRANKFORT — Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville, is highlighting nearly $25 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding for communities across the 29th Senate District through House Joint Resolution (HJR) 81 [...]
By John Henson Sports Writer During a season in which they have won only eight games to this point, the Middlesboro Lady Jackets have saved their best for district opponents. [...]
The Harlan Lady Dragons won’t end the 2026 season with a winning record and may not win any championships, but there may not be any team in the 13th Region [...]
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
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is signing emergency measures to freeze the state’s sales tax on gasoline starting in July and declare a state of emergency that could lower the tax by 10 cents a gallon starting next week. In a Tuesday press conference, Beshear, said he doesn’t see an end to the ongoing war between [...]
“Music kind of creates a community, and it’s an exalted position to be up on a stage and to be part of the thing that brings people together,” O’Brien said. The post Grammy Award-Winning Musician Tim O'Brien and the Next Generation of Appalachian Bluegrass appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
Over the past month, we have witnessed many heartbreaking and senseless acts of violence in both our community and our neighbors’ communities. We are grieving the recent shooting in Adair County that claimed the lives of three individuals, the intimate partner stabbing in Tennessee that claimed the life of Samarah Smith from Murray, Kentucky, the [...]
LOUISVILLE — For Daniel Cameron, it’s full steam ahead — even without President Donald Trump’s blessing for his U.S. Senate campaign. Cameron, surrounded by his family and supporters at the Jefferson County Republican Headquarters on Tuesday, said he doesn’t plan on dropping out of the Republican primary in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race. He is also launching [...]
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
ohnson Central High School was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat was posted on Facebook.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A Perry County man who is facing a murder charge for his connection to a fatal UTV crash back in February has pleaded guilty to a child exploitation charge. Noah Back, 26, of Vicco, pleaded guilty Friday in Lexington federal court to one count of transporting a minor across state lines for criminal sexual activity. In his plea agreement, he admitted to taking a 14-year-old girl t
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.
The shopping center is expected to bring between 150 and 175 new jobs to Hazard.
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 .
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Monday marked the first of five days that murder suspect M.K. McKinney has been allowed to leave his home in order to meet with his attorneys in Louisville. And while that decision has been widely criticized by some in the community, officials say it does not mean he has been given carte blanche to move freely. McKinney is charged with murder for the June 18, 2023, stabbing de
Site has potential for industrial use, depending on variety of tests and surveys. The post Rail site in Allen under review appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Hager Hill Athletic Complex to develop soccer fields, tennis and pickle ball courts, and more. The post Johnson County receives $2.6 million for sports complex appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Residents reported high weeds and damage to headstones at sites including Resthaven Cemetery in Jeff. The Attorney General’s office held the meeting to take formal complaints directly from families.
The Williamson Wildwood Garden will host its Spring Tag Sale on Saturday, May 2. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Williamson Memorial Fieldhouse in West Williamson, West Virginia.
A candidate in the 95th Dist. Kentucky State House of Representatives race highlighted things he would like to see happen during a public forum hosted by the Appalachian News-Express if he is successful in the upcoming elections.
Special Judge Eddy Coleman has issued an order suggesting that it may be best to separate the trials in the cases against the Floyd man accused of murdering Amber Spradlin in 2023 and the two men accused of evidence tampering in the case.
The prosecution in the case of the man accused of murdering Amber Spradlin in Floyd County in 2023 and the two men accused of attempting to tamper with evidence in the case has again asked for a delay so that the testing of DNA evidence may be completed.
April, which is over, is considered Child Abuse Awareness month, and I don’t think we learned any lessons.
ASHLAND – Two Magoffin men were federally indicted last week on drug distribution charges. On April 23, a federal grand jury charged Eddie A. McFarland, 34, and Anthony D. Saylor, 38, as follows: - McFarland with conspiracy to distribute Schedule II controlled substances fentanyl (Count 1), possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug [...]
UPDATE 4/30/36: The Salyersville United States Post Office reopened midday today. -- SALYERSVILLE – At press time, the Salyersville United States Post Office remains closed after a vehicle ran into the side of the building. On Monday, April 27 a one-vehicle car accident yielded a large hole in the side of the post office, with [...]
SALYERSVILLE – While Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard told the city council in last week’s meeting they had been awarded Local Assistance Road Program Funding (LARP) for blacktopping for five city roads, including his own road, the SI continues to fact check the mayor’s claims In the most recent Salyersville City Council meeting Mayor Howard said [...]
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This being the last SI edition of the month, I’m coming in just under the wire with a quick Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month note. I’d love to have an uplifting message for you about how autism is just a different ability, not less, or one of the other platitudes people love to spew from [...]
PAINTSVILLE- A Salyersville man was reportedly shot by Paintsville Police Department after running from law enforcement. On Sunday, April 26, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team was requested by KSP Post 9 to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 2 a.m. that same day in Johnson County. According to KSP’s initial investigation, [...]
WHITT BRANCH SPUR – Police arrested two women from New York after finding them camping out on someone else’s property and believed to be trafficking in methamphetamine. According to the arrest citations, the Magoffin County Sheriff Department received a call on April 26 regarding people reportedly trespassing on a property on Whitt Branch Spur. When [...]
A man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years after a shooting in Breathitt County, according to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman.
Clayborn was rushed to Harlan ARH Hospital but did not survive. Investigators say her boyfriend, Michael Howard, stabbed her multiple times during an argument inside their home.
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 .