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Why keeping all your money in one account may be hurting your finances

Drowning in debt? The problem might be simpler than you think. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert about how out why separating your money into four accounts could help finally get a handle on your spending. 💰

Ohio Gov. DeWine releases statement on resignation of Ohio A.G.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine released a statement regarding Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s resignation Thursday.

How to protect your spring plants as late frost lingers in Kentucky

We've almost made it to Mother's Day weekend and still, the potential for frost is there.

Crash backs up traffic on part of U.S. 52

The wreck involved three vehicles.

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. [...]

Man accused of spiking chocolate milk with methamphetamine, sickening several people

A man in Kentucky was arrested for allegedly drugging a container of chocolate milk that sickened five people.

Chef sentenced to death for killing ex-wife, kids on Christmas Day

A jury handed down a death sentence for a Phoenix-area chef convicted of murdering his ex-wife and two children.

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 [...]

Land O’Lakes ransomware negotiator admits to working with cybercriminals to extort victims

A man who once worked as a ransomware negotiator for Land O’Lakes pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit ransomware attacks against various companies in the United States.

Ambulance driver facing several charges in deadly incident

The Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office held a press conference Thursday afternoon regarding a deadly incident in Elkview last month.

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

Eku Students Host Inclusive Bible School for Differently-Abled Adults

CORBIN, Ky. (KT) - Students at Eastern Kentucky University are partnering with Corbin Parkway Ministries and other organizations throughout Southeastern Kentucky to host a vacation Bible school for differently-abled adults. [...]

3 at 3: New Woody Williams Career Tech Center; arrest made in shooting; crews respond to fire

Kimberly Keagy has your 3 at 3, including a preview of the new Woody Williams Career Tech Center, an arrest made in a shooting in Huntington and a look at crews battling a fire in Madison.

A painfull discussion of sawbriar

Everyone who has walked off the beaten path has had an unfortunate run in with sawbriar (Smilax glauca). It's the green woody vine that wraps around your leg and proceeds [...]

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 [...]

Jane Stephenson, founder of the New Opportunity School for Women, dies at 88

Jane Stephenson, founder of the New Opportunity School for Women and the longtime First Lady of Berea College, died on May 2, 2026 after a brief illness, according to her family. She was 88. Stephenson was born in North Carolina in 1938. She attended Lees McCrae College and Appalachian State University for a degree in [...]

Beshear tells MS NOW he’s ‘comfortable’ with being among Democratic names for 2028

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he’s “comfortable” with being among the names of potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election. In a recent interview with MS NOW’s Ali Vitali, Beshear said his focus will remain on elections while he is the chair of the Democratic Governors Association. “Again, I haven't made any final decision, [...]

Will there be a next generation

Matthew 28: 18b-20 "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and [...]

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,

Hundreds of employees at UK will be laid off as part of reorganization

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 [...]

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

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

UPIKE honors Class of 2026

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.

The Supreme Court got it right ... and wrong

A recent ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court has opened the door for your government to do business behind closed doors ... so long as they do it with their personal cell phones.

Perry man pleads guilty to charge involving sex with a minor

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

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 .

Pike woman charged with drug trafficking

A Stopover woman was arrested on multiple charges, including drug trafficking, on May 2, according to court records.

PPD: Pike man charged with attempted murder after shooting in Pikeville bar

A Pike County resident was arrested in the early morning hours of May 3 after he allegedly discharged a firearm into a crowd at a local bar, injuring another man, according to court records.

Perry County and surrounding area residents voice cemetery concerns to state officials

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.

Farmers market schedules first pop-up event

The Pikeville Farmers Market is gearing up for its 2026 season with a series of pop-up markets each Saturday in May with a full opening in June.

Wildwood Garden Club hosts tag sale

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.

Man sentenced to five years after Breathitt County shooting, Kentucky attorney general says

A man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years after a shooting in Breathitt County, according to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman.