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Authorities say Nolan Dudik was fired in May for policy violations.
Speculation continues to grow over Mitch McConnell’s health. The Senator’s staff has said last week that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital.
The shooting was reported just after 1:05 p.m. in the 2300 block of 9th Avenue.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Louisville Zoo set the highest attendance record in its 57-year history this fiscal year, welcoming 945,225 guests — surpassing all previous records, including the mark set during the opening of Glacier Run in 2012. Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney announced the milestone, crediting community support, expanded access programs...
Four adults arrested after 16 children were rescued from a home in Vinton County, Ohio, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon.
University of Kentucky agrees to cover taxes on Michigan State buyout, financial planners estimate added cost above $2 million
Meteorologist John Gross is tracking the latest forecast.
A teenager died after suffering a fireworks injury on July 4.
A federal grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $4 million to the Bourbon County Fiscal Court, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore why treating the body as one connected system can help break the cycle of “checklist medicine.” Plus, a warning about “stranger danger” for seniors, including subtle red flags that caregivers shouldn’t ignore.
The West Virginia Association of School Administrators launched an initiative to support public schools Tuesday at Herbert Hoover High School in Kanawha County.
A Fayette County grand jury has indicted a Lexington man on a murder charge in connection with a deadly crash that killed a woman at the intersection of Clearwater Way and Man o' War Boulevard.
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced two more people died from severe flooding that swept through Kentucky last week.
BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 34-year-old man is in custody after a shooting at a Barker Lane East residence that left a 64-year-old man dead, according to the Madison-County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a shots fired call in the 200 block of Barker Lane East at around 7:54 p.m. Monday, officials reported. A preliminary investigation revealed...
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lamborghini Financial Services, Inc. filed a lawsuit in Laurel County Circuit Court against London Mayor Randall Weddle seeking repossession of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus and judgment for $60,044.56 in unpaid debt. The complaint, filed on July 6,, states that Lamborghini Financial Services holds a security interest in the vehicle — a 2019...
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 [...]
Memorials across the country often find special ways to honor fallen veterans. The Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Frankfort makes sure veterans are honored every day. Since Veterans Day 1988, [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) - A University of Kentucky researcher is helping uncover how stars are born and evolve deep inside galaxies by revealing dozens of previously hidden star clusters buried [...]
“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 [...]
FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear has filled two vacancies on the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees with longtime supporters as he works to exercise more control over the direction of the state's flagship university. In an executive order filed June 26 – and effective July 1 – Beshear appointed Ruth Cecelia Day as an [...]
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a section of KY 840 in Harlan County will be closed daily to through traffic July 6-10 for a culvert replacement. Beginning [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department was called to a house fire at Nolan's Branch Lane late Saturday night before firefighters soon found themselves in the [...]
Special To The Enterprise Students from across the district gathered June 30-July 2 for hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the Harlan County High School STEM Academy [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Closplint woman was arrested by Trooper Colby Amburgey of the Kentucky State Police. Aspen Jade Cornett, 32, was charged with operating a motor vehicle [...]
One person was injured Friday night in a fireworks accident at the annual Independence Day celebration at Isom. The incident occurred about 9:30 p.m. less than a half-hour into the annual fireworks show in the unincorporated village. Volunteers were shooting commercial fireworks for the crowd gathered in the Isom Fairgrounds and along KY 15 when one shell apparently exploded on [...] The post One
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.
Kentucky’s utility regulator has launched an investigation into concerns it has about "troubling" managerial and planning practices at investor-owned electric utility Kentucky Power. The Kentucky Public Service Commission wrote in a Thursday morning order that it was opening an investigation into the Eastern Kentucky utility following years of concerns the regulator and the Kentucky attorney [...]
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.
A Pikeville woman has been charged with felony drug trafficking following an investigation by the Pikeville Police Department.
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.
The front lobby of Myers Tower in downtown Pikeville will be temporarily converted into a cooling station for local residents.
Officials are warning residents to take precautions as dangerous heat and humidity continue across Kentucky through at least Friday. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire state through 8 p.m. EDT Friday, prompting local governments to open cooling centers. In Letcher County, the recreation center in Whitesburg has been opened as a cooling station. [...] The
Neon Fire and Rescue will station an ambulance at the Letcher Volunteer Fire Department beginning this week in an effort to improve emergency response times in the lower end of Letcher County. Letcher County Judge/Executive Terry Adams announced the plan during a special meeting of the Letcher Fiscal Court on Monday. Adams said Neon Fire Chief Carter Bevins has agreed [...] The post Neon Fire & Re
Hello, everyone. I hope you’ve all had a good week. The heat and humidity have returned, along with some much-needed rain. It looks like we’re in for a hot Independence Day weekend. Please be careful if you’re celebrating with fireworks. The rain arrived during our Gibson Family Reunion. Fortunately, we stayed dry inside, except for a couple of the younger [...] The post Family reunions fill busy
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKCTC), in partnership with Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), has launched the Promise Scholars Program, a summer bridge initiative designed to help recent graduates of Letcher County Central High School successfully transition to college. The Promise Scholars Program provides students with an opportunity to begin building the academic, personal, an
Letcher County will use the last of the Covid-19 relief money it received to repair outdoor playgrounds and assist fire departments with insurance. The Letcher Fiscal Court voted this week to replace four sets of playground equipment that is damaged, outdated, or was removed because it was defective. Any money remaining will be given to fire departments in the county [...] The post Leftover funds
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 .