Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and state leaders announced an updated framework to combat child sexual abuse Tuesday as the nation observes Crime Victim Rights Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Read full story →The appointment of federal judge Greg Van Tatenhove as the new dean of the University of Kentucky's J. David Rosenberg College of Law is drawing pushback from students.
A mother who went missing in late March has been found dead.
School officials in Texas say an investigation is underway after a student with autism was reportedly left on a bus for hours.
University of Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein hosted a meet & greet at the Newtown Springs Kroger. Stein enjoyed meeting fans, taking pictures, and signing autographs on Wednesday afternoon.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky volleyball has released their 2026 conference schedule: September Sept 23 – at Vanderbilt Sept 27 – vs. Texas October Oct 2 – at Auburn Oct 4 – at Florida Oct 9 – vs. LSU Oct 11 – vs. Ole Miss Oct 16 – at Oklahoma Oct 18 – at Arkansas Oct 21...
Officers arrested people at Man O War and Boston Road in Lexington and executed a search warrant at the Hampton Inn on East Brannon Road in Nicholasville.
The city of Lexington is using Earth Day to encourage citizens to reduce, reuse and recycle, and think locally about how they can help the planet.
The remains of three young children were found in a wooded area in Memphis, Tennessee.
Lexington has reached over 75 days without a homicide, marking a significant milestone as gun violence in the city has decreased for four straight years.
This month marks 12 years since Ricardo Franklin watched his mother receive the worst possible news a mother can receive. But, perhaps, more importantly, he watched how she reacted to that news.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — An injury collision, reportedly involving four vehicles, shut down all inbound lanes of Nicholasville Road at Malabu Drive on Wednesday. Further, Malabu Drive is shut down in both directions, Lexwrecks reported. Motorists should drive with caution in the area as authorities work the scene. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The middle and left lanes of outbound Nicholasville Road at Westwood Drive are currently blocked due to an injury collision. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes until the roadway clears. Injury Collision: Outbound Nicholasville Rd at Westwood Dr - The middle and left lanes are blocked. pic.twitter.com/eP7lhS5vAz...
Darrell Sheets of “Storage Wars” has died. He was 67.
There are multiple reasons seniors may find themselves living alone... some are the result of personal life choices. Still, many are due to circumstances beyond our control, such as the [...]
Gas prices are rising and drivers are feeling it. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman spotlights those already changing course and how to ease the pain at the pump.
Family and friends are remembering a 25-year-old woman who lost her life following a domestic shooting.
The Supreme Court will weigh in on the evidence immigration officials need - to determine if some permanent residents - can be removed from the country.
This story discusses child abuse and sexual abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline at 877-597-2331. In emergencies, call 911. The National Sexual Assault hotline is 1-800-656-4673. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. Every adult in Kentucky is a mandated reporter of child maltreatment. FRANKFORT [...]
Kentucky's unusual political calendar, in which we elect governors in the odd-numbered year before presidential races, has occasionally interfered with even-year races for U.S. senator. That has hurt Democrats; factional [...]
A day after Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear shared that he was “losing confidence and growing increasingly concerned” with the management of the University of Kentucky, Beshear expanded on criticism of a “political party” defending the appointment of a new dean of the university’s College of Law. Beshear said on social media Wednesday that he had [...]
Morning Clouds Give Way to Sunshine Some areas, especially across northern Kentucky, started the day with a few isolated showers and extra cloud cover as a weak frontal boundary moved through the region. As we head through the afternoon, that boundary continues to push out, allowing skies to clear and sunshine to return for most of the area. Temperatures are...
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear's super PAC In This Together got another $100,000 last month from Pennsylvania investor Ashish Patel, bringing the total Patel has contributed to the super PAC to $550,000 in the last nine months. Patel did not contribute to Beshear's political campaigns over the years, but emerged as Beshear's biggest recent donor [...]
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 2026 Southeastern Conference volleyball schedule was announced by the league office on Wednesday as the Kentucky Volleyball team now knows its path to a 10th-straight SEC regular-season championship. SEC opening week is the week of Sept. 21 with the Wildcats making their first appearance in Nashville, Tennessee to open SEC play at Vanderbilt before
The Phelps Hornets have released their 2026 football schedule, featuring a mix of regional matchups, in-state opponents and out-of-state competition as the program looks ahead to the fall. Phelps will open the season Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. against Pineville in the Laurel Bowl on the road. The Hornets return the following week, Saturday, Aug. 29, for a 6 p.m. matchup against Shelby Valley in th
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to indicate the dog is still alive. JENKINS, Ky. -- A Jenkins man has been arrested after his neighbor complained about him shooting a dog in their yard. Johnny Tinnel, 41, of Jenkins, was arrested during a traffic stop Tuesday night. He is now charged with felony counts of attempted torture of a dog and first-degree wanton endangerment. Both charges ar
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- The Floyd County Coroner's Office has identified the body found near Prestonsburg on Tuesday as a woman who had missing for more than three weeks. Three Floyd County sheriff's deputies searching the area for 38-year-old Kayla Reffett Tuesday afternoon found her body on the riverbank along Route 1428 near the mouth of Sugar Loaf Branch. She was pronounced dead by the coroner's
What happens outside the borders of the United States matters a great deal for how we live in the Bluegrass. Our economy depends upon industries that are deeply involved in [...]
Jim Croucher relaxes in his garage at Croucher Service Center in Isom, where he has spent 46 years working on vehicles. Now semi-retired, he enjoys spring days like those we’ve been having in Letcher County while picking and choosing the jobs he still takes on. The post Still turning wrenches — just on his terms first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
The Letcher Fiscal Court has formally called on state regulators to increase oversight of Kentucky Power Company and to reconsider a recently approved rate increase, citing growing concerns over electric costs and management decisions affecting eastern Kentucky. In a resolution adopted at its April meeting, the court expressed support for an ongoing management audit of Kentucky Power ordered by th
Jenkins City Police are investigating the shooting of another dog on Rocky Hollow and are looking at the same person accused in a prior incident. Police were called to the 200 block of Rocky Hollow on Monday and arrested Johnny Tinnel, 41, on outstanding warrants for menacing, harboring a vicious animal and having false or altered vehicle registration plates. He [...] The post Another dog shot; pr
It seems remarkable that recent Kentucky quarterback commit Jake Nawrot went from a junior varsity quarterback at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2024 to throwing for more than 3,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2025 — and now being ranked the No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class. Hersey coach Tom Nelson said the potential [...] The post UK commit Nawrot’s rapid
The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars put together an impressive five-game winning streak last week, improving their season record to 13-6 with a series of dominant performances at the plate and in the circle. Letcher Central opened the run with a 12-0 victory over Knott County Central on April 13. Kelsey Bentley led the offense with four hits and four [...] The post LCC softball surges behind b
The Letcher County Central Cougars split their last four games, picking up a decisive win over Buckhorn before dropping three straight contests to Perry County Central, Boyd County and Wolfe County. Letcher Central opened the stretch with a dominant 15-0 win over Buckhorn in a three-inning game on April 15. The Cougars pounded out 11 hits and took advantage of [...] The post Cougars win 1, lost 3
Bass baits come in many forms and styles. All of these baits have been designed and tested to help anglers find and catch bass during the best times of the year. Some baits are most effective during certain seasons, but a handful will catch bass year-round when presented correctly. Jigs are one of those dependable baits. They come in two [...] The post Jigs remain the go-to bait in spring bass fis
By the time you read this, your old buddy will have had major surgery, and hopefully the pain will be gone. It’s no secret that we live in a complicated healthcare system. More than three years ago, my longtime hospital, Central Baptist in Lexington, ran tests after a surgery I had in 1995 finally began to fail. A screw had [...] The post Waiting, praying and finally moving forward after wait firs
Kentuckians have a right to expect the state budget is designed and changed in ways the public can participate in. This year, that did not happen. The processes behind two main budget bills, House Bill 500 and House Bill 900 were compressed and passed with little to no public input. HB 500, the critically important [...]
For Louisville high school math teacher Lindsay Thurman, air quality isn’t an abstract concept; her body tenses and cramps as she fights through pollutants to breathe. Thurman lives with the rare pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which features “abnormally high” blood pressure in lung arteries, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. “It just seems [...]
HAZEL GREEN – A local couple saw a need for a food pantry five years ago in response to those struggling to make ends meet during COVID times, and they’ve now grown to serving over 2,000 households across 34 counties in Kentucky. Nicky and Eddie Stacy decided they wanted to start a food pantry that [...]
SAND BOTTOM – Two people were flown out after an ATV wreck on Booger Hill on Monday. At 2:23 p.m. emergency crews were called to an ATV wreck in the Sand Bottom Area of KY Rt. 7 on April 13. Magoffin County Rescue Squad Captain Dewey Marshall told the Independent the ATV was coming down [...]
WEST MAPLE ST – One woman is in the hospital and another is in jail after a stolen vehicle ran into a motorcycle on West Maple Street, in Salyersville, on Monday night. The two women, one on a motorcycle and another in a 2019 Toyota Camry, reported stolen out of Covington, were reportedly friends and [...]
Congratulations are in order for 11-year-old Kendyl Rayne Minix, who took the national stage by storm this weekend! Competing in the Youth Musical Theater Solo division, Kendyl captured the title of National Champion Soloist, dazzling judges with her talent, confidence, and captivating stage presence against top performers from across the country. Her performance showcased not [...]
PIKEVILLE, KY. -- Two primary care physicians at Pikeville Medical Center have been recognized with the UnitedHealthcare Hero Award. The honors presented to Samuel J. King, MD and Kristi Tackett, DO, celebrate health care professionals who go above and beyond in delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of their patients and communities. The UnitedHealthcare Hero
MAJESTIC, Ky. -- A Pike County man is facing multiple counts of wanton endangerment for allegedly pointing a gun at another man while children and other adults were nearby. Police were called April 14 to a disturbance on Woodman Creek Road at Majestic. When they arrived, a man told them he was using a tractor to remove a carport from his mother's property, when his nephew, Paul Daniels, 50, of Maj
The shop plans to hire others coming out of treatment as they transition back into the workforce, teaching retail and production skills they can take anywhere.
SALYERSVILLE - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet hosted a public meeting at Magoffin County High School on April 9 to discuss the “2+1” widening of US 460 between Salyersville and Paintsville. The meeting was the second of two, with the first one being held earlier in the week in Paintsville. Improving US 460 Improving US 460 [...]
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky swimming & diving Head Coach Bret Lundgaard announced the addition of Erick Fornaris as an assistant dive coach for the Kentucky Swimming and Diving program, bringing highlights of major international coaching success and experience to Lexington. “We are excited to welcome Erick to the swimming and diving staff,” Lundgaard said. “He brings a hi
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Efforts by Pikeville Police to find an Ohio fugitive resulted in officers finding the suspect as well as an assortment of drugs. Pikeville Police and a U.S. Marshals Task Force had a information that Dennis Washington, 51, of Columbus, Ohio, could be located at an apartment on Hambley Boulevard and went to locate him April 14. Washington was wanted in Columbus for multiple counts
LEXINGTON - A Lexington man has been arrested and is now facing federal charges for allegedly threatening to assault and murder President Donald J. Trump and law enforcement officers. The [...]
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that he is “losing confidence and growing increasingly concerned” with the management of the University of Kentucky following recent hiring decisions. Beshear, who has the authority to make appointments to all Kentucky public university boards, said in a social media post that he was concerned about “the creation [...]
FRANKFORT - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has joined Commonwealth's Attorneys, County Attorneys and victim advocates to mark National Crime Victims' Rights Week. As part of the observance, Coleman and [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky -- The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment on Monday, May 4, [...]
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding everyone to help protect themselves and their neighbors by driving safely during National Work Zone Awareness Week, which began on Monday. With [...]
FRANKFORT - Gov. Andy Beshear has signed House Joint Resolution 81, which will release $52 million to improve water systems across rural Kentucky, with nearly $26 million going directly to [...]
Students chose apple trees so the fruit can be picked and donated to the local food bank.
Beacon Revival Co. is a partnership between Primary Care Centers and Beacons of Hope, created to help people leaving treatment find purpose and job skills.
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 .
The memorial is located in Triangle Park and lists over 400 names of coal miners who gave their lives to fuel not just Perry County, but the entire country. The memorial is surrounded by coal.
The city of Elkhorn City hired Michael de Bourbon as city attorney during a special-called council meeting on April 9.
A Pikeville man is facing several charges, including third-degree sexual abuse, after two separate incidents.
Three men were arrested on charges including trafficking in methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine after, Pikeville Police said, officers served a fugitive arrest warrant on one of the men.
The City of Pikeville is readying for the upcoming 49th annual Hillbilly Days festival, which begins Thursday, April 16, with the carnival opening on the evening of April 15.
The Pike County Board of Health has released a statement addressing allegations of political dealings and allegations of conflicts of interest recently raised on social media.
