Former WVU basketball player indicted on five counts of wire fraud
Former WVU basketball player indicted on five counts of wire fraud
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Rollover crash closes part of I-64
Both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane were closed just before 6:30 p.m.
Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career
Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Typical early July weather across the Bluegrass this week
The big heat finally relaxed across Central and Eastern Kentucky for the second half of the holiday weekend and that continued to kick off the first full week of July on Monday. Temperatures back off from the mid-90s late last week to the mid to upper 80s through the weekend as the dome of heat shifted eastward, which made it...
Sen. McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session.
Disaster relief volunteers assist in flood cleanup at McKee Baptist Church
Disaster relief workers and volunteers from the Kentucky Baptist Convention have been involved in cleanup efforts places like Madison, Meade and Clinton Counties.
K-9 killed in hit-and-run after he was spooked by illegal fireworks on July 4, sheriff’s office says
A K-9 in California was struck and killed by a car after he was spooked by illegal fireworks, officials said.
Youth advisory board with the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Megan Archer and London Donahoe speak about the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and how students can get involved.
Dental implants with Graf Dental Surgery
Graf Dental Surgery talks about the importance of dental implants.
UK may owe full $5M buyout for new AD J Batt after Michigan State president reversal
When Kentucky hired Batt away from Michigan State, the university appeared poised to pay only half of his original $5 million buyout. A clause in Batt’s contract reduced that payment to $2.5 million if Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz left the school.
Noah’s story: A starving lab mix puts a face on a growing rural Kentucky animal neglect crisis
Paws 4 the Cause general manager says the shelter has taken in a handful of dogs from rural Kentucky in the past three weeks
Monday Health Minutes with Valley Health Genetic Testing In Pregnancy
This week’s Monday Health Minutes explores the practice of genetic testing and how it could lead to sooner diagnoses.
Kentucky secretary of state launches time capsule project to mark America's 250th
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams launched the Kentucky Time Capsule Project Monday, a statewide initiative commemorating America's 250th anniversary. According to Adams' office, the project invites Kentuckians from every corner of the state to contribute their voices, stories, photographs, artwork, and hopes for the future. Those interested in submitting
Head-on crash on KY 70 in Casey County kills 1 driver, injures 5 others
CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A head-on collision on KY 70 near Pruitt Lane in Casey County killed one driver and sent five others to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded to the two-vehicle crash just before 3 p.m. Investigators say 69-year-old Ronnie Lee of Liberty, was driving south on KY 70...
Former UK basketball player indicted after allegedly scamming victims out of millions
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A former University of Kentucky basketball player is facing federal wire fraud charges after a grand jury indicted him on five counts in the Northern District of West Virginia. The indictment reports that Kerr Kriisa, who played college basketball at various universities in the United States including UK, was indicted on June 2, on charges...
Rare Colonel Sanders memorabilia auction at Shelbyville home
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 [...]
Large Kentucky Sundial Has memorialized fallen veterans for nearly 40 Years
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, [...]
UK Researcher Unveils Hidden Star Clusters in Galaxies
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 [...]
KY bill regulating kids’ social media had bipartisan support, AG backing. What killed it?
“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."
Editor’s Notebook: Civics centers, audits, lawsuits. The usual education drama
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 [...]
Beshear appoints two longtime supporters to UK Board of Trustees
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 [...]
Culvert replacement planned for KY 840 in Watts Creek area
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 [...]
Enlow charged with obstructing justice, assault after argument
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 [...]
STEM Academy Camp draws students from around county
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 [...]
Woman arrested for operating a vehicle under influence of drugs
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 injured in fireworks show mishap at Isom
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
Haywood, District 5 constable, killed in an accident at Wallins
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Kentucky State Police Post 10 received a call around 5:45 p.m. of a fatal accident near Wallins. A vehicle left the roadway and struck a [...]
Sentencings handed down
SALYERSVILLE – Several cases came to a conclusion in Magoffin County Circuit Court recently, with the following judgments and sentencings handed down by Circuit Judge Kimberley Childers in June. Jeremiah D. Crowder, 42, of Charleston, WV, pleaded guilty in May via a plea deal on the charge of theft by deception – cold checks, $1,000 [...]
Fiscal court meets
SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in special session on Tuesday, June 30, conducting business to prepare for the new fiscal year. The court approved appropriation transfers for the 2026 fiscal year to balance the budget at the end of the fiscal year. They also approved to renew the employee insurance plans for [...]
BLOOD DRIVE
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Only you can prevent blood shortages, and that starts by donating blood at an upcoming Kentucky Blood Center blood drive in your community. Blood cannot be manufactured. That means the health of the blood supply – and the patients who rely on it for a variety of needs – is entirely dependent [...]
Gov. Beshear announces bridge funding, new homes for eastern Kentucky flood survivors
In the latest round, eight counties — including Perry, Letcher and Johnson — and two cities are sharing funds to fix or replace 10 bridges.
Kentucky AG: Nearly $11 million in Medicaid fraud uncovered in national takedown
Kentucky took part in a national takedown that charged hundreds of people across 45 states. Six people now face state or federal charges.
MCHS cheerleading squad to hold golf scramble July 10
SALYERSVILLE — The Magoffin County High School cheerleading program will hold its annual golf scramble at Paintsville Golf Course on Friday, July 10. Registration for the MCHS Cheerleaders Golf Scramble will start at 8 a.m. on the morning of the event. The scramble will begin at 9 a.m. Teams participating in the scramble will be [...]
KHSAA Dead Period to end July 9
SALYERSVILLE — The KHSAA Dead Period will end at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. Prior to the start of the KHSAA Dead Period in late-June, numerous Magoffin County student-athletes remained active. Annually, student-athletes are sidelined June 25-July 9 via the KHSAA Dead Period. The Dead Period was adopted 20-plus years ago by member schools [...]
7th Annual MC Youth Baseball/Softball Cornhole Tournament to be held
SALYERSVILLE — The 7th Annual Magoffin County Youth Baseball/Softball Cornhole Tournament is set to be held at the Salyersville City Park on Friday, July 3. The cornhole tournament will start at 7 p.m. The entry fee for the cornhole tournament is $30 per team. Registration for the cornhole tournament will start at 6:30 p.m. The [...]
Utility regulator launches investigation into 'troubling' Kentucky Power planning practices
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 [...]
KY Democratic Senate candidate says voters deserve ‘honest answer’ about McConnell’s health
The Kentucky Democrat who is hoping to succeed Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says that Kentuckians “deserve a clear and honest answer about their senator’s condition.”
At least 25 homicides in Kentucky's annual domestic violence report for 2025
At least 25 Kentuckians were killed by an intimate partner in 2025.
After Supreme Court decision, Beshear’s Kentucky State Fair Board removes CEO
After the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Andy Beshear should have appointment power over the State Fair Board, the board removed the leader of the organization that oversees the fair.
Fatal crash on U.S. 23 under investigation
KSP says they responded to the scene of single-vehicle crash on U.S. 23 in the Pikeville community of Pike County on Wednesday.
Pikeville woman facing drug trafficking charge
A Pikeville woman has been charged with felony drug trafficking following an investigation by the Pikeville Police Department.
$200M solar project bringing construction jobs, free training to Perry County
Edelen framed the project as an opportunity for coal communities to benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
Hazard plans Fourth of July events with heat safety measures ahead of America’s 250th
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.
Cooling stations offered as temperatures rise
The front lobby of Myers Tower in downtown Pikeville will be temporarily converted into a cooling station for local residents.
Cuffs and Hoses event planned
Planning for the annual Cuffs and Hoses Block Party is underway.
SC man charged with fleeing from police
Officers from the Pikeville Police Department arrested a South Carolina man on June 30 on a litany of charges after he allegedly gave them false identification information and afterwards fled on foot, court records said.
County citizens are urged to take this heat wave seriously
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 Rescue will base ambulance at Letcher, improving response times
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
Family reunions fill busy week in Cowan
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
Promise Scholars program launched
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
Leftover funds from Biden bill will pay for updates to parks, fire dept. insurance
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
Perry County attorney, Mountain Classic committee member dies at 52
Meade-McKenzie served as CEO of Kentucky River Community Care for 12 years.
Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy
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 .