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Gilbert pitches 4-hitter as Bears overcome errors to down Jackets
By John Henson Managing Editor Slowed by a sore should for much of his junior season, Harlan County’s Jesse Gilbert looked his old self again just in time for the [...]
New fire training facility in Madison County dedicated to former training officer opens
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Richmond Fire Department celebrated the opening of a new training facility Tuesday with a dedication of the new building. The goal of the facility is to provide resources for firefighters from around central Kentucky. “We’re required to have a certain amount of training hours per year, and this will help us maintain...
Local tree service helps Scott County family barricaded in home by fallen tree
STAMPING GROUND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Scott County family is safe after strong winds swept through their Stamping Ground property last night, knocking a massive tree into power lines and barricading them inside their property. Ali Fulmer said her family was startled early this morning by howling wind and a loud noise. "I heard this...
Former FBI director James Comey indicted on felony charges over social media post
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday on two felony counts related to a social media post made almost a year ago, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.
Lexington man pleads guilty to 2024 homicide
Lexington man pleads guilty to 2024 homicide
Logan County Schools: Investigation underway into two middle school staff members
The school system said the employees in question have been placed on administrative leave and barred from the school building.
AG Coleman leads coalition defending Kentucky church’s right to build shrine
AG Coleman leads coalition defending Kentucky church’s right to build shrine
WSAZ+ | Orange-colored creek investigation + more headlines
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Teacher on leave for allegedly making social media post about Trump attempted assassination
A Wisconsin high school teacher has been placed on administrative leave for alleged comments made on social media.
Several agencies investigating orange-colored creek
It was discovered in the Ragland area of Mingo County, West Virginia.
Animal killed, another injured in hailstorm at Missouri zoo
Zookeepers said a 21-year-old emu died in the storm.
James Madison Transfer Justin McBride Commits to Kentucky
The Kentucky men's basketball team has a new name confirmed for the 2026-27 roster: Justin McBride. The rising senior is listed at 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds and entered the transfer portal this off-season following one year at James Madison.
More rain and storm chances into the mid-week
With a cold front pressing toward the commonwealth during the early hours of Tuesday, we saw strong to severe thunderstorms roll across Central and Eastern Kentucky before daybreak bringing lots of wind and a number of wind damage reports across the area. There were even a few confirmed weak tornadoes out in Western Kentucky west of the I-65 corridor. Things...
UK ATHLETICS: 2026 CATSPY Awards Presented Monday at Historic Memorial Coliseum
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 24th annual CATSPY Awards were held Monday inside Historic Memorial Coliseum to recognize athletic and academic performances during the 2025-26 year in the University of Kentucky Athletics Department. With multiple winners in some categories, 31 individuals and three teams were recognized. The 2026 CATSPY Awards cover accomplishments earned from Apr
Beshear signs bill creating Kentucky's first reentry campus
BURGIN - Gov. Andy Beshear recognized Second Chance Month in the state by ceremonially signing House Bill 5, which provides the framework to create Kentucky's first reentry campus, focused on [...]
Kentucky attorney general asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow Catholic church to build shrine
Republican Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Northern Kentucky church to build an outdoor shrine. The move is another step in a years-long legal battle for the church, Our Lady of Lourdes parish, which is operated by a Roman Catholic religious order the Missionaries of Saint John [...]
State Tightens Open Burning Rules to Protect Air Quality
FRANKFORT - May 1 will mark the beginning of ozone season in the state, and with it, to protect families and preserve air quality, open burning restrictions will remain in [...]
Kentucky Explores Nuclear Energy at Frankfort Conference
FRANKFORT - There is quite a lot of talk about nuclear energy in Kentucky these days, and if you're curious, here is an opportunity to find out why nuclear power [...]
Joshua Cottrell pleads guilty to murdering Rowan Co. mother and her teenage daughter in their home
Content warning: The following article contains disturbing details of violence. MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Joshua Cottrell pleaded guilty to all counts in the stabbing deaths of a Rowan County mother and her 13-year-old daughter. Cottrell received two life sentences in prison without parole, plus an additional five years for tampering with physical evidence in the murders of...
Teen facing multiple felonies after early-morning chase
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County teen racked up a number of felony charges after allegedly leading police on a chase early Tuesday morning. Just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, a Pikeville Police officer spotted a vehicle matching the description of one from an earlier case turning onto Pike Street. The police report notes that the driver -- later identified as Jacob Tyler Wilson, 18, of Pikeville -- sped a
Kentucky AG seeks religious liberty protections for church shrine
FRANKFORT - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Tuesday that he is leading a 20-state coalition to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to clear the way for a Northern Kentucky [...]
Comforting those who need an encouraging word
For those who have visited a nursing home or a medical care facility, you know what I mean when I refer to these places as difficult and uncomfortable. The sights [...]
Suspect arrested in Pike rape and incest case
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Tennessee man has been returned to Pike County to face charges of rape and incest. Leonard Dale Baisden Jr., 43, of Kodak, Tenn., was indicted back in February and arrested April 16 in Somerset. He is charged with two counts of first-degree rape of a victim younger than 12, one count of first-degree rape of a victim older than 12, two counts of incest of a victim younger than 1
Hundreds turn out for Kids Day in the Park
Event raises awareness for child abuse. The post Hundreds turn out for Kids Day in the Park appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
KSP Post 9 helps rescue kittens
Community members help foster and adopt. The post KSP Post 9 helps rescue kittens appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet pauses Adopt-A-Highway program to evaluate safety concerns
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has paused the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program because of “increased safety risks” for volunteers picking up litter alongside adopted roads. Allen Blair, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in an emailed statement Tuesday said the cabinet paused the decades-old program “because of the nationwide rise in work zone crashes and distracted [...]
Career Day at Adams Middle School
8th graders explore different career paths The post Career Day at Adams Middle School appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Ribbon-cutting for new recovery center in Prestonsburg
Fresh Start Recovery will open its doors Monday, April 27. The post Ribbon-cutting for new recovery center in Prestonsburg appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Judge denies request for continuance
Spradlin trial set to start May 11. The post Judge denies request for continuance appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
When you feel broken and need help
A darkness had settled around her. "What's going on?" I asked, concerned for this friend as weeks passed and her despair deepened. "More and more things," she said. "It feels [...]
Running in flip-flops and other mistakes I've made
Its funny the things we remember from childhood. It seems that back in those young days, I had the heart of a lion but the brain of a shrimp as [...]
Central Kentucky U.S. House candidates show few differences in GOP, Democratic KET debates
Six candidates hoping to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr as the next congressional representative from Central Kentucky participated in a debate on KET Monday night. The Republicans, State Rep. Ryan Dotson and retired pharmaceutical executive Greg Plucinski, in their debate, largely agreed on issues — such as President Donald Trump's authority to begin a [...]
It's simple: as optometry gets more complicated, KY's standards need to keep up
During the 2026 legislative session, Kentucky lawmakers were presented with a simple question: as optometric procedures become more invasive — including lasers and injections — should oversight of those procedures remain entirely within the optometry board, or should there be some form of independent or shared oversight? It is a reasonable question. It is a [...]
Harlan County woman dies after domestic violence stabbing, boyfriend charged with murder
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.
‘A man of many firsts.’ Groundbreaking Kentucky legislator dies at 79
Jesse Crenshaw, a longtime Fayette County lawyer and legislator who broke many of Kentucky’s racial barriers, died on Sunday, April 26, after a short illness, his family said. He was 79 years old. Crenshaw grew up in Lexington, and received his undergraduate degree from Kentucky State University and a law degree from the University of [...]
Kentucky Derby 2026: Immortality and ebb
There’s a gaping asymmetry between the Kentucky Derby and American horse racing. The nation’s most famous race, to be run for the 152nd time at Churchill Downs in Louisville Saturday, stands as the shining city on a hill amid the growing rubble of its sport and industry. A neophyte, if one can be found in [...]
Judge sentences Pike couple to 20 years in child abuse case
During an emotionally-filled court proceeding, a Raccoon couple was given a 20-year prison sentence in a 2025 child abuse case, which a social worker said resulted in a “near fatality.”
County, Morris ask for ARH lawsuit over psych services to be dismissed
An attorney for Pike County and Jailer Brian Morris has filed a motion asking for the dismissal of a lawsuit in which Appalachian Regional Healthcare has alleged the jail failed to pay $3.2 million in bills for psychiatric services.
Three sentenced in fatal shooting of VA man
Pike Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall imposed sentences on April 23 for three men, who each entered guilty pleas after mediation hearings, in connection with the 2025 murder of a Virginia resident.
U.S. Attorney’s Office partners with Judi’s Place for Kids for therapy dog
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky said in a statement on April 23 that it has partnered with Judi’s Place for Kids, a children’s advocacy center headquartered in Pikeville, for the use of their certified facility dog throughout the district.
So why doesn’t Iran just admit defeat?
If it weren’t for criminals, we’d have no crime. If it weren’t for extended periods of excessive rainfall, we’d have no floods. If it weren’t for taxes, we’d all have more money. If it wasn’t for disease, we’d all be healthy.
Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office adds guns, gear and armored Humvees through grants
The grants paid for 15 standard-issue pistols, 15 patrol rifles, ammunition, ballistic vests and helmets, a bulletproof riot shield, spike strips and a Halligan tool to force doors.
Still turning wrenches — just on his terms
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 .
County officials urge PSC to take a second look at Kentucky Power
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
Another dog shot; prior suspect is again under scrutiny in Jenkins
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
UK commit Nawrot’s rapid rise leads week in UK sports
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
LCC softball surges behind big bats, strong pitching
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
Cougars win 1, lost 3
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
Jigs remain the go-to bait in spring bass fishing
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
Waiting, praying and finally moving forward after wait
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
Hazard store gives second chance to people in recovery
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.
Magoffin County middle schoolers plant living memorials to honor community leaders
Students chose apple trees so the fruit can be picked and donated to the local food bank.
QA: The Photographer Documenting Appalachian Poverty, And Resilience
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 .