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WTVQ ABC 3612m ago

(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved $41.8 million for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management to cover costs related to reducing or eliminating the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including materials, rented equipment and contracts. The funding is part of a broader $1.2 billion FEMA approval covering Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Sout

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Harlan Enterprise14m ago

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Kentuckians with insight on how to make the state's foster care system better and improve outcomes for families and children are invited to participate in one [...]

Mountain Top Media28m ago

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A Floyd County man who was indicted on armed drug trafficking charges earlier this year will remain behind bars while he awaits a resolution to his case. David Lee Ousley, 44, of Martin, was arrested Jan. 15, after Kentucky State Police raided his home and seized nearly three-quarters of a pound of meth, 7 lbs. of marijuana, an assortment of pills, more than $6,700 in cash and mo

Harlan Enterprise1h ago

John 1: 1-3 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things [...]

WTVQ ABC 361h ago

A Chilly Start Across Central And Eastern Kentucky It was another cool start to the day across Central and Eastern Kentucky as temperatures dropped back into the low 40s overnight, with a few locations even dipping into the upper 30s early Thursday morning. Despite the chilly start, sunshine quickly returned across the region today with mostly sunny skies for many...

WSAZ1h ago

On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding Medicare Part B, including what it is and what it covers. Plus, we’ll discuss how personal style can boost confidence and overall well-being.

Harlan Enterprise2h ago

"President Trump has spoken," said a booming announcer in a TV ad about his endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr in Tuesday's Republican primary, as if his is the last word [...]

Mountain Top Media2h ago

Troopers lay wreaths on fallen Post 9 troopers. The post KSP honoring fallen officers this week appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Kentucky Lantern2h ago

What’s really going on at the University of Kentucky? It’s a fair question — one we’ve heard in media coverage, online and directly from our campus community during a period of real and visible changes. As Kentucky’s university and the state’s largest employer with more than 35,000 employees, we owe clear answers grounded in facts [...]

Kentucky Lantern3h ago

FRANKFORT — State Sen. Danny Carroll peppered a panel of nuclear energy experts with questions on Tuesday during a conference at the Kentucky Historical Society. He said he could ask questions “all day long.” “Every day there's something new that's coming down the pipeline,” Carroll told the audience on Tuesday. “We're in the middle — [...]

Mountain Top Media3h ago

Experts talk about amount of evidence, processes, reasons for delay, and possible release from home incarceration. The post Former attorney and public defender discuss Spradlin trial appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Mountain Top Media3h ago

State Crime Lab employee explains delay in DNA evidence processing. The post Spradlin trial delayed again appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Kentucky Lantern8h ago

A Louisville Democrat has ended his campaign after a door camera video showing him taking a flyer out of a mailbox surfaced. Max Morley, one of the three candidates hoping to primary embattled state Rep. Daniel Grossberg next week, said on social media he was ending his campaign and wanted to “apologize to those I [...]

Mountain Top Media18h ago

WHITESBURG, Ky. -- After a nearly six-month delay, the murder case against a former Letcher County sheriff is heading back to court. Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines is charged with murder for the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge's chambers. The parties were last in court on Dec. 18, but that hearing was abruptly canceled before i

Mountain Eagle23h ago

Vincent Fleming, who was charged with murdering his girlfriend on November 1, 2024, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Fleming, 26, admitted to killing 23-year-old Renata Dawn Bailey at Fleming’s home at 366 Box Rock Road, Mayking. Bailey, 23, of Elk Creek at Blackey, was found dead at Fleming’s home by an ambulance crew after Fleming called 9-1-1. Police [...] The post Mayking man pleads guil

Kentucky Lantern23h ago

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking a Louisville judge to reconsider his ruling that the state’s definition of human life is void because it’s too vague. Lawyers who sued on behalf of three Jewish women (only one, Jessica Kalb, was allowed to proceed) who said the abortion ban restricted their ability to pursue in [...]

Kentucky LanternMay 13

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie is taking to social media after a former girlfriend publicly accused the congressman of offering her hush money to drop a complaint against a Massie ally. A video interview with the woman, Cynthia West, conducted by Northern Kentucky attorney Marcus Carey was widely circulated Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter. [...]

Kentucky LanternMay 13

An Iowa-licensed surgeon accused of “perverted” and unprofessional conduct while practicing in Kentucky is now facing sanctions from Iowa regulators. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Dr. Thomas F. Satterly, an orthopedic surgeon who practiced in western Iowa during 2023 and 2024, with unprofessional conduct, violating the laws or rules governing the practice of [...]

Harlan EnterpriseMay 13

There's something about coming home from a trip where you were truly restored, rested, revived, and your soul settled. Then, boom...suddenly you're back in the real world. It takes a [...]

Mountain EagleMay 13

Early voting for the May primary election begins Thursday in Letcher County. Any registered voter may cast a ballot during no-excuse early voting Thursday through Saturday. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Letcher District Courtroom and the Letcher County Recreation Center. Voters may cast ballots at either location regardless of where they [...] The post Early voting is se

Mountain EagleMay 13

Kentucky Power Company has begun the regulatory process for what appears to be a major new electric generation project, according to recent filings with the Kentucky Public Service Commission. The utility filed a formal notice with the PSC stating its intent to seek approval to construct a “new in-state generation resource,” along with related siting, accounting and ratemaking approvals. The [...]

Mountain EagleMay 13

The trial for a man accused of murdering Angela Roberts at a cemetery at Cowan in 2024 has been delayed another three months. Jury selection was scheduled to begin Monday for Mark Miles, 66, but was postponed after his attorney became ill. The trial is now scheduled for August 12 in Letcher Circuit Court in Whitesburg. Miles, 66, a cousin [...] The post Trial delayed again in cemetery murder first

Mountain EagleMay 13

Major changes have been announced this month for the Letcher County Central High School football program. On May 1, Letcher Central announced the retirement of head football coach Junior Matthews, who leaves behind a decade marked by steady growth and improvement for the Cougar program, both on and off the field. During his first season at the helm in 2016, [...] The post New coach, new district a

Mountain EagleMay 13

The Letcher County Central High School boys’ volleyball team saw its 2026 season come to an end Saturday after a hard-fought five-set loss to Pikeville in the semifinals of the 8th Region Boys’ Volleyball Tournament at Letcher Central. The Cougars dropped the opening set, 26-24, before battling back to win the next two sets, 25-21 and 25-22, and take a [...] The post Cougars’ season ends in 5-set

Mountain EagleMay 13

The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars and Jenkins Lady Cavaliers entered the final week of the regular season as two of the top fast-pitch softball teams in the 14th Region. Letcher County Central began the week with a 19-8 record and remained unbeaten in both 53rd District play at 6-0 and 14th Region competition at 11-0. The Lady Cougars opened [...] The post Girls’ teams near tourney play firs

Mountain EagleMay 13

Well, Struttin Time readers, another very good spring turkey season is now in our rearview mirror. I received a ton of pictures and posts from hunters all across the area celebrating a successful season. One thing that really stood out this year was the number of women hunters who enjoyed successful hunts. Now we move into what was my favorite [...] The post Looking back on days of ‘Mulberry seaso

Appalachian News-ExpressMay 10

The five candidates vying for the Republican and Democratic nominations in the race magistrate in Pike County’s Dist. 5 discussed a variety of concerns in their district during a political forum hosted by Appalachian Newspapers Inc. on May 5.

Appalachian News-ExpressMay 9

Pikeville Medical Center announced in a statement that it is enhancing the inpatient experience with the launch of MyChart Bedside, a convenient digital platform designed to keep hospitalized patients informed and connected throughout their care journey.

Appalachian News-ExpressMay 9

A Pike County grand jury convened on May 5 and returned eight true bills against nine individuals, resulting in six felony indictments and two misdemeanor indictments.

Salyersville IndependentMay 8

LAKEVILLE/ASHLAND – U.S. Marshals served an active arrest warrant on a Magoffin County man, wanted on federal drug charges. On Sunday, May 3, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force executed and served a federal arrest warrant on Eddie A. McFarland, 34, at his residence on Rose Branch in the Lakeville community of Magoffin County, according [...]

Salyersville IndependentMay 8

FAR MIDDLE FORK – Two ATV riders were arrested for alleged drug trafficking on Monday night in the Far Middle Fork area. According to the arrest citation, Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputy N. Watson had just finished at a call in the nearby area and he was back on patrol, traveling northbound on KY 378, [...]

Salyersville IndependentMay 8

FRANKFORT – With Kentucky State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf announcing last month that the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division has surpassed $100 million returned to Kentuckians, now is a great time to check to see if you may have some unclaimed property sitting in Frankfort and waiting to be claimed. “We’re not talking about numbers on [...]

Salyersville IndependentMay 8

SALYERSVILLE – While the Primary Election is less than two weeks away, some local races for this fall are starting to take shape. So far, two familiar names have filed for Salyersville mayor, with former Mayor James “Pete” Shepherd and the current incumbent Mayor Stanley Howard set to go head-to-head, yet, again. Shepherd had long-said [...]

Salyersville IndependentMay 8

Magoffin County Judge/Executive Donald W. McFarland signed the following proclamation, declaring May 2026 Older Americans Month for Magoffin County: WHEREAS, Magoffin County includes a growing number of older Americans who contribute their strength, wisdom, and experience to our community; and WHEREAS, communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome, included, a

Appalachian News-ExpressMay 8

The University of Pikeville announced in a statement May 7 it has received accreditation for its Associate Degree of Nursing program from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, marking a significant milestone for nursing education in Eastern Kentucky.

100 Days in AppalachiaApr 17

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 .