Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 43 into law Friday, giving deputy coroners extra time to complete required training to help long-term retention. But another bill many coroners had their eyes on — House Bill 138 — appears unlikely to advance this session.
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An early morning rollover crash left three stuck on railroad tracks, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A 75-year-old man from Russell Springs was found dead in his family's pond on Saturday, according to the Russell County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office responded to Snow Road around 6 p.m. Saturday to find Joe Kerns dead from an apparent drowning, although his cause of death has not yet been determined....
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Fire crews in Knox County are battling an uncontained 10-acre wildfire that officials suspect is the result of arson. The Knox County Sheriff's Department said the fire is in the vicinity of Gilliam Hill and Johnson Hollow Road. The county's emergency management director suspects arson is the cause of the blaze. The...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Lexington Police Department has confirmed that officers worked directly with the Department of Homeland Security this week, executing several search warrants at multiple locations. According to police, the arrest warrants were issued on Tuesday, Mar. 31, and the investigation between the two departments remains ongoing, with Lexington police as an assisting p
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - The Stakes Party, an annual black-tie gala at 21C Lexington, is bringing together the next generation of community leaders to support a local nonprofit combating child trafficking. For eight years, the event has featured auctions, live music, and networking opportunities after the races. This year, organizers are highlighting Safe Passage, an organization dedicat
Congress remains in recess despite an apparent deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, while President Donald Trump holds a high-stakes meeting with the head of NATO.
An early morning fire in the area of Lawrence Street and Front Street prompted a response from multiple agencies, according to a press release.
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1 person is injured after a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on Nicholasville Road and E New Circle, early Sunday morning.
Firefighters responded to a house fire late Saturday night that caused no injuries and left residents in their home.
The Easter Bunny arrived early making a stop at the Egg-Stravaganza at Laidley Field in Charleston.
A historic win for the Thundering Herd after they win the 2026 WNIT championship game.
Lots of craft activities and items to buy from local artists and vendors were at the First Saturday market for the month of April at Huntington’s West Edge Factory.
There’s a new business in Hamlin, and it’s giving residents a place close to shop for birthdays and memorials.
Summer-Like Warmth to Start the Weekend Saturday brought a taste of summer across central and eastern Kentucky. Sunshine dominated much of the day, helping temperatures surge into the upper 70s and even low 80s in some spots. It was a warm and breezy day, especially ahead of an approaching cold front. Those gusty winds you felt were an early signal...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Further Ado surged down the stretch to win the $1.25 million Blue Grass Stakes on Saturday, solidifying his place in the Kentucky Derby. Sent off as the 8-5 favorite, Further Ado delivered a commanding performance for trainer Brad Cox and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., finishing the 1 1/8-mile race in 1:49.59, 11 lengths...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — With spring break in Fayette County just days away, community advocates are working to ensure kids do not go hungry while they are out of the classroom. Councilmember Tyler Morton and other community partners announced Thursday morning the annual "Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break" initiative is returning for 2026. The program provides...
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise An Evarts woman has been arrested on three counts of contempt of court. Rachel Ann Brock, 40, was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon around [...]
The 15th region was loaded with talent this year in both girls' and boys' basketball, and their achievements did not go unnoticed around the state. The Lexington Herald-Leader just released their All-State basketball teams from this past season, and the 15th region was well represented. Over 100 coaches around the state were asked to send in their top 10 players from both girls' and boys’ high sch
Jim Calhoun was a sophomore starter on the great 1956 State champion Carr Creek Indians team. They finished with a 33-3 mark and the big trophy. For the next two years Jim Calhoun remained a Carr Creek Indian as they would finish 25-8 in 1957 and 26-4 in 1958. In 1957 Calhoun was selected as an All State 3rd Team member.. He also was selected to the All State 3rd Team as a senior at Carr Creek in
LONDON, Ky. -- A former guard at the Martin County federal prison has been sentenced for his role in a conspiracy to abuse inmates. Terry Melvin, 60, pleaded guilty in January 2025 to conspiracy against rights and deprivation of civil rights.On Thursday, he was sentenced to four years' imprisonment. The charges stemmed from Melvin's time as a lieutenant at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy. In his plea
This story is republished from The Edge based in Berea. A circuit court judge has ruled that an electric utility abused its power of discretion when it planned to build a new transmission line through a beloved natural landmark. Last summer, East Kentucky Power Cooperative brought an eminent domain suit against Berea College, asking the court [...]
MAYSVILLE — Jerry Lundergan capped off his lifelong love affair with the Catholic church by presenting it with a unique religious tourism destination Wednesday in his Northeastern Kentucky hometown. A former president, a former governor, a cardinal and a national championship coach were there for the dedication. The guest list included former President Bill Clinton; [...]
Organizers hope this group is just the beginning, with more Appalachian Kentucky businesses expected to participate in future Accelerate 606 programs.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The smell of gasoline was in the air behind Legacy Plaza and Sazon Steakhouse on Thursday morning in Harlan. The source of the spill is [...]
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the state budget sent to him by the GOP-controlled legislature underfunds Medicaid and fails to meet the needs of Kentuckians and state government in other ways. Beshear during a press conference Thursday afternoon said he feared Kentuckians would lose health coverage and hospitals could be hurt by what his [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Salyersville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for incest (victim under 18) and sexual abuse charges. Dwayne Hunt, 59, of Salyersville, appeared in court on January 13, 2026, withdrawing his not guilty plea and entering a plea of guilty via a plea agreement between himself, represented by Neil Borders, and [...]
LAKEVILLE – The Magoffin County Sheriff Department executed a search warrant at a home on Rose Branch Spur in the Lakeville community, yielding the confiscation of substantial quantities of drugs, firearms and other drug trafficking-related items, making an arrest in the case the next day. On Sunday, March 29, the Magoffin County Sheriff Department searched [...]
FAR MIDDLE FORK – A Floyd County man was arrested on Far Middle Fork after law enforcement conducted a traffic stop that yielded a quantity of methamphetamine and several drug trafficking-related items. According to the arrest citation, Magoffin County Sheriff Department Deputies W. Lafferty and N. Watson were patrolling KY Rt. 378 on Tuesday, March [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County man was sentenced to 5 years in prison for the charge of procure or promote use of minor by electronic means (Class C felony). Cory Slusher, 29, of Half Mountain Road, in Salyersville, changed his plea to guilty in January via a plea agreement between himself, represented by Jeff Lovely, [...]
FRANKFORT - Kentucky goat producers and industry stakeholders joined Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials Wednesday at Lakeview Park in Frankfort to proclaim April as Goat Month in Kentucky. "Goats bring [...]
FRANKFORT - Kentucky officials on Thursday released the new 2026-2027 Highway map, showcasing that there is something for everyone to enjoy, including historic horse landscapes, diverse trails, and accessible attractions [...]
Danville - The Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation (EMHCF) is proud to announce a $25,000 gift from Danville Office Equipment (DOE), reinforcing a long-standing partnership dedicated to improving healthcare across [...]
MCDOWELL, Ky. - Some may remember Kobe Bryant's retirement game in 2016. The late legend scored a smooth 81 points to finish a career already flush with accomplishments. It may be odd to imagine, but a high school player from right here in Eastern Kentucky matched that, dropping exactly 81 points in a single game. That phenom was McDowell Daredevil great Geri Grigsby, who did it during her junior
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- One of the owners of a defunct Pikeville pain management clinic has pleaded guilty to a federal drug conspiracy charge, while his former partner faces an indictment of her own. Bryce Layne May, 58, of Ashville, N.C., appeared in Frankfort federal court Wednesday to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. May was partners with Brandy Melissa Me
BANNER, Ky. -- A Johnson County woman is facing multiple drug trafficking charges, after she was pulled over for not using her turn signal. A Floyd County sheriff's deputy spotted a 2004 Lincoln Navigator turning onto Prater Creek from U.S. 23 without signaling, so he pulled it over. When he spoke to the driver, Kimberly Marie Osborne, 46, of Tutor Key, he spotted a used meth pipe in the vehicle.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Pat Etcheberry, a Southeastern Conference javelin champion at the University of Kentucky, Olympics participant, UK coach, UK Athletics Hall of Famer and a pioneer/legend in the field of athletic strength and conditioning, has died at the age of 82 in Longwood, Fla. A native of Chile, Etcheberry’s 26-year affiliation at the University of Kentucky began from 1963-67 as an athlete fo
BEAVER, Ky. -- A man and a juvenile have been arrested in connection with an assault that left a Floyd County man fighting for his life. State troopers were called to a report of an assault along Route 979 at Beaver. When they arrived, they found Jeremy Tackett to have sustained life-threatening injuries in a physical altercation. Following an investigation, Dravin Scott Hamilton, 20, of Floyd Cou
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - With the Spring planting season now underway, much oif Kentucky is experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor Report that was [...]
Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts Dressing up for Easter church services and family photos is a tradition I’ve followed since I was a small child. It didn’t matter what state [...]
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation has turned the old Whitesburg High School into a transitional living facility with 22 fully furnished apartments.
The 14th annual Appalachian Seed Swap will be held at Pike Central High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 4. This is a buy-sale-trade style event for heirloom seeds and plants — many of which are considered unique to the Appalachian mountain region.
Vocational school students in Letcher County are working at more than 10 agencies and businesses across the county, and 95 percent of them are expected to graduate “post-secondary ready,” Area Technology Center Principal Casey Breeding said. Addressing the Letcher County Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting, Breeding said the state set a goal of 75 percent of students [...] The post V
A long-delayed project to replace hundreds of sewage grinder pumps in Fleming-Neon will be rebid after officials determined unnecessary federal requirements were included in the original bid documents. The project involves replacing more than 350 grinder pumps damaged in the July 2022 flood. The pumps are used to move sewage from homes and businesses into the city’s sewer system, particularly [...
A Jenkins man accused of having his girlfriend smuggle contraband to a now-former jail guard has been indicted again — this time for allegedly threatening the girlfriend over a monitored jail telephone line. Gavin Polly, 27, of 7759 Hwy. 119 N, Jenkins, is charged with two counts of intimidating a participant in the legal process, third-degree terroristic threatening, and second-degree [...] The p
When Jake Feldhaus of Madison Central was named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball, it came as no surprise to his father, Deron Feldhaus, a former University of Kentucky player. “I was pretty confident. I studied the other players,” said Deron Feldhaus, who was one of “The Unforgettables” under Rick Pitino at UK. “(Madison Central coach) Allen (Feldhaus) does a great job of [...] The post How Jake Feldhaus
I’ve heard all kinds of sayings about fishing — the best times to go, moon phases, weather, water levels and just about everything else. Some of those sayings seem to hold true, while others are just old advice that’s been passed around for years. But one saying I’ve always believed is this: when the dogwood trees bloom, it’s time to [...] The post Spring crappie run comes with need to let some gr
Struttin’ Time readers, I often get asked a question: “Steve, what do you do when you’re not hunting or fishing?” I usually just pass over that question. But after this weekend, I’ve decided to tell all of you exactly what I do. Listen closely — I spend my extra time with friends, just like you. I’m going to use this [...] The post What keeps me busy when I’m not on a hunting trip first appeared o
Pictured above are some of the 30 people turned out for the No Kings III protest in Whitesburg on Saturday. The event drew an estimated 8 million people in towns and cities across the country. The protest is intended to voice displeasure with President Donald Trump and the billionaire class. According to estimates, at least 8 million attended one of [...] The post 30 people turn out for ‘No Kings’
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath said rising costs for health care, energy and everyday goods are the top concerns she is hearing from voters across Eastern Kentucky. During a campaign stop in Whitesburg last week, McGrath said affordability — particularly insurance premiums — is driving frustration among residents. “I’m hearing the same thing everywhere — prices,” she said. “How [...]
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With five days remaining in the 2026 Regular Session, several bills have made their way through the process to become law, while others await the governor’s consideration. Kentucky governors have ten days, not including Sundays and holidays, to consider each bill or resolution. A
A Pike County man has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after, court documents said, Kentucky State Police responded to a complaint at Marrowbone.
All state and some local government offices will observe the Good Friday holiday, April 3, by closing for a half day. However, Good Friday is not a federal holiday.
Asa Chasteen, 30, was last seen in the Martin community walking toward City Hall. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Lamb was 52 years old when he was last seen on March 25, 2022, in Harlan County, Kentucky.
The new patient wing is designed around patients and families, with more modern, healing-focused space to improve comfort, privacy and access to care.
Powers was convicted of shooting at Prestonsburg Police Officer Adam Dixon in 2015.
After bringing the owl home, the family researched how to get the animal proper help. They found Mountain View Wildlife Rehabilitation, a nonprofit based out of Hazard.
Three different federal judges have ordered four more immigrants picked up in January’s ICE raids released on constitutional grounds The post More ICE detainees ordered released by West Virginia judges: ‘A threat to anyone’s constitutional rights is a threat to us all’ appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .