The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department shared guidelines for serving food at community events.
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Many new laws went into effect Wednesday in Kentucky.
Pizzas & Cream is the first of several restaurants to open in Park Place this summer, according to South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens.
Single-game tickets for University of Kentucky home football games will go on sale to the public Thursday, July 16.
Dozens of new laws passed during the 2026 Kentucky legislative session take effect Wednesday, July 15, touching nearly every aspect of daily life in the state.
The KDA also credited Gregory with pushing more than 20 major legislative reforms — including the phase-out of Kentucky’s aging barrel tax — and building a culture of collaboration among large heritage distilleries and smaller craft producers.
A law that will reshape sports and horse race betting is taking effect Wednesday.
Pete Tanner, 56, of Webster Springs, was arrested.
A law targeting organ donation safety will go into effect on Wednesday, July 15.
Kentucky House Bill 366 takes effect Wednesday and will criminalize possession or viewing of sexual images of minors, including those created with AI.
Shannon Litton has a look at the top stories for Wednesday, July 15th.
Ephesians 6:4 (KJV): "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." As we grow older, we realize [...]
Troy Alexander, a communications specialist with the district, did not share specifics on when the school will close or where Dingess students will go afterward.
If you have any information, you can call or text 681-360-3306.
WINCHESTER - Ale-8-One is celebrating 100 years of producing the famous Kentucky soft drink this year, and is holding an official birthday bash On August 1 from 5:00-9:00 p.m., in [...]
U.S. Marshals and Florida law enforcement arrested 126 people in Osceola County during Operation Silver Spur, June 1–30.
As of Tuesday, the WVDEP says they are continuing to coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and representatives from Peoples Cartage at the warehouse fire site.
James Farthing has been indicted on a felony wanton endangerment charge and a misdemeanor charge for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident.
Heat continues to build ahead of weekend storm chances
A trail camera in southern Letcher County captured this remarkable close-up of a young hawk as it spread its wings while landing only a few feet from the camera. The photograph was taken at 11:30 a.m. July 10 at Payne Gap near the headwaters of the North Fork of the Kentucky River, where Pine Mountain rises above the valley. Based [...] The post Young Hawk Makes Dramatic Appearance first appeared
Regional economic development officials are actively recruiting companies to build artificial intelligence data centers in Letcher County and neighboring counties, and one company has already secured an option to purchase land at the Gateway Regional Business Park in Jenkins for a proposed natural gas-fired power plant intended to support a future data center. Diversified Energy, formerly known as
Three people, including a Jenkins man accused of firing a handgun during a domestic dispute and later threatening police officers, have been named in felony indictments returned by the Letcher County Grand Jury. The indictments were returned July 9 before Letcher Circuit Judge James W. Craft II. Jesse James Thacker, 39, of 204 Rocky Hollow, Jenkins, was indicted on two [...] The post Indictment sa
Four-star offensive lineman Dominic Black of New Madison (Ohio) Tri-Village High School had almost 40 major college scholarship offers when he committed to Kentucky over Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Michigan State and others. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Black is rated as a top-200 national recruit by both Rivals and 247Sports. Rivals has him as the No. 12 offensive tackle in his [...] The post T
There will always be parts of a lake that hold more fish than others. Fishermen refer to these areas as hot spots or honey holes. But there has to be something about these places that consistently produces better fishing than surrounding water. Features such as quick access to both deep and shallow water, abundant baitfish, several forms of cover at [...] The post The importance finding a great sp
The Letcher Fiscal Court will add another $1,000 per month to the amount it pays the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter after the shelter’s board chair told members of the court it did not have enough money to pay its bills. The shelter, located off KY 80 in Perry County, handles stray dogs and cats from four counties, and is [...] The post County to more in support of animal shelter first app
Rachel Shepherd, 84, of Mayking, died Thursday, July 9 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. A daughter of the late William and Alice Lewis Boggs, she was the widow of Arlin Shepherd. Surviving are two sons, Allen Shepherd of London, and Tim Shepherd of Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, JoAnn Hall and Leisa Shepherd, both of Whitesburg; [...] The post Rites are held for Rachel Shep
According to the Perry County Fiscal Court, two men have been going house-to-house in the community claiming to be employees of the fiscal court.
The show, called “Trooper Talk,” features candid conversations with troopers, crime prevention tips, public safety advice and information about careers with KSP.
At the time she was reported missing, Moore was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 165 pounds, with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair.
The full-day programs are set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year.
A University of Kentucky law professor has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent a federal judge from becoming the next dean of the UK College of Law.
Particularly in these times, people are bonding closer than ever with their pets. Oh, we've always had that one dog or cat that we grew up with, of which we [...]
There are moments in life so full, so rich, so overflowing with God's goodness that you forget what day it is. You lose track of the calendar because you're caught [...]
Dolly Dolly was the enslaved servant of Richard Callaway whom he brought to Kentucky in the party that Daniel Boone led through the Cumberland Gap to settle Boonesborough in April [...]
Born in 1933, Bob quickly found himself in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. This would be the same nursery that welcomed me decades later. If your math skills aren't [...]
If you grow up in the South, you learn a few things before you're old enough to drive. First, sweet tea isn't a beverage; it's a constitutional right. Second, "Bless [...]
Brian Perkins, 63, of Putney, died July 7, 2026. Irene Farley, 73, of Bledsoe, died July 9, 2026. Percy E. Brown, 89, of Bledsoe, died July 4, 2026. Sheryl Lee [...]
Shopping for a farm in Scott County, Dr. William “Chip” Richardson, a Georgetown ophthalmologist, found one with a feature that grabbed his attention. “There was this really old building,” said Richardson, who discovered that the stone structure was all that remained of a Native American school established for members of the Choctaw Nation in Kentucky [...]
Rocky Adkins, a former Kentucky Democratic House floor leader, has left his post with Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration.
COMBS BRANCH – A Salyersville woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge over the weekend after an alleged dispute about someone else taking a small child to breakfast. According to the arrest citation, Kentucky State Police Post 9 was dispatched to an assault complaint on July 5 at roughly 10 a.m. on Combs Branch [...]
ROYALTON – Two were arrested on Monday after a child was found playing in the road on Merlin Taulbee Road. According to the arrest citation, Magoffin County 911 had received a call from neighbors reporting a child playing in the road unsupervised. The neighbors reportedly watched the child to make sure he/she was safe until [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictment, filed on June 18: Brandon R. Howard, 33, of West Liberty, was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, methamphetamine (Class D felony); first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, fentanyl (Class D felony); and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County standout Abby Barnett concluded her high school career in the East-West All-Star Series in late-June. Barnett competed for the East Senior All-Stars. As a high school student-athlete, Barnett excelled for Magoffin County in softball, basketball and volleyball. Barnett batted .409 with 27 hits, 17 RBIs, seven doubles and five home runs [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County High School is seeking a volleyball coach for the upcoming season. The 2026 high school volleyball season is scheduled to open in mid-August. MCHS showed improvement in the 2025 high school volleyball season. Finishing near the .500 mark in 2025, MCHS compiled an 8-10 overall record. MCHS won seven of its [...]
Curtis J. Koons, MD, has been named Chief Physician Quality Officer at Pikeville Medical Center, according to a statement from PMC.
As Kentucky's new fiscal year officially began on July 1, lawmakers spent the first week of July laying the groundwork for the year ahead through four Interim Joint Committee meetings and one statutory committee meeting. From reviewing how taxpayer dollars are invested in schools
Don't get me wrong on this. I'm not saying we would definitely have won if someone hadn't inserted himself into the World Cup red card controversy.
It’s clear we can’t get through one holiday or milestone without national drama. It’s not like we are not getting enough drama with Trump wanting to put his name on every government building or start no-win wars, or that Sen. McConnell may or may not be on life support while his
A Kimper woman has been sentenced to serve 45 years in federal prison on child pornography charges.
In the latest round, eight counties — including Perry, Letcher and Johnson — and two cities are sharing funds to fix or replace 10 bridges.
Kentucky took part in a national takedown that charged hundreds of people across 45 states. Six people now face state or federal charges.
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 .