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Mountain Top Media35m ago

HAZARD, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has been requested by KSP Post 13 in Hazard to investigate a fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning in Hazard. A trooper from Post 13 was responding to an emergency call for service in Knott County, traveling east on Route 80. Another vehicle, which was traveling west on Route 80, attempted to turn left onto Perry Circle Roa

Salyersville Independent37m ago

SALYERSVILLE – Two local candidates who will be on the ballot in May officially have withdrawn from their respective races. Magoffin County Clerk Renee Shepherd announced over the past week that Magoffin County District 3 Magistrate Sam Bailey Jr. has removed his name from the Democrat Magistrate District 3 race, and Timmy Salyer has removed [...]

Mountain Top Media48m ago

LONDON, Ky. -- A Pike County mining company has filed for bankruptcy protection. Clintwood JOD, LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Eastern District of Kentucky, allowing the company to reorganize its debts while continuing operations. The case comes after the company told an unspecified number of employees in February that way were being temporarily laid off, only to come back two weeks la

Mountain Top Media1h ago

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Fresh off of receiving approval to raise rates, Kentucky Power is asking state regulators to reconsider parts of their decision, warning the current order could hurt the utility’s finances and reliability. On Feb. 28, the Kentucky Public Service Commission granted a rate increase that would generate an additional $55 million a year for Kentucky Power, after the company had reques

Mountain Top Media2h ago

LANSING, Mich. – The University of Pikeville is the 2026 NAIA Women's Bowling National Champion, claiming the Red Banner in a rematch, reversing the fortune of its last title-match appearance two years ago by beating SCAD Savannah (Ga.) at Royal Scot in Lansing, Mich., March 21. It was UPike's sixth national championship since the program was started in 2001, the fourth under the NAIA umbrella. Th

Harlan Enterprise3h ago

How many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness [...]

WTVQ ABC 363h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) - March is National Kidney Awareness Month, a critical time to spotlight kidney health, often dubbed an "invisible condition" by doctors since symptoms frequently go unnoticed until it's too late. Early detection and proactive steps are essential for safeguarding your kidneys. Meet Ashley Holt, a resilient Lexington woman and transplant survivor whose journey from d

Kentucky Lantern7h ago

As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on the 4th of July , it is an appropriate time for states to reflect on whether their laws fully align with the nation’s enduring principles of liberty and equality. For Kentucky, that reflection includes Section 23 of the state Constitution, which [...]

Kentucky Lantern7h ago

"Survivors shouldn't be asked to have the courage to make that decision twice in one day." That's what an advocate said of sexual assault survivors who arrive at a hospital that lacks a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) and are told to go elsewhere. At Baptist Health in Louisville, that's exactly what happened in 2018. [...]

Harlan Enterprise14h ago

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Since Dollar Tree and Family Dollar parted ways in 2025, two stores in Harlan County have closed. Family Dollar in Coldiron closed last month and [...]

WTVQ ABC 3620h ago

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's 2026 tournament run has come to an end in St. Louis. No. 7 Kentucky built an early double-digit lead over No. 2 Iowa State, but could not maintain it. Kentucky entered as a 5.5-point underdog after Iowa State ruled out star player Joshua Jefferson with an ankle sprain suffered in its...

WTVQ ABC 36Mar 22

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The George Rogers Clark Cardinals defeated the St. Xavier Tigers 58–50 in overtime to capture the 2026 KHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship, the third title in school history. The Cardinals were led by tournament MVP Senior Malachi Ashford, who scored a game-high 18 points in the championship game. He also contributed four rebounds,...

Mountain Top MediaMar 22

VICCO, Ky. — A Perry County man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal side-by-side crash last month. Noah Back, 26, of Vicco, was arrested on a charge of murder Saturday, according to Sheriff Joe Engle. “After conferring with Commonwealth Attorney John Hansen, we have established that probable cause exists that the actions Noah Back took on Feb. 28, exhibited extreme indifference

WTVQ ABC 36Mar 21

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – No. 5 Kentucky defeated No. 12 James Madison 71–56 in a wire-to-wire victory in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Wildcats led from start to finish behind a balanced scoring attack, with five players scoring nine or more points in the win. Tonie Morgan led the way for...

Mountain Top MediaMar 21

John M. Stumbo eighth-grader Easton Akers, ranked 10th in the state, readies for national competition. The post Akers set for archery nationals appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Mountain Top MediaMar 20

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Pikeville High School students brought home the hardware from the Kentucky Technology Student Association conference this week. Students brought home a number of awards across several categories, including: The conference was held March 16-18 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. The post Pikeville students earn awards at technology conference appeared first on Mountain Top Media

Kentucky LanternMar 20

LOUISVILLE — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was held in contempt of court Friday for disregarding a court order to produce his financial information in a legal battle with his estranged son, Jonah. Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson gave Bevin until Tuesday at noon to produce records including bank statements and tax returns or [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

DRY BREAD – A Magoffin County man was arrested at a residence on Dry Bread on Saturday and charged with multiple drug trafficking charges. After receiving a tip, the Magoffin County Sheriff Department served a search warrant at a home on Dry Bread Road, in Magoffin County, with deputies seizing several grams of cocaine, numerous [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

CONNELLEY FARM – Two were arrested Sunday night after reportedly attempting to evade police on a moped. According to the arrest citations, Magoffin County Sheriff Deputies C. Risner and N. Watson were on patrol on KY Rt. 30 when they reportedly observed a moped with two occupants traveling eastbound with a dim headlight and no [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, discussing spring cleanup dates, some upcoming grant opportunities and county road additions. Under financial business, the court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $59,000 to the jail fund and $21,000 to the LGEA fund. They also approved [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

JELLICO – The North Magoffin Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Jellico Road, with one of their own losing their home. On Monday, March 16, 2026, a North Magoffin Fire Department member, Scott Phipps, was at home and in the bed when the fire started, waking up to smoke. He quickly ran out [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 20

SALYERSVILLE – The following indictment, handed down on February 19 by a Magoffin County grand jury, was released this week: Eric D. Allen, 34, of Bloomington Road, in Salyersville, is charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, greater than or equal to 2 grams of methamphetamine (Class C felony). According to the [...]

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 18

Pike Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall has granted the request by a Pikeville attorney to recuse himself from some cases the attorney has before him.

Mountain EagleMar 18

The Jenkins City Council has approved a resolution supporting a plan to renovate the former Elkhorn Country Club into a hotel. Letcher County currently has no motels or hotels following the closure of the Parkway Inn in Whitesburg. Bed-and-breakfasts and short-term rentals are the only lodging options. Now, Jonathan and Esther Brooke Tucker hope to convert the abandoned clubhouse at [...] The post

Mountain EagleMar 18

A federal lawsuit filed against the Jenkins Independent Board of Education by a Letcher County vlogger is among several cases facing delays after a Whitesburg attorney was found in contempt of court and suspended from practicing in federal courts. Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning has suspended attorney Jennifer L. Taylor from practicing in the U.S. District Court for the [...] The post Judg

Mountain EagleMar 18

Forty-four months after the Kentucky River rose more than three feet inside the Blackey Public Library, the building’s lower level remains gutted — and now the upper level could require major changes as well. The split-level library includes an addition at the rear that sits several feet higher than the front section. Although the upper level did not flood, it [...] The post Blackey library still

Mountain EagleMar 18

After Kam Williams broke his foot against Texas on Jan. 21 and needed surgery, it seemed almost certain he would miss the remainder of Kentucky’s season. Williams’ father, Greg, knew that was a possibility but also noted there was a “chance” he might return for postseason play if all went well. Last week, Williams was back on the court for [...] The post Kam Williams puts team first first appeared

Mountain EagleMar 18

Given the return to cold weather we’ve had this week, it might seem hard to believe that Friday is officially the first day of spring. The cool mornings, along with warmer days and evenings, will cause lake surface temperatures to slowly rise. As with everything in fishing, this happens for a reason. In early spring, pre-spawn bass begin moving into [...] The post Time to crank up the spring bite

Mountain EagleMar 18

As I look out the window, at first it seems like a good day to be outside and do a little fishing. Then my eyes move to the trees bending in the wind, and I know better. The wind could carry you into the next county. Remember the old saying, “Looks can be deceiving”? This is one of those days. [...] The post Spring teases as turkey season nears first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 17

Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville has welcomed Capt. Brad Riley as its new post commander, effective March 16