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WTVQ ABC 3655m ago

(ABC 36 News Now) - Kentucky American Water has filed a rate increase request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission to "support approximately $108 million in ongoing water system investments" slated for 2027. According to a release, the request reinforces the company's commitment to system upgrades and improving water quality. "We engage in thorough strategic planning and make ongoing invest

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WTVQ ABC 3659m ago

BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — More than two weeks after a man shot and killed two people at during a robbery at US Bank in Berea, the community came together for a "Berea Strong Benefit Night," on Friday, with proceeds going to the families impacted by the shooting. Business owners in the area organized the event in less...

WTVQ ABC 3617h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Friday afternoon collision at the intersection of Athens Boonesboro and Jacobson Park has left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries, Lexington Fire reports. According to LFD, the driver of an SUV involved in the collision was extricated using jaws and suffered serious injuries. Three other people were transported to a local hospital with...

WYMT18h ago

The ribbon cutting marks an upgrade from a small, crowded clinic and temporary pods to a modern VA facility built for veterans.

WTVQ ABC 3618h ago

It was a pleasant finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a southwest breeze helping to push milder air back into the area Friday. Even with some scattered clouds mixed in with the sunshine thanks to a mid-level wave passing by to our north, we did manage to see temperatures recover nicely compared to Thursday. Afternoon...

Mountain Top Media19h ago

WHITESBURG, Ky. -- A Letcher County man is in custody following an hours-long standoff with Kentucky State Police that began with a domestic violence investigation early Friday morning. Troopers were called to Buck Road in Whitesburg just after 4 a.m. after receiving a report of a domestic assault. According to KSP, the individuals involved had fled to a nearby home before officers arrived. When t

WTVQ ABC 3620h ago

TALLAHASSEE, FL. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky women’s golf team came from behind Wednesday to secure a berth in the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship later this month. Entering the final round of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional outside the projected cut line, the Wildcats turned in one of the top rounds of the day at Seminole Legacy Golf Club....

WTVQ ABC 3620h ago

CINCINNATI, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Bengals’ 2026 schedule was released on Thursday, including preseason and the full 17-game regular season slate. Cincinnati will be featured in three primetime matchups, including two at Paycor Stadium against AFC North Division rivals. The Bengals will host Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football on Nov. 15 (8:20 p.m. on NBC), then face...

Salyersville Independent20h ago

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County edged Pike County Central 3-2 in a late-season high school baseball game on Monday, May 11. The Hornets improved to 10-11 after notching the win. Magoffin County finished strong, pushing across one run during each of the last two innings. The Hornets plated the game-winning run during the bottom half of [...]

Salyersville Independent20h ago

SALYERSVILLE — Nathan Perkins is set to guide Magoffin County in the 2026 high school football season. Perkins was named the Hornets’ new head coach on Thursday, May 7. He replaced John DeRossett, whom he coached under. DeRossett retired in early-April. For the last three seasons, Perkins has been the Hornets’ offensive coordinator. In addition, [...]

Salyersville Independent20h ago

SANDY HOOK — Magoffin County outlasted Elliott County 8-6 in a late-season high school softball game on Monday, May 11. The Lady Hornets improved to 10-9 after notching the win. Magoffin County is closing in on its win total from the 2025 high school softball season. The Lady Hornets compiled a 12-13 record one season [...]

Salyersville Independent21h ago

SALYERSVILLE — Pro wrestling is headed back to Magoffin County. Wildlife Championship Wrestling will present Summer Blast at the Lloyd M. Hall Community Center in Salyersville on Friday, June 12. The Magoffin County Rescue Squad is sponsoring the pro wrestling event. WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton and wrestling legend Tommy “Wildfire” Rich are among [...]

Salyersville Independent21h ago

SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County has introduced three new head coaches for the 2026-27 schoolyear. All three of the new head coaches are Magoffin County graduates. Nathan Perkins has been named Magoffin County football head coach. Perkins replaced former head coach John DeRossett, who announced his retirement in early-April. For the last three seasons, Perkins has [...]

Mountain Top Media21h ago

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A group of local investors based in Pikeville have officially launched Blue Gem Capital, a new angel investment fund dedicated to supporting companies originating in the Central Appalachian region and businesses conducting substantial operations within the region. Blue Gem Capital will make equity and equity-like investments in early-stage to mid-sized Main Street and high-growth

WTVQ ABC 3621h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington's Division of Community Corrections has completed an emergency procurement process and selected 3C Comprehensive Correctional Care as the new healthcare provider for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Detention Center. The Kentucky-based provider will begin operations at the facility next week, according to a release from city officials. The

Mountain Top Media21h ago

ABINGDON, Va. -- Two people pleaded guilty in federal court this week to conspiring to distribute meth in Wise County. Randall Neil Peaks, 53, entered a guilty plea on Wednesday and Elizabeth Ann Sexton, 36, pleaded guilty on Friday. Both had been charged with conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of meth. Peaks pleaded guilty to that charge, while Sexton pleaded guilty to a lesser charge i

Kentucky LanternMay 15

It’s true that there’s a huge castle on a hill halfway between Lexington and Versailles, where you can hold a wedding. It’s not true that “Game of Thrones” was filmed there, and Peter Dinklage liked it so much he bought a house on the property. It’s true that U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has rebelled against [...]

Harlan EnterpriseMay 14

Hickory trees are so common in our area that most of our woodlands are classified as the "Oak-Hickory" forest type. They provide humans and wildlife with important food and fiber. [...]

Kentucky LanternMay 14

The University of Kentucky is finalizing an enterprise services partnership with Compass Group after signaling it plans to end its contract with Aramark Campus. A UK press release said Compass will begin its operations for dining and concessions with the university on July 1. The partnership will also include services like maintenance, grounds, custodial, in-patient [...]

Harlan EnterpriseMay 14

FRANKFORT - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released the results on Wednesday of their latest nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which was held on April 25. The 30th [...]

Harlan EnterpriseMay 14

FRANKFORT - Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the awarding of $6 million in grants for projects aimed at reducing solid waste in landfills, encouraging recycling and improving the management [...]

Harlan EnterpriseMay 14

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Civil lawsuits Cash Express, LLC., vs. Mary Davidson — seller plaintiff/goods (debt collection). Credit Corp Solutions, Incorporation, vs. Timothy Shackleford — credit card debt collection. [...]

Mountain Top MediaMay 14

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

Mountain Top MediaMay 14

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

Mountain EagleMay 13

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

Appalachian News-ExpressMay 13

Officials from the Mountain Water District are denying charges in a recent social media post that the district is improperly forcing Pike County residents to connect to public sewer systems.

Appalachian News-ExpressMay 13

In a recent statement, double kwik, the family-owned convenience store company that has served Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia since 1966, said the company is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a campaign focused on giving back and showing thanks to its customers: “Kee

Appalachian News-ExpressMay 13

The two candidates on the May primary ballot for the position of Pike County judge-executive talked about county issues, their visions and their experience during a political forum hosted by Appalachian Newspapers Inc. on May 11.

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 12

The United States of America was founded on the ideal of no taxation without representation, a phrase coined in the 1760s by a Boston attorney and patriot. This phrase helped spur men across all 13 colonies to come together, form an uneasy union, and cast off British rule. In the

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 [...]

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 .