Portland International Airport is home to a volunteer music program that places live piano performances throughout its terminals, offering travelers a break from the noise and stress of air travel.
Read full story →MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Recovery from recent flooding is underway, and for those cleaning up, the road ahead is long. But amid the damage, residents say an outpouring of community support has already made a difference. Mark Jackson said the water moved quickly, reaching his barn and pushing toward his house. "My family's...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Warm weather means more time outside — but it also means more encounters with ticks. Hannah Tiffin with the UK Extension Office says ticks are especially common in wooded areas, tall grass and other places where they can easily latch onto people or animals. Clothing and behavior are the first line of defense,...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins has filed a formal Open Meetings Act appeal Tuesday with Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, asking him to declare unlawful the Fayette County Board of Education's June 10 closed session and reverse all actions taken from it. The appeal includes 11 exhibits...
Hankins will appear before the Unsafe Building Commission on July 9.
Marshall University has a new Swim & Dive Head Coach! Watch the announcement here.
U.S. gasoline prices decreased by an average of 49 cents a gallon in the last month as expectations rose for an end to the war with Iran. But they’re not falling fast enough for President Donald Trump.
Tim Irr has a look at the top stories for Tuesday, June 30.
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is asking Kentucky’s attorney general to overturn a series of actions taken by the Fayette County Board of Education following a June 10 closed session.
A new site for law enforcement training in Western Kentucky is one step closer to being complete, according to the Department of Criminal Justice Training.
The Supreme Court decided to uphold West Virginia state law, Save Women’s Sports Act, which bans transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports in the case of West Virginia v. B.P.J.
Oppressive Heat Returns for Another Day We're starting off another day on a warm and muggy note across central and eastern Kentucky, and the hot weather isn't going anywhere through the end of the week. Temperatures have already climbed back into the low 80s this morning, and we'll continue warming into the low to mid 90s by this afternoon. When...
We explore the meal-frequency myth and what science really says about meals, metabolism and weight loss.
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest on the heat and what to expect mid-week.
HAZEL GREEN, Ky. — A significant traffic shift on the Mountain Parkway traveling westbound from Helechewa toward Campton will be in place beginning Tuesday, June 30, weather permitting until further notice. Beginning near the Helechewa exit (Exit 57), westbound traffic will shift at the 57-mile marker and remain in place throughout the active work zone to the 45-mile marker until further notice. A
A century ago, in 1926, Kentucky lawmakers adopted “the native redbird, commonly known as the Kentucky cardinal... [as] the official state bird of Kentucky (KRS 2.080).” In doing so, Kentucky pioneered environmental stewardship, becoming the first US state to formally adopt a state bird. While I write today to celebrate a century of the native [...]
Meade-McKenzie served as CEO of Kentucky River Community Care for 12 years.
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will step up patrols on Kentucky's waterways during the upcoming Independence Day weekend, working to ensure everyone enjoys a safe [...]
A coalition of consumer advocacy, environmental and renewable energy groups is calling on Kentucky’s utility regulator to study various aspects of utility affordability for ratepayers, including the potential costs of data centers and fossil fuels. In a letter dated Sunday, the groups are asking the Kentucky Public Service Commission to investigate “the drivers of rising [...]
FRANKFORT - The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning that hot and oppressively humid conditions are forecast through the rest of this week, prompting the issuance of Heat Advisories and [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Gov. Andy Beshear appeared on CNN News Central Monday morning, where he discussed the state's response to the catastrophic weekend flooding in Kentucky. When asked how [...]
Cyclist and TransAmerica celebrating 50 years The post Cyclist passes through Eastern Kentucky during race across America appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Coal still most reliable source of energy for eastern Kentucky The post Energy advisor discusses economic development and energy costs appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Full day of events planned for downtown The post City of Pikeville preparing for July 4th celebration appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
"Cease and Desist" order filed by Shelter's attorney The post Floyd County Animal Shelter responds to social media complaints appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Weekday service allows those with caregivers to attend The post Allen church begins service for worshippers with special needs appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
A Kentucky judicial watchdog group says it is concerned about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s involvement in the upcoming Court of Appeals election. The Kentucky Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee said in a Saturday statement that Beshear has been fundraising for Court of Appeals Judge Will Moynahan, who is currently facing Fayette Circuit Court Judge Lucy VanMeter. [...]
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Prestonsburg man was arrested after police say he was involved in a DUI crash with his wife and child in the car. Prestonsburg Police were called shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday to the wreck on U.S. 23. When they arrived, the woman and infant passengers were being taken away in an ambulance, while the driver, 30-year-old Charles Vanderpool, was waiting to also be taken away. A wi
By Sean Daniels Spiritual Gifts As our nation approaches the celebration of its 250th birthday, I find myself reflecting on just how blessed we are to live in the United [...]
Dr. Colby French Spiritual Gifts In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to mistake religious activity for genuine faith. Churches are filled with calendars, programs and traditions, yet Jesus never [...]
Christians insist there is only one way to heaven, as salvation is associated with believing in Jesus Christ - nothing or no one else. The foundation of their evangelistic mission [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Shane Terry Maggard, of Harlan, was stopped Thursday morning by Harlan Police Officer Jecorey Fields and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence [...]
There's a delicious bit of irony playing out in stadiums across the United States. The icing on the multi-layered cake is that it's all being broadcast by Rupert Murdoch.
The sightings are normal behavior for this time of year, according to John Hast, bear program coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
Sensory processing associated with Autism effects how the nervous system receives and responds to environmental and internal stimuli. Up to 90 percent of children with Autism experience sensory issues, which greatly impact their daily living.
The University of Pikeville announced in a statement on June 25 that it generated a $152.6 million economic impact in Eastern Kentucky in fiscal year 2025.
As the 17th century dawned and Jamestown embarked on its groundbreaking journey, Pocahontas, a fearless and visionary Powhatan woman, forged an unbreakable bond between two cultures, masterfully navigating the delicate balance of survival and cooperation through her pioneering di
A Pikeville man and woman were arrested on felony assault charges after they assaulted two people in the parking lot of a business, according to Pikeville Police.
Darrell Dean Cornett, 92, a retired NASA engineer from Arab, Alabama, carried on a family tradition dating back more than 70 years to the end of the Korean War when he rang the family dinner bell at the Cornett family reunion in Blackey. More photos appear inside. The post Bell still calls family together first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Letcher Volunteer Fire Department is back on its feet a year after the department went broke and its fire and ambulance services stopped. The fire service is back open, and officials say Neon Fire and Rescue is expected to move an ambulance into the station soon. The Neon service is currently taking calls in the area from its Whitesburg substation. [...] The post Letcher Fire Dept. reopens as ex-c
Tornado sirens are something western Kentuckians and those in other parts of Tornado Alley are used to. But there is a move now to install sirens in Letcher County and link them to stream gauges that will be installed around eastern Kentucky. According to Chris Back, a grant writer with the Kentucky River Area Development District, the U.S. Geological Survey [...] The post ‘Warning sirens’ in work
“Malachi always had a football in his hands,” said Torino Brown, Malachi’s father. “His uncle was about 6-foot-5, and Malachi always prayed for height and the other abilities that God has blessed him with. He was always doing drills as a kid, and I told him if he kept working, he could be special. He took me seriously and put [...] The post Family, football fuel UK recruit from Corbin first appear
It seems summertime has arrived for sure in our area. Daytime temperatures are reaching into the upper 80s and 90s, and the humidity can be very high, making it difficult to fish during mid-day. When we go fishing this time of year, we try to go early in the morning, late in the evening or even at night. The temperatures [...] The post Finding bass and crappie in the summer heat first appeared on
I have been telling you that after my Lake Erie fishing trip — where, after many setbacks, we still managed to catch a boatload of walleye — my next fishing adventure would be to St. Augustine, Florida, in August. Well, plans change, and this time they changed for the better. I have been invited to fish with Morgan’s Guide Service [...] The post The best part isn’t always about the fish you catch
When Arch and Artie Cornett hosted the first Cornett family reunion on the family homeplace off River Road in Blackey near the end of the Korean War, three of their children — Elwood Cornett, 88, Darrell Dean Cornett, 96, and Mildred Cornett Strunk — were there to take part. More than 70 years later, the three surviving members of the [...] The post Family tradition has endured over 70 years first
A Blackey man was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment after allegedly coasting his vehicle with two children inside down Pound Mountain in the wrong lanes of U.S. 23. Zachary Allen Jones, 28, 87 Iris Hill, Blackey, is charged with first-degree possession of controlled substance (first offense, methamphetamine), and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. According to Jenkins Poli
“If everybody here is part owner, then they’re going to be interested in continuing to help the community and help make this bigger and better,” Martin said. “Even when I’m not around.”
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 .
“Music kind of creates a community, and it’s an exalted position to be up on a stage and to be part of the thing that brings people together,” O’Brien said. The post Grammy Award-Winning Musician Tim O'Brien and the Next Generation of Appalachian Bluegrass appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
Many credit Addiction Recovery Care with playing a key role in their sobriety. But most also said they felt betrayed by the organization. The post They Needed Treatment for Drug Addiction. The Company They Turned to May Have Used Them to Commit Fraud. appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .