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The suspect allegedly admitted to stabbing his wife, telling authorities he wanted to hurt her and make her stop talking, according to prosecutors.
For most people, home is a place that you can count on to be safe, secure and rely on to keep you out of the elements, but for one community in Mason County, that security turned into concern after their own backyards became swimming pools, flooding in a way neighbors say it never has before.
Human body found in Gallia County
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Kentucky's Adcock and Mattison Selected on Day Two of MLB Draft
Family of Tyler Smith, 18, disputes a self-inflicted gunshot wound ruling in his July 4 death in Lexington.
London Mayor Randall Weddle’s resignation took effect Sunday following a Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling and a planned city council move to ask the attorney general to remove him.
Dr. George Zack, a longtime music director and conductor of the Lexington Philharmonic, has died, according to a close friend. He was 90.
A man was arrested after attempting to grab a 7-year-old girl away from her mother at a popular waterfront park.
Monday, July 13 marks one year since a mass shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church left two women dead and three others injured, the church community gathered Sunday to remember the victims.
Five family members were killed in a shooting in East St. Louis, according to authorities.
Kentucky infielder Ethan Hindle will return to the Wildcats for the 2027 season, giving the program another key piece of its returning roster following the conclusion of the 2026 MLB Draft.
Kenova Police Chief Bob Sullivan tells WSAZ that I-64 has been closed for eastbound traffic near exit 6, just south of Kenova.
One of the all-time greats of Middlesboro’s long football history is back home. Middlesboro officials announced Sunday that Brian Williams is joining the coaching staff as defensive coordinator. A 1982 [...]
Kentucky senior relief pitcher, Nile Adcock, was selected by the Atlanta Braves with the 592nd overall pick in the 20th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
Four future Wildcats — Matt Ponatoski, Grayson Willoughby, Jimmy Anderson and Robert Omidi — either heard their names called during the draft or chose to commit to Kentucky.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A Lexington family has turned grief into action nearly six years after their mother was shot and killed in her own driveway. The Alice Carter Foundation is hosting its fifth annual backpack giveaway Saturday, July 11, at the Charles Young Center on East Third Street. The event runs from noon...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The 16th annual Swing for Soldiers Classic is taking place Monday at the University Club of Kentucky (4850 Leestown Road) in Lexington to support veterans and their families. The fundraiser was started by former NFL player Jacob Tamme and his wife Allison after they asked themselves how they could use their...
Kentucky pitcher Connor Mattison was selected by the Minnesota Twins with the 467th overall pick in the 16th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said in a Sunday statement he fell before he was hospitalized last month and he has moved from being a hospital patient to “a rehabilitation center where I’ll keep regaining my strength.” “My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred Saturday afternoon on U.S. 119 near Metcalf Lane at Keith. Kentucky State Police [...]
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 [...]
The Harlan Dojo of Mixed Martial Arts celebrated the hard work, discipline, and dedication of its homeschool martial arts students during a promotion ceremony held on July 7. Family and [...]
Embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle is resigning from office after an appeals court reaffirmed the city council’s 2025 decision to remove him from his post.
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 [...]
Today "ideology is put before kids' issues.”
By Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts On the Fourth of July, I realized I needed corn on the cob to round out my menu. My family was coming to celebrate [...]
Former University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is set to move to a part-time role with the university that includes a schedule for $3.06 million in severance payments.
A Kimper woman has been sentenced to serve 45 years in federal prison on child pornography charges.
Pikeville Medical Center announced in a statement on July 9 that it has received four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and str
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Two people from the Tri-Cities area were arrested early Thursday morning by members of the Cumberland Police Department. Caleb Day and Lacey Allen were both [...]
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its July general membership meeting for an afternoon focused on education, community partnerships, organizational updates [...]
Despite a jury recommendation of a 10-year prison sentence for a woman convicted of second-degree manslaughter, a Pike County circuit judge cut that term in half.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise CIVIL LAWSUITS Denali Capital, LLC., vs. Tyler Roark — credit card debt collection. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC., vs. Lloyd Lefevers — credit card debt collection. [...]
Although Letcher County still has an air ambulance base complete with a helipad, hangar, crew quarters and fueling facilities, it no longer has a medical helicopter stationed there — a change Jenkins Fire Chief Rick Corbett says is increasing response times for critically ill and seriously injured patients. Corbett raised the issue during Monday night’s Jenkins City Council meeting, saying [...] T
One man was shot and another was in jail after an incident on Sheas Fork Monday night. Brian Lee, of Pikeville, was taken to Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left chest/shoulder. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Sheas Fork, a hollow on the edge of Fleming Neon and McRoberts. According to a citation filed [...] The post Man charged in McRoberts shooting fir
Three-star offensive lineman Reed Gerken of Ohio is considered one of the nation’s top 50 interior linemen in the 2027 recruiting class and has committed to play in the Southeastern Conference for Kentucky. However, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound Gerken tries to use his football prowess to promote his faith and lists “follower of Christ” as the top of his profile on [...] The post UK’s star shooter is im
My radio days aren’t so far behind me that I don’t remember how faithfully people listened or the kindness they always showed me. Now, every so often, someone will stop me and tell me how much they enjoy reading Struttin’ Time in The Mountain Eagle — even people who don’t hunt or fish. That means more to me than you [...] The post I’m very grateful for friends, readers and good memories first appe
There’s just something timeless about a summer cookout with friends, family or neighbors. Whether it’s the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill or the smell of your favorite seasonal sides, the event invokes nostalgia and camaraderie. While the spotlight may land on the burgers and barbecued fare, seasoned grill masters know the supporting cast matters, too. Makers of soft, [...] The post 6 Savv
Members of the Letcher County Homemakers recently traveled to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg, where they toured the restored Shaker community, learned about its unique history and traditions, and enjoyed a day of fellowship. The trip included lunch at Marcella’s Restaurant in Mount Vernon. The excursion was sponsored through the Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service. The p
Hello, everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful week and holiday weekend. The heat certainly wore me out. We stayed home for the Independence Day festivities, and I spent most of the time sitting on the porch with a fan. I think I’ll make plans for next year. It was also a sad weekend for our family. My cousin, [...] The post CAT managed an escape from the screened porch first appeared on The Moun
Funeral services for Juanita Adams Wright, 83, were held Friday, June 26 at the Cram Creek Pentecostal Church near Mayking. Mrs. Wright died June 23 while surrounded by her children and other family members. The widow of Daniel Van Wright, the man who “brought light to her life,” she was a caring and loving mother to surviving daughters Tammie Isom [...] The post Funeral services held for Juanita
The Kentucky State Police Post 9 successfully concluded Operation Mountain Justice, targeting suspected drug trafficking networks operating throughout the Post 9 district, according to a statement from KSP.
Officials who oversee the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Kentucky presented their planning for the program to legislators on July 2, but acknowledged that the proposed federal budget could end the program's funding.
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.
KSP says they responded to the scene of single-vehicle crash on U.S. 23 in the Pikeville community of Pike County on Wednesday.
Edelen framed the project as an opportunity for coal communities to benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
The city of Hazard is preparing for a full weekend of Fourth of July events in Perry County, with officials also urging residents to take precautions as high temperatures are expected during the outdoor festivities.
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 .