What to do when you can’t pay the IRS on time
Owe the IRS this year and can’t pay it all by the deadline? Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares the steps experts say to take now, including options to pay over time.
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Owe the IRS this year and can’t pay it all by the deadline? Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares the steps experts say to take now, including options to pay over time.
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Meteorologist Nicholas Snider talks weather conditions to expect going into the weekend.
Source: Pulaski County Sherrif's Office PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Somerset man has been arrested in connection with a domestic violence assault. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, John Denton Stewart III, 19, was arrested March 12 and charged with first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault – domestic violence. Officials say Stewart is being held in the...
Investigators said they believe they know what happened to the University of Alabama student who was found dead in Spain.
Federal lawsuit claims Harvard University failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A 46-year-old Estill County man is dead following an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers attempting to serve an outstanding warrant, according to WBON-TV9. Authorities identified the man as Christopher Rose. The incident occurred at a residence on Rosemont Road near the Madison and Estill County line off Knob Lick Road, WBON...
St. Louis, Mo. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - No. 7 seed Kentucky defeated No. 10 seed Santa Clara 89-84 in a thriller on Friday at Enterprise Center. Kentucky fans endured a dramatic finish in regulation. Otega Oweh tied the game at 70-70 with seven seconds remaining. Santa Clara responded with a deep 3-pointer to take a three-point lead with two...
A Central Kentucky judge has been reprimanded for yelling at juvenile defendants and more, according to an agreed order released Friday by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission. The commission found that District Judge Bolton Bevins violated the Code of Judicial Conduct by engaging in “hostile, impatient, undignified and discourteous conduct demonstrating bias, lack of impartiality, [...]
Former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. has been found not guilty on all counts in Mississippi’s largest-ever welfare-fraud scandal.
Jesse Ian Smith entered a guilty plea on March 2 to obtaining money by false pretenses in Kanawha County Circuit Court.
Class AA: Wayne vs. Wheeling Central
Otega Oweh's three-pointer as time expires helps extend the Wildcats stay in St. Louis with a 89-84 win over Santa Clara in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Kentucky Wildcats are still dancing after defeating the Santa Clara Broncos in overtime.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Road work is set to begin next week in Lexington’s East Loudon neighborhood. City officials say starting Monday, March 23, several streets between East Loudon Avenue and East New Circle Road will be milled and paved as part of the MNA Street Stabilization Project. The project will cover more than 18,000 feet of roadway...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that a Berea man has been sentenced to prison after pointing a weapon at officers during a domestic disturbance call. According to officials, Daniel Lewis, 56, was sentenced in Madison County Circuit Court to five years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment...
A Madison County judge sentenced a 56-year-old Berea man to five years in prison for pointing an assault weapon at police officers during a domestic disturbance.
HATFIELD, Ky. -- A Belfry man has been arrested after he was accused of filming himself molesting three boys. A Social Services special investigator requested a state trooper accompany her to a complaint at a home on Elkins Fork Thursday afternoon. When they arrived, they found Robert Blankenship, 27, of Belfry, standing outside the home. After determining that he was not a parent or related to an
We are discussing how to navigate life’s final chapter and provide gentle, practical guidance to recognize when a loved one is at the end of life.
It’s about understanding what’s in the water — and helping protect the health of the communities that live, work and play around it.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The latest version of the Kentucky state budget could effectively wipe out Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program in the state, a book-gifting initiative that has mailed 8,635,423 free books to Kentucky children. Every month, the program mails an age-appropriate book to children from birth to age 5 at no cost to families. A local...
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing phone lines on KY 66 in Bell County. Patrick B. Cross, 43, of Harlan, and Tommy Lewis, [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Lexington police are on the scene of a crash on Georgetown Road Friday afternoon. Traffic was backed up in the area as police work the scene. Red State BBQ on Georgetown Road posted that the restaurant will be closed until further notice after a car reportedly crashed into the building. In addition, officials said...
The Kentucky House has approved charges to impeach a sitting Central Kentucky judge after a House committee heard testimony from her earlier this week. House members voted 73-14 on the articles of impeachment resolution against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman on Friday. Most voting in favor were Republicans, while most voting against it were Democrats. [...]
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 [...]
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 – 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 [...]
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 – 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 [...]
Oversight of Kentucky’s 900 optometrists and their licensing board would be examined by a task force under a resolution in the state Senate. The resolution, filed March 18 by Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, comes after the disclosure last year, first reported by the Kentucky Lantern, that the state Board of Optometric Examiners had improperly granted [...]
By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise Black Mountain Utility District has received a proposal to sell its assets to Kentucky American Water, said Judge Executive Dan Mosley during the Harlan Fiscal [...]
By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise The Harlan County Fiscal Court voted unanimously in favor of a resolution requesting the General Assembly name HWY 2428 in honor of Bill Howard Sr. [...]
Jonah Hicks is the definition of a two-sport star. The baseball and football standout for the Pike Central Hawks is looking to build off an incredible freshman year heading into baseball season. Jonah has been playing baseball at an elite level for the Hawks since his eighth-grade year. Now a sophomore, Hicks is known as one of the best two-way players in the 15th region. The Pitcher/Shortstop can
How does a dangerous and unnecessary gun bill advance in the Kentucky legislature? Like this. There are 60 days in the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly. Day 5 — House Bill 312, to allow 18-20 year olds to carry concealed firearms, assigned to House Judiciary Committee. Day 13 — HB 312 passes with a vote of [...]
Kentucky’s Republican primary for the seat of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is a contest of who can show the most love for Donald Trump – or the most hatred for immigrants. That was clear in the first debate Monday night among the three leading candidates, who remained in lockstep behind Trump on the Iran War. [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Legislation making several changes to Kentucky's existing sports wagering law and other entities regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, won easy passage in [...]
FRANKFORT — The GOP-controlled Kentucky House voted Thursday to raise the age to gamble on sports to 21 and ban proposition bets, or “prop” bets, on Kentucky college athletes. Rep. Michael Meredith, R-Oakland, the primary sponsor of House Bill 904, told a legislative committee earlier this month that the provisions had been worked on for [...]
FRANKFORT — The Senate’s state budget proposal includes some funding for a long-delayed law to help Kentuckians raising minor relatives get financial support, but it’s nearly $10 million shy of what the Beshear administration says it needs to implement the law. The Senate’s plan also appears to rely on federal funding that the Beshear administration [...]
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- A former Magoffin County middle school teacher has pleaded guilty a second time to charges related to sexual messages he sent to a 14-year-old student. Jordan Cobb, 32, of Salyersville, pleaded guilty Thursday to procuring the use of a minor by electronic means and harassing communications in Magoffin Circuit Court. He admitted to engaging in a conversation with a 14-year-old
PHELPS, Ky. -- A Pike County man is facing burglary, wanton endangerment, unlawful imprisonment and other charges, after his wife reported him for trying to kill everyone in the house because he believed he had been poisoned. Ronald Coots, of Phelps, is being held in the Pike County jail. Police were called to his house on Friday, March 13, after his wife reported he was outside with a gun threate
I am writing to share my support of House Bill 496 to expand high-quality childcare options and to better support forest preschools as they serve families like mine across the [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - A Senate joint resolution seeking to expand Dolly Partpon's Imagination Library in Kentucky, won unanimous approval from the House Families and Children Committee on Thursday. Senate [...]
MOREHEAD, Ky. (KT) - A Kentucky State Police (KSP) trooper from Post 8 in Morehead has been nationally recognized for his courage and decisive actions that saved a woman's life [...]
By John Henson Managing Editor LEXINGTON — While Harlan County was not represented by a team at this year’s UK Health Care Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena, a Harlan County [...]
Sheriff Joe Engle posted about the incident, asking the public for more information. Day said the office has received tips they are following up on.
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State treks east to take on the Radford Highlanders in the opening round of the WNIT Friday evening in Radford, Va. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Morehead State returns to the court after a 15-day break since its last game. The Eagles were knocked off by Southeast Missouri 60-55 in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament in Evansville, Indiana, on M
Witnesses reported watching a vehicle drive into the river. The post Pikeville first responders rescue man from Levisa Fork appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Woman says student was forced to change schools, was dropped off at home without notice. The post Student’s treatment leaves family with questions appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 .
Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville has welcomed Capt. Brad Riley as its new post commander, effective March 16
Police and health officials are warning about the possibility of a dangerous new opioid making its way into Pike County.
A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to a child pornography possession charge.
Two Pike County residents have entered Alford pleas to charges linked to an abuse case in which the investigating officer wrote in court documents that the victim showed signs of torture.
A psychiatric nurse practitioner at Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky says storm-related anxiety is common in the region.
The Economic Development Administration recently approved a five-year grant for SOAR, which the organization is using to address community challenges, including population loss in eastern Kentucky.
Family members are remembering Bryson Cottongim, a 19-year-old Clay County native who was killed while working as a lineman in Harlan County earlier this week.
Three different federal judges have ordered four more immigrants picked up in January’s ICE raids released on constitutional grounds The post More ICE detainees ordered released by West Virginia judges: ‘A threat to anyone’s constitutional rights is a threat to us all’ appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .