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Boy, 5, miraculously survives being hit by boat propeller while at lake with family, loved ones say
A young boy remains at the hospital more than a week after being injured in a boating accident.
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Two out-of-state donors give very big to Beshear super PAC
FRANKFORT – Two big Andy Beshear supporters from outside Kentucky provided the lion's share of the money donated to Beshear's super PAC between April 1 and June 30. Beshear's super PAC is called In This Together PAC Inc., and a report it filed Wednesday with the Internal Revenue Service shows: Ashish Patel, an investor from [...]
Canadian wildfire smoke brings hazardous air to the US Midwest
Americans across the Upper Midwest are dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.
Man accused of breaking into ‘Today’ studio looking for Al Roker, confronting Craig Melvin with racial slurs
A man was detained after he allegedly broke into the “Today” show studio and confronted co-host Craig Melvin, according to reports.
$50,000 winning powerball ticket sold in northern Kentucky
A winning powerball ticket was sold in Pendleton.
Live Well, Age Well: The Brain Benefits of Gardening
In this week's episode of "Live Well, Age Well", Susan Nicholas is exploring the benefits of growing a garden.
Child in ‘extremely critical’ condition after being hit by truck while riding scooter
An 11-year-old child is in the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a scooter.
Scattered thunderstorms return to Kentucky as heat and humidity continue
Another Warm and Sunny Start Across Kentucky It's another beautiful start to the day across central Kentucky with plenty of sunshine helping kick off Thursday morning. While the day begins quiet, temperatures are already climbing quickly, and we'll once again be dealing with warm and humid conditions as we head into the afternoon. Expect highs to reach the upper 80s...
Fort Hill Bridge to undergo $75 million rehabilitation
West Virginia’s busiest bridge is about to undergo rehabilitation.
Leatherwood's Blue Diamond mine once a rising star in region
By Micah Turner Coalfield Chronicles My research has recently taken me back into the world of proposals and infrastructure that never came to be. Amidst the raging battles across the [...]
Democratic socialism is on the rise some places, but has roots in KY
Democratic socialism is on the rise in some blue states, but socialists are still rare in ruby red Republican Kentucky. That wasn't always so. Six-score years ago, Louisville hosted the Christian Socialist Fellowship movement's first national convention. The movement even spread to the Jackson Purchase, arguably Kentucky's Trumpiest territory today. The CSF aimed "to perfect [...]
Woman accused of driving into Lexington crowd arraigned on multiple charges
Kaydence Carpenter, 20, appeared in Fayette Circuit Court Thursday for her arraignment
Letcher County teen delivers 99 care packages to Eastern Kentucky veterans
Breanna Cantrell, a junior in the dual-credit STEM program, said the project, which she called “Thank a Vet,” was inspired by her great-grandfather’s service in World War II.
Courthouse News
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise MARRIAGE LICENSES Morgan Suzzanne Pyles, 20, of Harlan, to Johnny Jared Brock, 21, of Evarts. Carolyn Fay Cochran, 65, of Welcome, to Gary Wayne Cochran, [...]
Louisville judge hears arguments in challenge to sales tax on period products
The judge will need to rule on Kentucky’s motion to dismiss the case.
Council approves plaque for HHS athlete who won state track title
By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise Will Miller, vice chairman of the Harlan Independent School Board, spoke at the Harlan City Council meeting on July 13 requesting a plaque to be [...]
Several arrested by local police agencies on various charges
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Harlan woman faces several charges after she was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff's Deputy Chauncey Tudor on Tuesday. Amanda Nicole Mott, 34, was charged [...]
Lives changed by Jesus exhibited by fruit produced not by words
By Bob Cornett Spiritual Gifts My old youth pastor used to say, “I know who I am, I know who I serve and I know where I’m going.” Those words [...]
KY constitutional officers ask state Supreme Court to rehear state fair board case
The 2026 state fair is August 20-30.
June brings 11,440 new voters to Kentucky, biggest surge since August 2024
FRANKFORT - Secretary of State Michael Adams, the state's chief election officer, has announced that during the month of June, there were 11,440 new voters registered in Kentucky, the biggest [...]
Kentucky's child fatality review panel welcomes mike bowling
LEXINGTON - Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) has announced that Board Member Mike Bowling has been appointed by Attorney General Russel Coleman to serve on Kentucky's Child Fatality and Near [...]
Young Hawk Makes Dramatic Appearance
A trail camera in southern Letcher County captured this remarkable close-up of a young hawk as it spread its wings while landing only a few feet from the camera. The photograph was taken at 11:30 a.m. July 10 at Payne Gap near the headwaters of the North Fork of the Kentucky River, where Pine Mountain rises above the valley. Based [...] The post Young Hawk Makes Dramatic Appearance first appeared
Data center developer is eyeing tract in Jenkins
Regional economic development officials are actively recruiting companies to build artificial intelligence data centers in Letcher County and neighboring counties, and one company has already secured an option to purchase land at the Gateway Regional Business Park in Jenkins for a proposed natural gas-fired power plant intended to support a future data center. Diversified Energy, formerly known as
Indictment says man fired shot in domestic dispute
Three people, including a Jenkins man accused of firing a handgun during a domestic dispute and later threatening police officers, have been named in felony indictments returned by the Letcher County Grand Jury. The indictments were returned July 9 before Letcher Circuit Judge James W. Craft II. Jesse James Thacker, 39, of 204 Rocky Hollow, Jenkins, was indicted on two [...] The post Indictment sa
Top recruit brings rare athleticism to UK
Four-star offensive lineman Dominic Black of New Madison (Ohio) Tri-Village High School had almost 40 major college scholarship offers when he committed to Kentucky over Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Michigan State and others. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Black is rated as a top-200 national recruit by both Rivals and 247Sports. Rivals has him as the No. 12 offensive tackle in his [...] The post T
The importance finding a great spot for fishing
There will always be parts of a lake that hold more fish than others. Fishermen refer to these areas as hot spots or honey holes. But there has to be something about these places that consistently produces better fishing than surrounding water. Features such as quick access to both deep and shallow water, abundant baitfish, several forms of cover at [...] The post The importance finding a great sp
County to more in support of animal shelter
The Letcher Fiscal Court will add another $1,000 per month to the amount it pays the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter after the shelter’s board chair told members of the court it did not have enough money to pay its bills. The shelter, located off KY 80 in Perry County, handles stray dogs and cats from four counties, and is [...] The post County to more in support of animal shelter first app
Rites are held for Rachel Shepherd
Rachel Shepherd, 84, of Mayking, died Thursday, July 9 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. A daughter of the late William and Alice Lewis Boggs, she was the widow of Arlin Shepherd. Surviving are two sons, Allen Shepherd of London, and Tim Shepherd of Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, JoAnn Hall and Leisa Shepherd, both of Whitesburg; [...] The post Rites are held for Rachel Shep
Perry County officials warn of door-to-door asphalt scam
According to the Perry County Fiscal Court, two men have been going house-to-house in the community claiming to be employees of the fiscal court.
Kentucky State Police launch “Trooper Talk” podcast
The show, called “Trooper Talk,” features candid conversations with troopers, crime prevention tips, public safety advice and information about careers with KSP.
Floyd County woman reported missing weeks ago found safe
At the time she was reported missing, Moore was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 165 pounds, with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair.
Kentucky governor expands pre-K pilot programs for two more school systems
The full-day programs are set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year.
Pregnancy center to conduct resource fair
The Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center will host a resource day from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 23.
Shots fired after breakfast dispute
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 [...]
Two charged after child found playing in road
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 [...]
Indictment released
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 [...]
Barnett concludes high school career in East-West All-Star Series
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 [...]
MCHS seeks volleyball coach
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 [...]
Koons named chief physician quality officer at PMC
Curtis J. Koons, MD, has been named Chief Physician Quality Officer at Pikeville Medical Center, according to a statement from PMC.
Week in review: Agriculture, budget and energy
As Kentucky's new fiscal year officially began on July 1, lawmakers spent the first week of July laying the groundwork for the year ahead through four Interim Joint Committee meetings and one statutory committee meeting. From reviewing how taxpayer dollars are invested in schools
Manure and muck boots
Don't get me wrong on this. I'm not saying we would definitely have won if someone hadn't inserted himself into the World Cup red card controversy.
If the flag triggers you, leave
It’s clear we can’t get through one holiday or milestone without national drama. It’s not like we are not getting enough drama with Trump wanting to put his name on every government building or start no-win wars, or that Sen. McConnell may or may not be on life support while his
Gov. Beshear announces bridge funding, new homes for eastern Kentucky flood survivors
In the latest round, eight counties — including Perry, Letcher and Johnson — and two cities are sharing funds to fix or replace 10 bridges.
Kentucky AG: Nearly $11 million in Medicaid fraud uncovered in national takedown
Kentucky took part in a national takedown that charged hundreds of people across 45 states. Six people now face state or federal charges.
Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy
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 .