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Kentucky congressional delegation urges swift disaster declaration
Harlan Enterprise5m ago

WASHINGTON - Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr, R-Lexington, led the Kentucky Congressional Delegation in urging President Trump to swiftly approve Kentucky's request for a Major Disaster Declaration. The request follows [...]

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Harlan Enterprise57m ago

Daniel Ball Pope, Sr., 99, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Harlan, died March 30, 2026. Kathy Ann Black, 73, of Liggett, died July 20, 2026. Shirley Jean Colegrove, 83, of [...]

Harlan Enterprise1h ago

All Abilities Club: Bubble Party Monday, August 3, 12 p.m. A monthly crafting program for those with or without disabilities. We invite those who would be interested in working side-by-side [...]

WTVQ ABC 362h ago

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Two people have been arrested and charged with child abuse following an investigation into the death of a 1-year-old in Allen County. A joint investigation by the Scottsville Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff's Office found evidence that led to the arrests of Deavan Williams and Alexandrae Price, police said. According to police,...

Harlan Enterprise2h ago

Mention data centers and you're likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they're built. Those are legitimate questions and [...]

Harlan Enterprise2h ago

FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Democratic Party is having a one-on-one primary election for governor, its first in more than 50 years. Those primaries were usually contests between two factions, one [...]

WTVQ ABC 362h ago

(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is mourning the death of longtime farm safety advocate Dale Dobson, whose work over several decades helped reduce farm-related fatalities and expand safety and mental health programs for agricultural communities across the state. In a Facebook post, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell called Dobson "a true servant, leader, and

Kentucky Lantern2h ago

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wrote in a Monday letter to Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and his staff that the senator should “provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign.” The letter from the governor came after McConnell’s office shared a Monday statement from the senator and another photo of him with his [...]

WTVQ ABC 362h ago

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A juvenile was airlifted after being ejected from a vehicle in a crash on Highway 196 in Pulaski County. The Nancy Volunteer Fire Department said a vehicle struck a utility pole, causing a juvenile to be thrown from the vehicle. Firefighters said they were the first to arrive and provided initial patient...

Kentucky Lantern2h ago

Kentucky’s lone Democratic congressman, U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey, joined two of his House colleagues to get a closer look at a Northern Kentucky jail holding federal immigration detainees Monday. Speaking to reporters in Louisville Tuesday morning, McGarvey said the visit to the facility “as part of our ongoing and continuing oversight of what ICE is doing.” At the Campbell County Detention Cente

Kentucky Lantern5h ago

A hearing on whether former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife, Glenna, are required to support their estranged son, Jonah Bevin, got underway Tuesday without Matt Bevin. Bevin failed to show up for the hearing despite an order from Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson that he attend in person. Bevin already is subject [...]

WTVQ ABC 365h ago

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Powerball winner, James Farthing, has been arrested again, this time in Scott County on domestic violence-related charges. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Scott County Sheriff's Office, James Farthing is charged with first-degree strangulation (domestic violence-related) and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence, minor injury) follow

WTVQ ABC 365h ago

Lingering Showers Give Way to More Sunshine We started Tuesday with some lingering showers and thunderstorms pushing through portions of southeastern Kentucky, along with some leftover cloud cover across parts of the region. Those showers have gradually moved out, and we are beginning to see more sunshine return as we head through the afternoon. It will still feel warm and...

Kentucky Lantern10h ago

Across Kentucky, a troubling pattern is emerging. Whether in healthcare, education, or non-profit organizations, board decisions are increasingly being questioned — not simply because difficult decisions are being made, but because stakeholders are asking how those decisions are being made. Recent events involving boards governing Fayette County Public Schools, the University of Kentucky, and the

Harlan Enterprise23h ago

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Cumberland infant is dead and Kentucky State Police detectives have opened a death investigation. According to KSP Public Affairs Officer Shane Jacobs, the Kentucky [...]

Kentucky LanternJul 27

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said he will not launch a 2027 bid for governor. In a Monday morning statement, the Manchester Republican said he was “deeply grateful for the encouragement and confidence so many Kentuckians have shown by asking me to consider running for governor in 2027.” “After thoughtful discussions with my family, friends [...]

Appalachian News-ExpressJul 25

In a fundraising effort for their Santa Engine, the Coal Run Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a cruise-in and back-to-school bash on Aug. 1.

Appalachian News-ExpressJul 25

The Pike County Cooperative Extension Services is offering a 12-week series of classes that will lead to participants becoming certified master gardeners.

Appalachian News-ExpressJul 25

The Mountain Water District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the district’s headquarters located at 6332 Zebulon Highway.

Appalachian News-ExpressJul 24

In a story published in the July 21 News-Express under the headline, “Fiscal court dismisses proposed credit card; tension emerges,” the quote from Dist. 2 Pike County Commissioner Clinard “Bubby” Adkins should have read, “I think, just leave it up to the new incoming judge when

Salyersville IndependentJul 24

IVTYTON – A Magoffin County man was tragically killed in a freak accident on Monday while working to move a mobile home. Malcom Barry, 63 years old, had been employed by Conley's Transport for more than 10 years, died on July 20 while the business was moving a mobile home and were in the process [...]

Salyersville IndependentJul 24

SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 20, discussing the budget, tax rates and ongoing projects. Before the meeting began, David Gardner addressed the Mayor Stanley Howard, asking about an action listed in the minutes from a May 2025 city council meeting, that seemingly set the time limit for [...]

Salyersville IndependentJul 23

SALYERSVILLE – In a petition filed on July 14, Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard filed a petition to challenge the candidate status of former Mayor James “Pete” Shepherd, who is running against Howard for the top city seat this fall. The petition, filed by attorney John C. Collins for Howard, claims Shepherd is not a resident [...]

Salyersville IndependentJul 23

A road dedication honoring a fallen soldier was held this past weekend, remembering the life and sacrifice of Hargis Salyer, Jr., who died in battle in Germany during World War II. A portion of Ky Rt. 1635 in Magoffin County is now designated as "Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Highway." The following resolution, passed by the [...]

Mountain EagleJul 22

Nearly 41 years after University of Kentucky student Tammy Dee Acker was stabbed to death during a robbery at her physician father’s Fleming-Neon home, the fate of the men convicted in the crime remains tied to a Kentucky death penalty system that has not carried out an execution in nearly two decades. Recent action by the Kentucky General Assembly changing [...] The post Acker killers still await

Mountain EagleJul 22

“I am scared for my life. I need help.” Those six handwritten words, written by Sarah Pendleton Wyatt in a sworn affidavit filed in Letcher District Court on July 16 became part of the public record less than 48 hours before authorities say her former husband walked into the Washboard laundromat where she worked and shot her multiple times. Kentucky [...] The post Ex-husband dies after shooting an

Mountain EagleJul 22

Zo Goodson grew up as a University of Kentucky basketball fan in Tell City, Ind., about two hours north of Lexington. He wanted to play basketball at UK, but when he realized that was not going to happen, he knew the next best step would be to become a student manager at what he considered the “best basketball program in [...] The post Smith’s Hall of Fame honor celebrated first appeared on The Mo

Mountain EagleJul 22

It is definitely the dog days of summer. You can still get outside and enjoy yourself if you can stand the heat. I can’t stay out in very hot weather, so I usually go fishing early in the morning, late in the evening or at night. When it comes to crappie fishing, summer can actually be one of the best [...] The post Hot weather sends crappie to deeper water first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Mountain EagleJul 22

While Benny Lee Hodge remains the only person under a death sentence for a murder committed in Letcher County, another person with close ties to the county also remains on Kentucky’s Death Row. Virginia Susan Caudill, 65, a native of Whitco, is the Commonwealth’s only female Death Row inmate. She is housed at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in [...] The post Letcher Co. native is K

Mountain EagleJul 22

Hello, everyone! I hope everyone had a good week. We had another week of rain and heat. Rain and heat remind me of boiling water — lol. I’ve been doing a lot of porch sitting with two fans going because I still want to be outside. The Feel Better List follows. When you have time, please send a prayer or [...] The post Community enjoys summer despite the heat first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Mountain EagleJul 22

Juanita Carolyn Mullins Breeding, 78, of Isom, died at her home on Saturday, July 11. Mrs. Breeding was retired from the Letcher County Board of Education after 20 years of service. She loved sitting on her porch and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed doing word puzzle books. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to [...] The post Services are held for Juanita Bree

100 Days in AppalachiaJun 15

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 .