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Two local area middle schools say they are ready to pull the plug on how much their students rely on these devices.
The heavens finally opened up on Wednesday. Now after the rains comes a taste of fall. Tony has the story.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in New York City Wednesday for day three of their U.S. tour, beginning the visit with a solemn ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan.
With a wave of energy sliding through the commonwealth it was a damp and dreary Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder around. It was a win/win scenario as we didn't have to be concerned with strong to severe storms for the first time this week and we saw some beneficial rainfall,...
During an emotionally-filled court proceeding, a Raccoon couple was given a 20-year prison sentence in a 2025 child abuse case, which a social worker said resulted in a “near fatality.”
President Donald Trump continues to push for lower interest rates, as the Federal Open Market Committee of the U.S. Federal Reserve leaves interest rates alone again.
Students gathered to also hear inspirational speakers and have hands-on experiences with potential career paths.
Memories are pouring in and Lexington is feeling the loss of Porter 'P.G.' Peeples, longtime Lexington Urban League president and civil servant. Peeples died Tuesday afternoon; he was 80.
As the countdown to the Kentucky Derby continues, Tom Carpenter is gearing up for something extraordinary: his 60th consecutive Derby.
A mother in Kentucky is accused of duct-taping two of her children’s mouths and noses shut.
A 24-year-old Somerset man accused of child criminal abuse and kidnapping has been indicted by a Pulaski County Grand Jury.
A Harlan County offense that has had its share of ups and downs of late came through in the clutch Tuesday as the top three hitters in the HC order [...]
An organizer with Kentucky 120 United AFT says she was escorted out of the Fayette County School Board’s meeting Monday night.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky men’s basketball added another piece to its roster Wednesday, a day after landing forward Justin McBride from James Madison. Washington State guard Jerone Morton announced he is transferring to Kentucky, giving the Wildcats an experienced backcourt option, and a familiar face. Morton, a native of Winchester, Kentucky, played for George Rogers Clark...
Porter Geneal Peeples Sr. was born in Lynch, Kentucky, the fifth child of a coal miner and his wife, on October 26, 1945. He died Tuesday afternoon, April 29 at the age of 80, while at work at the Urban League of Lexington, an organization he led for more than 50 years. Peeples “always knew [...]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS) – My Miss Mo and Silent Tactic were both scratched for the 2026 Oaks and Derby on Wednesday, respectively. My Miss Mo entered the race with the 6th post position and 20-1 odds. She was trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and ridden by Micah Husbands. She became the second scratch in the Oaks, joining Battle...
Update: April 29 at 4:30 p.m. The Lexington Police Department has announced that Leestown Road is now open after a three hour-long delay. Leestown Road between New Circle Road and Greendale Road was originally closed due to a reported gas leak. Original Story: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A reported gas leak has shut down Leestown Road in...
Storms Move Out, Leaving Behind Clouds and Showers We saw a line of showers and storms push through late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, bringing gusty winds and frequent lightning across the region. While the stronger storms have moved out, we were left with lingering showers through the morning and even into parts of the afternoon. Those spotty showers...
Alice Lloyd College added another piece to its roster on Thursday, as Prestonsburg senior Brady Allen signed to continue his baseball career with the Eagles. Allen has been a steady contributor for the Blackcats this season, batting .273. He has scored seven runs, driven in 18 RBIs, and recorded two doubles, one home run and three stolen bases. His all-around play has made him a valuable asset for
Welcome, Derby visitors, in person and online! Each year this column looks at races that go on in Kentucky almost all the time, for elective office, and our card is [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The deadline to apply for the Kentucky Elk Hunt Drawing will be midnight on April 30, 2026. The fall elk quota hunt is among the most anticipated hunting opportunities available in Kentucky each year. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will announce the winners for the Kentucky Elk Hunt Drawing throughout the day on Saturday, May 9, at the fourth annual Kentuck
Loyall American Legion Post 273 officials presented a scholarship check to Harlan County High School senior Addison Gray to pursue a college education at Lincoln Memorial College. Her goal is [...]
It's been called "the nectar of the gods," but I was pretty much unaware of the Ale-8-One soft drink before I moved to Winchester and took my first teaching job [...]
A man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years after a shooting in Breathitt County, according to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman.
Rescue dogs and cats are the official pets of Kentucky, thanks to a bill passed by the General Assembly in 2026. The Kentucky Lantern asked people to submit their rescue pets to mark the occasion. Take a look at some of the official pets of Kentucky.
Christian nationalists and their supporters are a majority in the Republican Party, according to a February Public Religion Research Institute poll. The survey revealed that nationally, 56 percent of Republicans "qualify as either Christian nationalism Adherents (21%) or Sympathizers (35%), compared with one in four independents (25%) and less than one in five Democrats (17%)." [...]
Everywhere we turn, the beauty of the Lord surrounds us. Some feel closest to Him at the beach, others in the mountains, and some right at home in the quiet. [...]
'The time has come,' the Walrus said, 'to talk of many things: Of shoes -- and ships -- and sealing-wax --of cabbages and kings.' Allow me to explain why I [...]
Amy Asher Wilson reminisces while looking at photographs taken 50 years ago at Letcher High School and shared by a fellow classmate. She was one of nearly 25 classmates who attended the school’s 50th class reunion, held Saturday at Pine Mountain Grill. A photo of those attending appears inside this edition. The post Letcher High classmates revisit memories at 50-year reunion first appeared on The
The Letcher County Board of Education’s finance corporation will issue more than $1.4 million in bonds to replace roofs on two schools. The finance corporation and the board approved the resolution after a presentation by Lincoln Theinert, a partner with RSA Advisors of Lexington. The bonds will fund reroofing projects at Cowan Elementary School and Fleming-Neon Middle School and are [...] The pos
More than 6,600 Kentuckians — including 17 voters in Letcher County — have already cast ballots in the May 19 primary election, even though Election Day is still nearly three weeks away. As of Monday, 68 Letcher County residents had applied for mail-in absentee ballots. All 68 — 41 Democrats and 27 Republicans — qualified to receive the ballots. Seventeen [...] The post Absentee vote opens as prim
A new childcare option is opening in Jenkins, offering affordable services for families across Letcher County and elsewhere in the region, including those who qualify for financial assistance. Shining Stars Daycare is now enrolling and will provide care in what organizers describe as a safe, loving and educational environment for children. The center is located at 9599 Highway 805 in [...] The pos
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your column every week. In a recent column, you wrote: “Since age is the major risk factor in getting cancer, it’s likely that some people who were cured of their original cancer will later succumb to a different one.” This statement terrified me as I fall into this category. I had a lobectomy in 2009 [...] The post Cancer survivor has worries first appeared on The Mountain
It’s a busy time of year as we near the end of school and proms and dances and trips. I have always looked forward to this time of year and into the summer vacation. The barefoot days of the time after May 1 have always been so welcome after winter’s cold has melted into spring. Mommy always made us wait [...] The post Mobile brick oven will open catering spaces first appeared on The Mountain Eagl
Hello again everyone. Once more I will ask the question, how is everything in your little corner of the world? There’s been so much sadness. It breaks my heart of passing of Nina Craft. I never met Nina in person, however I know she was one of the nicest people I’ve ever come in contact with. I sure would have [...] The post Nina Craft will be greatly missed first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Five-year-old Velle Smith of Louisville shows off an 18-inch largemouth bass she caught Sunday while fishing in a local pond. Using a 2-pound test line, Velle hooked the fish while walking the bank and jigging an artificial bait beneath a bobber. She has been fishing for about a year and a half and handles her own casting, hook-setting and reeling. [...] The post Small angler, nice catch first app
Black babies in Kentucky are more than twice as likely to die as white babies, according to a new report that shows health outcomes and access are, in general, worse in the commonwealth than the nation. The Commonwealth Fund 2026 State Health Disparities Report, released Wednesday, shows Kentucky is worse on average than the nation [...]
By John Henson Managing Editor Slowed by a sore should for much of his junior season, Harlan County’s Jesse Gilbert looked his old self again just in time for the [...]
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 24th annual CATSPY Awards were held Monday inside Historic Memorial Coliseum to recognize athletic and academic performances during the 2025-26 year in the University of Kentucky Athletics Department. With multiple winners in some categories, 31 individuals and three teams were recognized. The 2026 CATSPY Awards cover accomplishments earned from Apr
BURGIN - Gov. Andy Beshear recognized Second Chance Month in the state by ceremonially signing House Bill 5, which provides the framework to create Kentucky's first reentry campus, focused on [...]
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Pike County teen racked up a number of felony charges after allegedly leading police on a chase early Tuesday morning. Just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, a Pikeville Police officer spotted a vehicle matching the description of one from an earlier case turning onto Pike Street. The police report notes that the driver -- later identified as Jacob Tyler Wilson, 18, of Pikeville -- sped a
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A Tennessee man has been returned to Pike County to face charges of rape and incest. Leonard Dale Baisden Jr., 43, of Kodak, Tenn., was indicted back in February and arrested April 16 in Somerset. He is charged with two counts of first-degree rape of a victim younger than 12, one count of first-degree rape of a victim older than 12, two counts of incest of a victim younger than 1
Event raises awareness for child abuse. The post Hundreds turn out for Kids Day in the Park appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Community members help foster and adopt. The post KSP Post 9 helps rescue kittens appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
8th graders explore different career paths The post Career Day at Adams Middle School appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Clayborn was rushed to Harlan ARH Hospital but did not survive. Investigators say her boyfriend, Michael Howard, stabbed her multiple times during an argument inside their home.
The latest front in the electoral war between the parties of the jackass and the elephant is taking place in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
An attorney for Pike County and Jailer Brian Morris has filed a motion asking for the dismissal of a lawsuit in which Appalachian Regional Healthcare has alleged the jail failed to pay $3.2 million in bills for psychiatric services.
Pike Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall imposed sentences on April 23 for three men, who each entered guilty pleas after mediation hearings, in connection with the 2025 murder of a Virginia resident.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky said in a statement on April 23 that it has partnered with Judi’s Place for Kids, a children’s advocacy center headquartered in Pikeville, for the use of their certified facility dog throughout the district.
SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, April 21, discussing the ambulance service, potential high-paying jobs coming to Magoffin County, transparency with a major utility company and updates to water projects in southern Magoffin. The court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $70,000 to the jail [...]
SALYERSVILLE – After continuous criticism as of late of the mayor’s and council’s implementation of a three-minute time limit for public comments at city council meetings, as well as the mayor’s handling the failing sewer system and struggling water department, a decision by the mayor was placed on the agenda for Monday’s meeting to forbid [...]
WOLFE/MAGOFFIN COUNTIES – A man wanted in relation to some Wolfe County barn burnings last December was found at a residence in Magoffin County and is now facing charges from the incidents. In the initial report from the Wolfe County Sheriff Department in December 2025 indicated that there were three people had already been arrested [...]
MOUNTAIN PARKWAY – A motorist walked away from a serious wreck on the Mountain Parkway that was caused by a deer. Emergency crews were called to the Mountain Parkway just before the Johnson Fork exit at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17, to a serious wreck that was caused by a deer. When emergency [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The Salyersville City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 20, discussing a contractor for the landscaping project and road funding. The council approved to pay the City of Salyersville and Salyersville Water Works bills, with relatively little discussion regarding either. The council reviewed a recommendation letter from Bell Engineering, recommending CPR [...]
From Royalton Community Council Royalton Community Council hosted our annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with approximately 225 people present. There were four different age groups for the egg hunt, plus four age groups for the 8 bicycles given away (1 girl, 1 boy each group). We also had a surprise visit [...]
MIDDLE FORK – A Magoffin man was arrested on Monday for allegedly trespassing, stealing security cameras and shutting power off of a home on Middle Fork. According to the arrest warrant, Magoffin County Sheriff Deputy Eugene Salyer was dispatched to a location on Middle Fork regarding a trespass/burglary complaint, with video surveillance showing Aaron Arnett, [...]
Miss Kentucky and Miss Kentucky’s Teen orientation is in the books! The girls spent Saturday, April 11 at God’s Pantry packing food boxes and getting all the information for their week long state competition! Miss Magoffin, Erin-Grace Rudd, will be competing as contestant #39 and Miss Magoffin’s Teen, Lyndsey Wireman, will be competing as contestant [...]
The grants paid for 15 standard-issue pistols, 15 patrol rifles, ammunition, ballistic vests and helmets, a bulletproof riot shield, spike strips and a Halligan tool to force doors.
The shop plans to hire others coming out of treatment as they transition back into the workforce, teaching retail and production skills they can take anywhere.
Maddie McGarvey has spent her career photographing rural Appalachia. She says she wants to bear witness to the struggle and resilience in forgotten pockets of the nation. The post Q&A: The Photographer Documenting Appalachian Poverty, And Resilience appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .