A miniature railroad that a grandfather built for his children more than five decades ago continues to draw families to the woods outside Anchorage.
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Two people are in custody after a young child’s body was found in a heavily wooded area just east of St. Louis.
A jury found Daniel Dillon, 59, not guilty of child abuse resulting in injury stemming from an incident in November of 2025.
The two left lanes of I-64 Eastbound are closed due to two separate crashes in the same area of Cabell County, according to dispatchers.
Investigators say the details of what happened are still under investigation.
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes affect how the body turns food into energy, resulting in blood sugar that is too high. But the reason that happens is not the same, according to an endocrinologist.
For many women, questions about breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer start close to home: a mother’s diagnosis, a grandmother’s surgery, a cousin’s scare. Increasingly, local providers are turning to genetic testing to help patients understand and manage that risk.
A man whose fiance died of a drug overdose allegedly at the hand of Kentucky man, Brian Epperson, has been accused of obstructing justice by allegedly threatening the defendant's lawyer.
A Lexington man is facing charges after he allegedly stole $6000 from a man and then dragged him from a car.
A dog rescued from severe starvation in Estill County is now recovering in Lexington, but animal rescuers say his case highlights a growing problem across Kentucky.
A man is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair.
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. [...]
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Crews have responded to a structure fire on Lexington Street (US60) in downtown Versailles on Thursday morning. LEX News on the scene captured the scene as smoke filled the Wilson Pool Room building at 137 Lexington Street. This is a developing story and LEX News will have additional information as it...
CUMBERLAND, Ky. -- Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College has named Dr. Erin Reasor as its new Chief Academic Officer, marking a significant milestone in both the college's future and [...]
By Sean Daniels Spiritual Gifts There IS a cure for the summertime blues. Many years ago, a song was released titled “Summertime Blues,” and although this song was fun and [...]
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - At the end of June, Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins was inducted into the National Federation of High School Sports Hall of Fame. "I never thought I would get something on that level, I spent 50 odd years doing this, and a lot of times you do it because you love it, you don't...
fter six years as an assistant, Brett Widner is moving up as the leader of the Harlan County High School golf program. “I’m incredibly excited and blessed for the opportunity [...]
Special To The Enterprise An extensive multi-agency investigation led by the Bell County Sheriff’s Office and assisted by the United States Marshals Service Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force (CKFTF), the [...]
Years ago, Kenneth Allen fired up the John Deere and headed for a Minnesota county fair. Why not? It wasn't far--practically beside his spread. No big deal, right? Oh, but [...]
I'm sure it has happened to everyone at some time or another. We are sitting in front of the TV trying to stay awake while our eyelids start to feel [...]
As U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization nears one month, people in his home state of Kentucky are raising questions about the seven-term senator’s condition and his fitness to serve.
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Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health.
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
A new analysis of state road paving contracts by a free market think tank shows that some asphalt companies receive a large share of single-bid contracts from the state, a practice the think tank argues raises costs for taxpayers because of the lack of competition for road projects. The analysis released Tuesday by the Kentucky [...]
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced two more people died from severe flooding that swept through Kentucky last week.
Ever since Kentucky lawmakers approved statewide sales tax breaks for hyperscale data centers, developers are eyeing the state as a place to build these potentially massive, electricity-intensive operations. The state has long been home to smaller data centers that power various online services such as digital cloud storage. But with the surge of billions of [...]
SALYERSVILLE – Several cases came to a conclusion in Magoffin County Circuit Court recently, with the following judgments and sentencings handed down by Circuit Judge Kimberley Childers in June. Jeremiah D. Crowder, 42, of Charleston, WV, pleaded guilty in May via a plea deal on the charge of theft by deception – cold checks, $1,000 [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in special session on Tuesday, June 30, conducting business to prepare for the new fiscal year. The court approved appropriation transfers for the 2026 fiscal year to balance the budget at the end of the fiscal year. They also approved to renew the employee insurance plans for [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Only you can prevent blood shortages, and that starts by donating blood at an upcoming Kentucky Blood Center blood drive in your community. Blood cannot be manufactured. That means the health of the blood supply – and the patients who rely on it for a variety of needs – is entirely dependent [...]
I'm a little late getting started on this one. I was singing "Country Roads" with the crowd after we beat Bosnia and Herzegovina with one hand tied behind our backs.
Two hundred fifty years is a great threshold for a country that can’t agree on daylight saving time or the difference between a war and a conflict.
The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order July 2 opening an investigation case to allow it to proceed with a management audit of Kentucky Power.
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.
SALYERSVILLE — The Magoffin County High School cheerleading program will hold its annual golf scramble at Paintsville Golf Course on Friday, July 10. Registration for the MCHS Cheerleaders Golf Scramble will start at 8 a.m. on the morning of the event. The scramble will begin at 9 a.m. Teams participating in the scramble will be [...]
SALYERSVILLE — The KHSAA Dead Period will end at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. Prior to the start of the KHSAA Dead Period in late-June, numerous Magoffin County student-athletes remained active. Annually, student-athletes are sidelined June 25-July 9 via the KHSAA Dead Period. The Dead Period was adopted 20-plus years ago by member schools [...]
SALYERSVILLE — The 7th Annual Magoffin County Youth Baseball/Softball Cornhole Tournament is set to be held at the Salyersville City Park on Friday, July 3. The cornhole tournament will start at 7 p.m. The entry fee for the cornhole tournament is $30 per team. Registration for the cornhole tournament will start at 6:30 p.m. The [...]
The Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, is investigating a one-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a Pike County man, the agency said in a statement.
All federal, state and local governmental offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, which falls on Saturday this year.
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 .