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UK ATHLETICS: 2026 CATSPY Awards Presented Monday at Historic Memorial Coliseum

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

Beshear signs bill creating Kentucky's first reentry campus

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 [...]

Kentucky attorney general asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow Catholic church to build shrine

Republican Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Northern Kentucky church to build an outdoor shrine. The move is another step in a years-long legal battle for the church, Our Lady of Lourdes parish, which is operated by a Roman Catholic religious order the Missionaries of Saint John [...]

State Tightens Open Burning Rules to Protect Air Quality

FRANKFORT - May 1 will mark the beginning of ozone season in the state, and with it, to protect families and preserve air quality, open burning restrictions will remain in [...]

How AI can help you negotiate better deals on rent, salary and more

AI is becoming a new money-saving tool helping consumers negotiate with more confidence. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa tells you how to use it to prepare, spot leverage, and ask for a better deal.

Costco employee shot, killed after confronting shopper with gun, authorities say

A Costco employee was shot and killed at work after allegedly turning away a shopper who tried to enter the store with a gun, authorities said.

Kentucky Explores Nuclear Energy at Frankfort Conference

FRANKFORT - There is quite a lot of talk about nuclear energy in Kentucky these days, and if you're curious, here is an opportunity to find out why nuclear power [...]

Teen facing multiple felonies after early-morning chase

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

Kentucky AG seeks religious liberty protections for church shrine

FRANKFORT - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Tuesday that he is leading a 20-state coalition to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to clear the way for a Northern Kentucky [...]

Video shows quick-thinking students stopping school bus after driver passes out

New video from inside a school bus shows the moment five middle school students stepped up after their driver passed out at the wheel.

Comforting those who need an encouraging word

For those who have visited a nursing home or a medical care facility, you know what I mean when I refer to these places as difficult and uncomfortable. The sights [...]

‘She was a very nice mail carrier’: Postal worker, mother of 4, killed in crash while delivering mail

Georgia authorities are investigating a deadly crash that took the life of a United States Postal Service worker.

Suspect arrested in Pike rape and incest case

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

Hundreds turn out for Kids Day in the Park

Event raises awareness for child abuse. The post Hundreds turn out for Kids Day in the Park appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Carjacking foiled when suspects let victim leave with keys

An attempted carjacking in Arizona was foiled when the suspects did not get the car keys from the victim, according to court documents.

KSP Post 9 helps rescue kittens

Community members help foster and adopt. The post KSP Post 9 helps rescue kittens appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Second round of jury selection underway in state trooper’s death

WSAZ’s Charlie Roth is at the Mingo County Courthouse with what is happening in this second round of jury selection and what we can expect going forward.

InvestigateTV+: The emotional and financial impact of dementia

We take an in-depth look at the emotional and financial strain caused by a dementia diagnosis and solutions to help you plan

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet pauses Adopt-A-Highway program to evaluate safety concerns

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has paused the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program because of “increased safety risks” for volunteers picking up litter alongside adopted roads. Allen Blair, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in an emailed statement Tuesday said the cabinet paused the decades-old program “because of the nationwide rise in work zone crashes and distracted [...]

Career Day at Adams Middle School

8th graders explore different career paths The post Career Day at Adams Middle School appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Ribbon-cutting for new recovery center in Prestonsburg

Fresh Start Recovery will open its doors Monday, April 27. The post Ribbon-cutting for new recovery center in Prestonsburg appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Crews respond to reported fire

A call came in just after 10 a.m. Tuesday of a reported fire at a Wendy’s in Sissonville.

Judge denies request for continuance

Spradlin trial set to start May 11. The post Judge denies request for continuance appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

When you feel broken and need help

A darkness had settled around her. "What's going on?" I asked, concerned for this friend as weeks passed and her despair deepened. "More and more things," she said. "It feels [...]

Running in flip-flops and other mistakes I've made

Its funny the things we remember from childhood. It seems that back in those young days, I had the heart of a lion but the brain of a shrimp as [...]

Central Kentucky U.S. House candidates show few differences in GOP, Democratic KET debates

Six candidates hoping to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr as the next congressional representative from Central Kentucky participated in a debate on KET Monday night. The Republicans, State Rep. Ryan Dotson and retired pharmaceutical executive Greg Plucinski, in their debate, largely agreed on issues — such as President Donald Trump's authority to begin a [...]

It's simple: as optometry gets more complicated, KY's standards need to keep up

During the 2026 legislative session, Kentucky lawmakers were presented with a simple question: as optometric procedures become more invasive — including lasers and injections — should oversight of those procedures remain entirely within the optometry board, or should there be some form of independent or shared oversight? It is a reasonable question. It is a [...]

Seven-run sixth sends Bell past Dragons in district showdown

By John Henson Sports Writer A seven-run sixth inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Cooper Brock, was the difference as visiting Bell County broke open a close game on [...]

Harlan County woman dies after domestic violence stabbing, boyfriend charged with murder

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.

‘A man of many firsts.’ Groundbreaking Kentucky legislator dies at 79

Jesse Crenshaw, a longtime Fayette County lawyer and legislator who broke many of Kentucky’s racial barriers, died on Sunday, April 26, after a short illness, his family said. He was 79 years old. Crenshaw grew up in Lexington, and received his undergraduate degree from Kentucky State University and a law degree from the University of [...]

Kentucky Derby 2026: Immortality and ebb

There’s a gaping asymmetry between the Kentucky Derby and American horse racing. The nation’s most famous race, to be run for the 152nd time at Churchill Downs in Louisville Saturday, stands as the shining city on a hill amid the growing rubble of its sport and industry. A neophyte, if one can be found in [...]

Three sentenced in fatal shooting of VA man

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.

Fiscal Court recognizes national prayer event

U.S. Attorney’s Office partners with Judi’s Place for Kids for therapy dog

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.

So why doesn’t Iran just admit defeat?

If it weren’t for criminals, we’d have no crime. If it weren’t for extended periods of excessive rainfall, we’d have no floods. If it weren’t for taxes, we’d all have more money. If it wasn’t for disease, we’d all be healthy.

Speeches galore

Last week, during Hillbilly Days, candidates had a few minutes to convince voters to elect them to positions they are running for. The traditional Stump Speaking drew a crowd.

Pike man and woman indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

A Pike County man and woman have been indicted by a federal grand jury in London on drug trafficking charges.

Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office adds guns, gear and armored Humvees through grants

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.

Still turning wrenches — just on his terms

Jim Croucher relaxes in his garage at Croucher Service Center in Isom, where he has spent 46 years working on vehicles. Now semi-retired, he enjoys spring days like those we’ve been having in Letcher County while picking and choosing the jobs he still takes on. The post Still turning wrenches — just on his terms first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Another dog shot; prior suspect is again under scrutiny in Jenkins

Jenkins City Police are investigating the shooting of another dog on Rocky Hollow and are looking at the same person accused in a prior incident. Police were called to the 200 block of Rocky Hollow on Monday and arrested Johnny Tinnel, 41, on outstanding warrants for menacing, harboring a vicious animal and having false or altered vehicle registration plates. He [...] The post Another dog shot; pr

UK commit Nawrot’s rapid rise leads week in UK sports

It seems remarkable that recent Kentucky quarterback commit Jake Nawrot went from a junior varsity quarterback at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2024 to throwing for more than 3,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2025 — and now being ranked the No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class. Hersey coach Tom Nelson said the potential [...] The post UK commit Nawrot’s rapid

Jigs remain the go-to bait in spring bass fishing

Bass baits come in many forms and styles. All of these baits have been designed and tested to help anglers find and catch bass during the best times of the year. Some baits are most effective during certain seasons, but a handful will catch bass year-round when presented correctly. Jigs are one of those dependable baits. They come in two [...] The post Jigs remain the go-to bait in spring bass fis

Waiting, praying and finally moving forward after wait

By the time you read this, your old buddy will have had major surgery, and hopefully the pain will be gone. It’s no secret that we live in a complicated healthcare system. More than three years ago, my longtime hospital, Central Baptist in Lexington, ran tests after a surgery I had in 1995 finally began to fail. A screw had [...] The post Waiting, praying and finally moving forward after wait firs

Hazard store gives second chance to people in recovery

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.

Magoffin County middle schoolers plant living memorials to honor community leaders

Students chose apple trees so the fruit can be picked and donated to the local food bank.