From the Great Lakes to the East Coast, air quality is deteriorating as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets large swaths of the United States.
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A mother and father were arrested after police said their two children were found locked inside a feces-covered room.
When rain falls, some water soaks into the ground through a process called percolation.
A 65-year-old man was dragged by a car in front of a Jack in the Box after his wallet was stolen, and St. Louis police said they are looking for the suspect.
A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay over $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online.
Gov. Andy Beshear criticized the $3.2 million payout to retiring University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart on Thursday, stating his disapproval despite the fact the funds were privately raised. "Yes, $3 million that could otherwise go to helping students, to better paying faculty, to doing research that could cure this disease that's afflicting one [...]
An officer in North Carolina has been arrested after allegedly showing up to work impaired.
Federal student loan changes took effect July 1. A debt relief attorney says borrowers should contact their servicer now and have key financial documents ready.
A Memphis restaurant owner is defending his decision to deny service to National Guard members working as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
An ATV driver was killed after being thrown from the ATV and hit by a passing truck.
By Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts We’ve come a long way in the practice of modern medicine. Research is moving in new directions for diagnostics, prescriptions, treatments and surgical procedures [...]
A man in Lexington is facing a sexual abuse charge after police say he exposed himself to a juvenile victim in the Waterford Neighborhood.
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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 [...]
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.
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...
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 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 [...]
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.
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, [...]
The judge will need to rule on Kentucky’s motion to dismiss the case.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The 2026 state fair is August 20-30.
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 [...]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The show, called “Trooper Talk,” features candid conversations with troopers, crime prevention tips, public safety advice and information about careers with KSP.
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.
The Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center will host a resource day from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 23.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Curtis J. Koons, MD, has been named Chief Physician Quality Officer at Pikeville Medical Center, according to a statement from PMC.
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
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.
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
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.
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 .