The 48th East Kentucky Leadership Conference closed out its final day in Berea on Saturday.
Read full story →Kentucky State Police report that two people are charged with first-degree criminal abuse of an infant and endangering the welfare of a minor after an arrest was made in Indiana on April 23.
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet is tracking an increase in temperature this Monday afternoon after a cool start to the morning.
Farthing told WKYT he was in a coma following a jet-ski accident, and that he had woken up days prior.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 60-year-old man in connection with an early morning shooting on McCroskey Way on Saturday. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrested Charles Miller and charged him with first-degree assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Regional Ja
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The celebrity lineup for the 2026 Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala, held on May 1 at 8 p.m. in Louisville, has been announced. The celebrity guests include: The celebrity guests include: Patti LaBelle Chaka Khan The War and Treaty Dasha Luis Fonsi Lance Bass Joey Fatone Howie Dorough Tanya Tucker Dannielynn and...
The Harlan County Lady Bears won the Queen of the Mountains middle school softball tournament on Saturday at Letcher Central High School on Saturday. Harlan County opened with an 11-1 [...]
OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A 60-year-old Mount Sterling woman died Sunday morning after her motorcycle left the roadway and struck a rock embankment on Interstate 64 in Bath County, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP detailed that a woman, identified as Barbara Smith, was driving a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound near mile marker 119 when the...
Harlan captured the 13th Region All “A” Classic middle school title on Saturday at Lynn Camp, defeating Barbourvile 12-2 in the semifinals and Jackson County 5-4 in the championship game. [...]
A two vehicle accident happened around 7:50 a.m. today on a Kentucky highway.
Breast cancer does not affect only women. Men can develop breast cancer as well.
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 [...]
A woman in Atlanta is inspiring caregivers by helping them heal through humor. She shares her experiences through a podcast called "Parenting Up" and stand-up comedy.
Dry and warm Monday ahead of rain and storm chances
The Barnstable Brown, one of the premier Kentucky Derby Eve galas, has announced its full list of celebrity guests for its 37th gala.
Quiet Start, Warm Finish Central and eastern Kentucky are waking up to a fairly calm start Monday morning, with a mix of clouds and temperatures in the 50s. Any early showers stay well off to the west, so areas remain dry through the morning. By the afternoon, it’ll feel more like early summer again. Highs climb into the upper 70s...
On April 27, 1978, our region saw the Willow Island disaster a little north of Parkersburg.
The victim suffered second- and third-degree burns to his back.
The state board that oversees optometrists has established an advisory “work group” as it considers changes in response to a controversy about optometrists it improperly licensed in recent years by waiving testing requirements. But the plan doesn’t sit well with Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, whose measure to create an outside task force to review operations [...]
Last week’s fireworks between Gov. Andy Beshear and the University of Kentucky have been entertaining, to say the least. The furor has something for everyone: the state’s enormous UK Law alumni groups who are torn about whether a federal judge should become the dean, sports boosters angry about Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart’s golden parachute (and [...]
Investigators say two tires came off a tractor-trailer, hit the median and went airborne, crashing into a passing car.
By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise Soil Conservation District Chairman David Howard disclosed their annual budgeting report during the fiscal court meeting on April 21. Over the past year, the district [...]
The Harlan County High School Black Bear Players performed “Little Shop of Horrors” last week at the high school. Characters in the play included, top from left, Caleb Couch as [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Kentucky State Police Trooper Colby Amburgey made an arrest late Saturday morning. Marcus Saylor, 25, of Baxter, faces several charges, according to Amburgey. Saylor was [...]
MAYTOWN, Ky. — Police are investigating after a Floyd County woman was attacked and killed by a dog Sunday afternoon. It happened just after 3 p.m. near Railroad Street in Maytown. Floyd County Coroner Greg Nelson confirmed the woman’s death but has not released her identity, as not all family have been notified. The woman was in her 60s. Nelson said the dog was a German shepherd that belonged to
By Bill Templeton Harlan Enterprise The Kentucky State Police have confirmed that a reported domestic violence incident involving a knife Saturday evening in Pathfork has resulted in the death of [...]
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has been requested by Post 9 Pikeville to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 2 a.m. Sunday, in Johnson County. The preliminary investigation indicates that an officer from the Paintsville Police Department was conducting a foot patrol when he observed a parked motorcycle on Main Street matching
By John Henson Harlan Enterprise It’s hard to watch political ads these days. No one has any real ideas or goals or plans to help their constituents. They have all [...]
By Bronwyn Haynes Cornett Contributing Writer The Historic Harlan Museum proudly celebrated the 100th birthday of legendary broadcaster Cawood Ledford with a special day filled with community, memories, and heartfelt [...]
LEXINGTON — In the wake of criticism from Gov. Andy Beshear over recent UK actions, Board of Trustees member Jim Gray called for a “collaborative group” to review and adjust the university’s governing regulations. The move from Gray, who recently resigned as Transportation Secretary to become a part-time advisory role to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, came [...]
ASHLAND, Ky. — Two Magoffin County men are now under federal indictment, less than a month after they were arrested following a drug raid. Eddie McFarland, 34, of Lakeville, and Anthony Darrell Saylor, 38, of Salyersville, were each indicted for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and distributing controlled substances. McFarland is also charged with using a gun in a drug trafficking cr
WASHINGTON, D.C. — People all across America, and especially in Eastern Kentucky, have been watching their everyday costs rise. From gas to food to utility bills, everything seems to be getting more expensive. And starting next week, you can add the cost to mail a package to that list. The U.S. Postal Service will implement a temporary 8 percent price increase on retail and commercial services suc
A Pike County man and woman have been indicted by a federal grand jury in London on drug trafficking charges.
LONDON, Ky. -- A Pike County man charged with possession of child porn back in February has now seen his case bumped up to federal court. Terry Weston Rogers, 29, of Pikeville, was arrested Feb. 26 after police discovered more than 1,000 images of child porn on his phone. He now faces a federal charge of possession of child porn, the same charge he faced in Pike Circuit Court. The key difference b
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 [...]
A Pikeville man has been indicted on a federal child pornography charge.
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky pitcher Jack Bennett has been named to the Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, it has been announced. Bennett, a senior from Paducah, Kentucky, has been an important piece of UK's bullpen and registered six saves to this point of the season. In the Wildcats' Southeastern Conference o
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- The defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder trial will go to trial in 18 days. That is the result of a hearing in the case today. Spradlin's body was found June 18, 2023, at the Arkansas Creek home of Prestonsburg dentist Michael McKinney. McKinney's son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with her murder, while both McKinneys and family friend Josh Mullins are charged with multiple
The trial of a Floyd County man accused of murdering Amber Spradlin in 2023 and the two men accused of attempting to cover it up will go forward on May 11.
Millard Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the third nine-week grading period. Students who made the honor roll included:
CLINTWOOD, Va. — The Dickenson County School Board moved to reward district employees and celebrate student achievement during its April monthly meeting on Wednesday April 22, unanimously approving one-time stipends for all staff and recognizing the high school’s top academic performer. The board approved a $1,000 bonus for full-time employees and $500 for part-time staff. To be eligible, staff mu
Candidates seeking several offices — including those seeking to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers — were given minutes to address Hillbilly Days festival goers at the annual Stump Speaking event held April 18.
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.
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 .
The Letcher Fiscal Court has formally called on state regulators to increase oversight of Kentucky Power Company and to reconsider a recently approved rate increase, citing growing concerns over electric costs and management decisions affecting eastern Kentucky. In a resolution adopted at its April meeting, the court expressed support for an ongoing management audit of Kentucky Power ordered by th
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
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
The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars put together an impressive five-game winning streak last week, improving their season record to 13-6 with a series of dominant performances at the plate and in the circle. Letcher Central opened the run with a 12-0 victory over Knott County Central on April 13. Kelsey Bentley led the offense with four hits and four [...] The post LCC softball surges behind b
The Letcher County Central Cougars split their last four games, picking up a decisive win over Buckhorn before dropping three straight contests to Perry County Central, Boyd County and Wolfe County. Letcher Central opened the stretch with a dominant 15-0 win over Buckhorn in a three-inning game on April 15. The Cougars pounded out 11 hits and took advantage of [...] The post Cougars win 1, lost 3
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
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
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.
Students chose apple trees so the fruit can be picked and donated to the local food bank.
Beacon Revival Co. is a partnership between Primary Care Centers and Beacons of Hope, created to help people leaving treatment find purpose and job skills.
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 .