A 4% Medicaid rate cut is set to take effect Aug. 1, and two Kentucky pediatric therapy providers are organizing an advocacy campaign to push lawmakers to reverse the reductions before they impact patients.
Read full story →Kentucky saw its biggest monthly voter registration jump for the first time in nearly two years this June, with 11,440 new voters added to the rolls.
The parents of a small child who allegedly shot and killed two siblings with an unsecured gun are now facing charges, investigators said.
The Cabell County Community Services organization hosted their annual senior picnic.
Two nonprofits in Versailles are working to collect community donations for victims displaced by a structure fire that occurred in downtown Versailles on Thursday, the City of Versailles announced.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources have announced they are investigating the boat crash that killed one person and hospitalized another on June 29.
Gary McKnight, 64, of Meadow Bridge, pleaded guilty to one felony count of incest and one felony count of third-degree sexual assault.
A family in Hawaii says a routine trip to the airport to pick up a family member turned into a nightmare and frightening situation.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of July 9, there have been 843 reported cases across 31 states.
WSAZ has learned of two major updates involving two of four suspects charged in a child endangerment case in Vinton County.
WSAZ’s Kimberly Keagy has more of your top afternoon headlines.
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 [...]
Investigators say Addis mother’s original story was a cover-up of the death of her 7-year-old daughter.
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 [...]
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Target Corporation has acquired land in Georgetown, Kentucky, for a new store at a development called Georgetown Commons, according to a Memorandum of Site Development Agreement. The document, dated June 30, and recorded with the Scott County Clerk on July 8, shows Target Corporation entered into an agreement with Georgetown Commons, LLC,...
Showers Continue This Morning With More Storms Ahead It's another wet start to the day across central Kentucky as scattered showers continue to move through portions of the viewing area. Temperatures started the morning in the low 70s, making for a mild and humid beginning to the day. While we'll likely catch a few breaks in the rain through late...
The Harlan Dojo of Mixed Martial Arts celebrated the hard work, discipline, and dedication of its homeschool martial arts students during a promotion ceremony held on July 7. Family and [...]
Embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle is resigning from office after an appeals court reaffirmed the city council’s 2025 decision to remove him from his post.
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 [...]
Today "ideology is put before kids' issues.”
By Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts On the Fourth of July, I realized I needed corn on the cob to round out my menu. My family was coming to celebrate [...]
Former University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart is set to move to a part-time role with the university that includes a schedule for $3.06 million in severance payments.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Two people from the Tri-Cities area were arrested early Thursday morning by members of the Cumberland Police Department. Caleb Day and Lacey Allen were both [...]
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its July general membership meeting for an afternoon focused on education, community partnerships, organizational updates [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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
AI is no longer a Silicon Valley issue. It is now a Pikeville issue, a Williamson issue and an Appalachian issue. The reason is simple: Artificial intelligence does not run on air or press releases. It runs on electricity.
Over this holiday weekend, as we celebrated America's 250th birthday, I couldn't help but reflect on the costs of war.
The first week of July brought a heat wave that had air conditioning units humming and fans turning as Kentucky Power customers tried to beat the heat, according to a statement from the company.
The Pike County Public Library District Board of Trustees held a brief regular meeting on June 29 to discuss routine agenda matters.
Kentucky State Police Post 9 said in a statement it is prepared to join law enforcement across the nation for Operation C.A.R.E.(Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) during the Independence Day holiday weekend on July 2-5.
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.
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 .