Man accused of robbing elderly woman before running her over, prosecutors say
A man allegedly stole an elderly woman’s purse and, while fleeing the scene, ran over and killed her, according to prosecutors.
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World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq and sent thousands of fans seeking shelter.
ARH welcomes the engineering ‘Road Show’ led by HC students
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County High School Engineering “Road Show” traveled to the Harlan ARH lobby recently to showcase various student projects, culminating yearlong learning in STEM classes. [...]
Temporary lane closures begin Tuesday in Lexington
Temporary lane closures begin this week on New Circle Road and I-75 in Lexington for pothole repair, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Lexington teens gain real-world work experience through city summer job program
Lexington's Summer Youth Job Training Program connects high school students with local businesses to build professional skills and earn a paycheck during summer break.
WSAZ+ | Motocross accident claims 6-year-old’s life & guilty plea in murder of four family members
Taylor Eaton has more from the WSAZ+ studio.
Flash flooding turns Lexington streets into rivers, prompts water rescues
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Flash flooding Monday morning turned streets into rivers and parking lots into lakes across Lexington, prompting multiple water rescues — including an evacuation at an apartment complex near UK Hospital. Lexington Fire evacuated five people from the complex at Press and Transcript before 9 a.m. Residents watched from their balconies...
Tornado Warning birth and demise
A tornado warning and flood watch have kept our meteorologists busy. Tony describes the pattern that is at fault for the heavy weather.
Tornado warning cancelled for portions of Nicholas, Clay counties
The National Weather Service has cancelled the tornado warning for west central Nicholas County and southwestern Clay County.
First Alert Weather+ | Storms, high water go hand in hand
Tropical air spells tropical downpours. Tony has the flood watch report you need if you live along a small stream that is used to flooding.
Grand opening held for Ohio Valley Bank loan office
A business has expanded into Charleston -- right on Capitol Street.
Toyota Kentucky starts RAV-4 hybrid production, breaks ground on new paint facility
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Toyota Kentucky expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint Monday by starting production of the new RAV-4 hybrid at its Georgetown plant — Toyota's largest North American manufacturing facility. The plant also held a groundbreaking for a new advanced paint facility. Toyota says the next-generation paint plant will reduce carbon emissions by 30% and...
Fifth employee sues Mountain Comp, claiming she was fired for trying to correct mistakes, fraud
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A fifth former employee is now suing Mountain Comprehensive Care, claiming she was punished and ultimately fired for fulfilling her job duties to enforce legally mandated patient protection safeguards and ensure lawful Medicaid billing. Jennifer Salisbury filed her complaint against Mountain Comprehensive Care and its subsidiary, Mountain Plus Services, last week. Her complaint
Freedom worth celebrating
As we prepare for the upcoming Fourth, the 250th celebration with fireworks, food, family, and all the familiar sayings like "Let Freedom Ring." But sometimes I wonder... do we really [...]
Kentucky STUNT Places Seven on All-American Teams
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Seven members of the Kentucky STUNT team were named All-Americans by the College STUNT Coaches Association on Sunday. Alyssa Arkava, Addison Crawford, Isabella Doria, Isabella Franzella, Emma Green and Mackenzie Secrest were all named first-team All-Americans. Arkava, a junior from Brentwood, Tennessee, earned first-team honors for the third consecutive
What is salvation, and who will be saved?
There are a mixture of Biblical interpretations about eternal salvation, including the idea that Jesus will save everyone. This concept is traced back to the most popular verse in the [...]
Man arrested after armed robbery, attempted burglary at Lexington gas station
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 31-year-old man in Lexington is facing multiple charges after police reported that he allegedly robbed a gas station at gunpoint and later tried to break in. The Lexington Police Department detailed that Jonathan Parker was charged in connection with both incidents at the Gulf BP Gas Station in the 400 block of...
Couple appears in court for child sex abuse case
BELCHER, Ky. — A Pike County couple has pleaded not guilty in a case involving allegations of child sexual abuse. Chester Brian Adkins, 55, and Suetta Adkins, 50, both of Belcher, were indicted earlier this month on two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Chester Adkins is also charged with two counts of third-degree sodomy and two counts of incest with a victim younger than 12. The indictment ac
Letcher man arrested for domestic on Mountain Parkway
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Letcher County man has been arrested after police say he engaged in domestic assault while driving under the influence on the Mountain Parkway. The Magoffin County Sheriff's Office and Salyersville Police were called Friday evening to the incident, which they described as a "rolling domestic."\ About eight miles west of Salyersville, they found the vehicle on the side of the
Lexington joins other Kentucky communities in acknowledging painful history of racial violence
Lexington works to heal pain of racial violence history.
Opinion: Kentucky autism care stops at state line
by ALLISON BALLKy. Auditor of Public Accounts While some Kentucky parents encourage their children to leave home in search of brighter opportunities, one Louisville mother sent her son 700 miles away simply to keep him safe after discovering that Kentucky offered no viable solution. As reported by WHAS 11, Shannon Crawford has a 15-year-old son named Chase with profound autism. His condition contr
May voter registration figures
FRANKFORT- Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced that in May, Republicans continued to increase their share of Kentucky voters; but "Other" voters, including Independents, fell for the first [...]
May unemployment
FRANKFORT - Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2026 unemployment rate was 4.5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The [...]
Accused child predator arrested
BOWLING GREEN - A Canadian national has been arrested and charged by complaint, following an Investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with distribution of child pornography and attempted online [...]
Time to hit the road
School has been on summer break for less than 3 weeks. You've probably heard 'I'm bored' from your kids at least half a dozen times already. Some kids may have [...]
How Kentucky’s rainy day fund showered nearly $2 billion on towns and counties
Kentucky lawmakers directed more than $1.7 billion from the state’s “rainy day fund,” to one-time spending projects across the state.
State GOP Dinner rallies party behind key candidates before November election
The message from the Kentucky GOP in the upcoming election cycle will focus around three tenets – faith, family and freedom. That’s the message nearly 1,000 GOP faithful heard at the Republican Party of Kentucky's Statewide Lincoln Dinner Saturday night at the Central Bank Center. Party leaders, office holders, donors and members gathered to listen [...]
Media panel discusses improved communication during meeting
Special To The Enterprise The Harlan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its June General Membership Meeting on June 15th at the Harlan Campus of Southeast Kentucky [...]
Marshall Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026
PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Athletics’ Hall of Fame Committee is proud to unveil nine inductees who have been announced for the Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Marshall’s nine inductees will be honored during the 2026 Hall of Fame luncheon, which will take place at Noon on Sept. 12 prior to the Herd’s home opener against Middle Tennessee, which is
Second defendant in Amber Spradlin case released from home incarceration
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A second defendant charged in connection with the Amber Spradlin murder case has been released from home incarceration. An order signed June 6 by Special Judge Eddy Coleman released Josh Mullins, 25, of Martin, from home incarceration, one day after Michael McKinney, 58, was released. As was the case with McKinney, all other conditions of Mullins' bond, including random drug te
Pikeville man’s drug case heads to federal court
LONDON, Ky. — A drug bust by Pikeville Police back in April has now resulted in federal charges. Daryl Adkins, 58, of Pikeville, is now charged with conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of meth and fentanyl and possession with the intent to distribute. At least two other people have also been charged in the case, but their identities currently remain under seal. Adkins was arrested April 1
We're only beginning to understand all the ways the opioid epidemic harmed Appalachia
Purdue Pharma introduced the painkiller OxyContin in late 1995 – and we are still learning of the harm it has caused. Purdue marketed Oxy in communities with high percentages of people with chronic pain from cancer. The company particularly targeted Appalachian communities. Oxy proved especially addictive and easy to both obtain and abuse. When restrictions [...]
Opioid settlement money aims to battle addiction in rural Kentucky
WHITESBURG, Ky. — Drugs and the consequences of addiction are woven into the fabric of Jamie Madden’s life. Her earliest memory is of standing on the passenger seat of her dad’s car as a toddler, wearing a peach-colored blouse, while he drove from their Kentucky home to Florida to pick up drugs. On a stop [...]
RAM seeks volunteers for free healthcare clinic
Remote Area Medical (RAM) — a leading nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics that deliver free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to those in need — is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its Aug. 29-30 clinic.
Coal Run discusses budget, Independence Day
The proposed 2026/2027 fiscal year budget for the city of Coal Run was presented for a first reading during the city commission meeting on June 11.
Still swinging after all these years
Paul Wooton of Hyden and Annie Reynolds of Louisburg, N.C., respond to the caller’s command, “Swing Your Partner,” during the monthly Carcassonne Square Dance on Saturday, June 13, at the Carcassonne Community Center. The gathering is believed to be Kentucky’s oldest continuously operating square dance, having begun in the early 1960s. Following the well-attended June event, five dances remain on
County officials want educated on ‘data centers’
Letcher Fiscal Court members said they plan to attend a meeting of a group opposed to data centers in order to educate themselves before any proposal to build one in the county is brought forward. Judge/Executive Terry Adams said no one has approached the county about building a data center, but added that officials should learn more about the issue [...] The post County officials want educated on
Reed Sheppard’s NBA success is no surprise
Reece Davidson knew his cousin, Reed Sheppard, was a “special player” when he played at North Laurel High School and then the University of Kentucky. However, even Davidson has been a bit surprised by Sheppard’s overall play the last two years with the Houston Rockets. “I can’t say I knew he would be where he is right now, especially this [...] The post Reed Sheppard’s NBA success is no surprise f
A delayed dream trip of ours finally reaches Lake Erie
In the mountains, we are taught from an early age that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and that good things come to those who wait. That certainly proved true for a recent fishing trip to Lake Erie near Monroe, Michigan. I paid for the trip in full back in February and was excited about [...] The post A delayed dream trip of ours finally reaches Lake Erie first appeared on
Drought changes fishing patterns across area lakes
We have been in a bad drought for quite some time now, and it has had a major effect on our lakes. Low water levels have impacted many aspects of fishing, especially the spring spawning season for species such as bluegill and bass. Normally, these fish move into the backs of creeks and along shallow banks to spawn when lakes [...] The post Drought changes fishing patterns across area lakes first a
Drones join battle against invasive kudzu
The much-anticipated UFO report from the federal government didn’t reveal any little green men, but here in the South we’ve had plenty of sightings of one very hungry alien. Green and voracious, it can grow up to a foot a day, crawling along the ground and gobbling up telephone poles, junk cars and even entire buildings. If you don’t know [...] The post Drones join battle against invasive kudzu fi
Pikeville man fined $10, costs after speeding over 120 mph to flee cop; 3 others sentenced
A Pikeville man was sentenced to two days in jail and a $10 fine after being arrested for fleeing from police at speeds up to 120 miles per hour. According to the citation issued shortly after noon on April 13, Kentucky State Police Trooper Brandon Watts driving north on US 23 at Jenkins and running radar when he met Christopher [...] The post Pikeville man fined $10, costs after speeding over 120
Head Start expanding
The Jenkins Head Start is opening a new Early Head Start classroom in Jenkins on June 29. LKLP’s Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers from six weeks to three years of age. Persons wishing to learn more information or apply may visit the Jenkins Head Start Center, call 606-435-7962. The post Head Start expanding first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Family continues search for man missing nearly four years in Harlan County
Elgon Partin Jr. went missing in July 2022, leaving behind three children and a family desperate for answers.
Pike BOE gives employees pay raise
While the June 9 meeting of the Pike County Board of Education focused primarily on recognizing student achievements, the members discussed and approved a pay raise for its employees.
Pike man pleads guilty to federal child porn charge
A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to a federal child pornography charge.
Pikeville commission discusses budget, road safety
The Pikeville City Commission heard a first reading of the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year and heard a presentation about safety improvements on Hambley Boulevard during its meeting on June 8.
Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy
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 .
Grammy Award-Winning Musician Tim O'Brien and the Next Generation of Appalachian Bluegrass
“Music kind of creates a community, and it’s an exalted position to be up on a stage and to be part of the thing that brings people together,” O’Brien said. The post Grammy Award-Winning Musician Tim O'Brien and the Next Generation of Appalachian Bluegrass appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
They Needed Treatment for Drug Addiction. The Company They Turned to May Have Used Them to Commit Fraud.
Many credit Addiction Recovery Care with playing a key role in their sobriety. But most also said they felt betrayed by the organization. The post They Needed Treatment for Drug Addiction. The Company They Turned to May Have Used Them to Commit Fraud. appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .