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Kentucky Lantern3h ago

Top Democrats have their eyes on Kentucky this week. The Democratic National Committee is launching its first National Voter Registration Week of Action to register new voters in the Bluegrass State over the next few days. The DNC has also unveiled its “Organizing and Political Playbook” ahead of midterm elections this year. The events will [...]

WTVQ ABC 3615h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Sunday, Mar. 29 marks National Vietnam War Veteran's Day. In honor of the holiday, local residents had an opportunity to pay their respects in Lexington to Kentucky's Vietnam War fallen heroes. The Traveling Kentucky Vietnam Wall was on display at the Man O' War Haley-Davidson store on Bryant Road in Hamburg on Saturday....

WTVQ ABC 3615h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — On Saturday, a Lexington faith leader handed out thousands of dollars in gift cards to TSA workers at the Blue Grass Airport. Father Jim Sichko, a priest and papal missionary, gave out $5,000 in restaurant and Amazon gift cards to local employees impacted by the federal government shutdown. According to Sichko, in just...

WTVQ ABC 3616h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A man is in custody at the Fayette County Detention Center on various violent charges, including strangulation and first degree sexual assault of a minor. According to a press release by the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on Devonport Drive on Saturday to reports of a juvenile who had...

WTVQ ABC 3617h ago

GRAYSON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky State Police has confirmed that a 50-year-old woman found underneath a bridge in Grayson on Tuesday, Mar. 24 was a missing Carter County woman who was last seen in February. According to a press release, around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Kentucky State Police (KSP) received a report that a female body was...

WTVQ ABC 3617h ago

COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Covington Police Department has announced that a missing 65-year-old woman was found deceased Saturday evening on the west side of the city. Authorities are now investigating her death. According to a press release, 65-year-old Carol Groves was reported missing in December of 2025. Around 7 p.m. Saturday, the police department responded to...

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Miss Kentucky 2025 Ariana Rodriguez is using her platform to help youth in foster care through her nonprofit organization, "The Lucky Ones." The group held its second "Luckiest Benefit" today at the Singletary Center to raise money and awareness for the cause. Organizers hoped the event amplified the voices and experiences of children...

Harlan EnterpriseMar 29

Five members of the Harlan Dojo Of Mixed Martial Arts were winners at the Elite Martial Arts Challenge (EMAC) Kentucky State Championship 2A State Sport Karate Tournament in Elizabethtown. The [...]

Kentucky LanternMar 28

No Kings protests were scheduled in almost 40 Kentucky towns, large and small, on Saturday. Here are some scenes from Bowling Green, Lexington and Louisville. Click on photo for caption.

Kentucky LanternMar 28

LOUISVILLE — Thousands rallied across Kentucky on Saturday in No Kings protests against the administration of President Donald Trump. Cindy Campbell of Louisville led a march around downtown from her wheelchair — along with her son and granddaughter — holding a sign that said “No Kings in America since 1776.” “We feel very strongly that [...]

Mountain Top MediaMar 27

LEXINGTON, Ky. – UK Athletics will host the UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth the morning of Saturday, April 25. The race will begin and end at Kroger Field and guide participants through various athletic facilities on south campus. “This is one of our favorite events of the year and we are excited to have Big Blue Nation on campus for a fun and exciting community event that highlights some of

Mountain Top MediaMar 27

LONDON, Ky. -- A Pike County man with a history of sex crimes against children has been indicted on federal child porn charges. A federal grand jury indicted Gary Don Hampton, 49, of Virgie, on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. Hampton was first arrested and charged in Pike Circuit Court with 20 counts of possession of child porn back in September 2023. That case was dismissed

Harlan EnterpriseMar 27

Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you [...]

Mountain Top MediaMar 27

by RODERICK MULLINS NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In a move many fans and historians consider long overdue, the Country Music Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the Stanley Brothers have been inducted into its ranks, rectifying a decades-long omission of the seminal bluegrass duo. The announcement of the Dickenson County musical duo was made by country star Marty Stuart during the Medallion Ceremony. Joini

Mountain Top MediaMar 27

by RODERICK MULLINS RICHMOND, Va. -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently announced board appointments with two individuals representing Dickenson County. “When I think about the more than 100 Virginians we’ve appointed to boards and commissions in just 60 days, I think about what they represent — wide-ranging professional experience, an unwavering commitment to their communities, and a willingness to

Mountain Top MediaMar 27

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A man is dead following a motorcycle crash Thursday in Floyd County. According to Kentucky State Police, Shane Allen was operating a 2008 Honda Silver Wing along Route 1428 near Cow Creek just after 6:30 Thursday evening, when his motorcycle left the road and struck a utility pole. Allen was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The incident remains under investigation. T

Salyersville IndependentMar 27

SALYERSVILLE – A local artist seeking healing through art and scripture combined the two for an exhibit, now on display at the Magoffin County Public Library. Debbie Lemaster, a retired art teacher from both Johnson County and Magoffin County schools, lost her son 13 years ago this June and said she wanted to do something [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 27

SALYERSVILLE – A former Herald Whitaker Middle School teacher took a plea deal in Magoffin County Circuit Court last week, accepting five years in prison on charges related to inappropriate communications with a juvenile. Jordan Cobb, 32, of Coon Creek Rd., in Salyersville, appeared in court on Thursday, March 19, and pleaded guilty to one [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 27

Braelyn Meade, from Johnson County, won first place at the state level for her Conservation Art entry, up against students from the 121 conservation districts across the state. The Johnson County Conservation District Awarded Braelyn with a trophy, plaque and monetary prize for her hard work. Braelyn is the daughter of Justin and Angelica Meade, [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 26

Skylar Osborne is a 13-year-old student at Herald Whitaker Middle School. She recently attended the USAG State Gymnastics meet in Beckley, West Virginia. Osborne competed as a Level 7 gymnast, where she took the state title on vault and bars, runner-up on floor, and a 3rd-place finish on beam. She also became the state all-around [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 26

Magoffin County Health Department’s Abbie Conley was honored at the Kentucky Public Health Association Conference last week. Conley received the 2026 Sara C. Stice Award for her work as a health education coordinator. The Sara C. Stice Award honors one person from the state of Kentucky who has made an outstanding contribution in the field [...]

Mountain Top MediaMar 26

HAZARD, Ky. -- A Perry County man has been given three life sentences for charges related to the sexual abuse of children. Harrison Cress, 58, of Slemp, was found guilty two counts of first-degree sodomy, one count of incest, and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse back in October. All of the charges dealt with victims younger than 12 years old. Prosecutors say Cress groomed multiple childre

Mountain Top MediaMar 26

by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. -- The Dickenson County School Board met recently to discuss administrative business, financial reports, and student recognition for achievements. Reports were heard from representatives of the Dickenson County Education Association (DEA) regarding budget negotiations and upcoming conventions. In the Good News segment from county schools, Supt. Haydee Robinson re

Mountain Top MediaMar 26

by RODERICK MULLINS CLINTWOOD, Va. -- The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors met March 24, addressing various administrative actions, grant approvals, resolutions and personnel matters. Supervisors approved a $30,000 grant application for new body cameras, with a county match of $7,302 in addition to approving the 2026 Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority user agreement. The b

Mountain EagleMar 25

In golf, there are links courses, parkland courses and desert courses — and, of course, putt-putt. But down a muddy trail scattered with fallen limestone and sandstone from an old railroad cut, a completely different kind of course is taking shape in Jenkins. When finished, the Boulder Run Disc Golf Course will wind through the woods and climb the side [...] The post A new kind of golf takes fligh

Mountain EagleMar 25

Letcher County Schools will have a new superintendent this fall. Denise Yonts, who has served in the position for the past eight years, announced this week that she will retire at the end of June after 33 years in the district. The Letcher County Board of Education work with the Kentucky School Boards Association to conduct a search for her [...] The post Superintendent stepping down after eight y

Mountain EagleMar 25

As residents across eastern Kentucky struggle with rising electric bills — and worry about the next increase — Kentucky Power has asked state regulators to approve a nearly $200 million project at a coal-fired power plant that helps supply electricity to the region. The utility filed an application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year seeking permission [...] The pos

Mountain EagleMar 25

Kentucky Power Company is asking state regulators to reconsider parts of a recent decision on its proposed rate increase, arguing that cuts ordered by the Kentucky Public Service Commission could harm the company’s financial stability and electric service reliability. In a motion for rehearing filed with the PSC, the utility challenges several elements of the Commission’s February order in its [..

Mountain EagleMar 25

New filings in the Mitchell power plant case show that state regulators and outside groups are closely scrutinizing Kentucky Power’s proposal to spend nearly $200 million on a new cooling tower. The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and a group representing large industrial customers have filed detailed questions asking the company to explain how the project will be paid for and [...] The post Ne

Mountain EagleMar 25

Turkey populations may be improving statewide, but harvest numbers in Letcher County tell a different story. With Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arriving soon, state officials say recent data shows turkey populations have rebounded in recent years, offering encouraging signs for the 2026 spring season. However, harvest numbers in Letcher County have declined over the past several yea

Mountain EagleMar 25

Eighth-grader Pierre Rondo made his state tournament debut last week for North Oldham, and it’s clear he’s already ahead of schedule. Now in his second varsity season, Rondo averaged 14 points and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. Of course, the name sounds familiar. His father, former University of Kentucky standout and NBA star Rajon [...] The post Kentucky’s nex

Mountain EagleMar 25

At last, it’s starting to feel like spring. We may still have a few scattered frosty mornings, but I believe the snow is probably behind us. I’m ready to get my garden started, get my boat ready, and head out for some early spring crappie fishing. There’s an old saying that when the dogwoods bloom, it’s time for crappie to [...] The post When the dogwoods bloom, it’s time to fish for crappie first