More than 138,000 Kentucky children will continue to receive a free book in the mail each month, thanks to a last-minute agreement in the Kentucky legislature.
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A Franklin Circuit judge has declared the Kentucky House’s impeachment of a Fayette Circuit judge “null and void” though he says the outcome of the proceeding now rests with the state Supreme Court and Senate. Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled Tuesday that the impeachment petition against Fayette Judge Julie Goodman failed to “allege any ‘misdemeanor in [...]
Two college football players at Clemson University share their emotional journeys recovering from serious sports injuries.
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet talks very warm temperatures to close out March and start April as highs are expected to reach the low 80s in many locations throughout the region.
Wallace Paul Lunsford, 84, of Lexington, Tenn., was welcomed to Heaven on March 30, 2026, at the Lexington Post Acute Nursing Home.He was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Harlan County, [...]
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - More than 138,000 Kentucky children will continue to receive a free book in the mail each month after state lawmakers restored a funding match for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. A previous version of Kentucky's main budget bill contained a provision to reduce the state's contribution to one-third of the cost of the books. More...
Kentucky State Police are conducting a death investigation after the body of a Tennessee man was discovered on the bank of the Cumberland River in Lyon County, Kentucky on Monday afternoon.
On this date in 1919, West Virginia Governor John J. Cornwell signed legislation creating the Department of Public Safety.
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We explore why getting a good night’s sleep can get harder with age and the practical habits that support better-quality rest.
FRANKFORT — A powerful lawmaker is seeking a change in state law that would boost an “unprecedented” natural gas pipeline project in his home county. House budget committee chair Jason Petrie, a Republican from the Todd County seat of Elkton, is backing an exemption from state regulation for the project which is aimed at spurring [...]
Detectives with the Kentucky State Police Post 10 in Harlan will be reconstructing a collision tomorrow at 1 p.m. on the U.S. 421 bypass at the intersection of West Central [...]
A night out in Lexington is getting easier with the launch of LexRide, a new seasonal downtown circulator from Lextran that connects popular entertainment districts for $1 each way. Community partners have been planning the service for over a year to provide some relief to logistics headaches like ride-shares, parking , and designated drivers. Beginning Thursday, the service...
The man who won Kentucky's historic $167 million Powerball almost a year ago appeared in Fayette District Court Monday on charges of second-degree burglary and possession of marijuana. James Farthing's attorney waived formal arraignment and entered a not guilty plea on those charges and to previous charges of wanton endangerment and leaving the scene of an accident with failure to...
Kentucky House Republicans asked Justice Pamela Goodwine to recuse herself from reviewing an impeachment petition contested before the state’s Supreme Court, while attorneys for the judge at the center of the case are arguing Goodwine should stay on the panel. Goodwine, who also faced an impeachment petition this year, recused herself from the suit brought [...]
Kentucky just made a much-needed hire after the departure of assistant coaches, Alvin Brooks and Josh Hart. Mo Williams, a 13-year NBA veteran, has joined the basketball staff as of today. Mo had a long successful career in the NBA and has many connections to the league that can help Kentucky with recruiting and developing talent for the next level. Just last week, Mark Pope got his first commitme
MARROWBONE, Ky. -- A Pike County man has been arrested for drug trafficking, after a caller reported witnessing a drug deal at his home. A caller reported seeing a woman in a silver Chevy Suburban receiving drugs Sunday evening from a home on Left Fork of Dry Fork. Police found the vehicle and arrested the driver, Jessica Shell, 45, of Grundy, for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. Police
ASHLAND, Ky. - The Rice/Stanley Boyd County Classic track meet was held in Ashland this past weekend and when the field was clear, Pikeville High School saw eight track and field participants walk away with personal best records. Despite the chilly temperatures, the following student-athletes finished with highlights of these final results: Junior Cadence Compton Runner Up – 1600m (5:51.65). Junio
BETSY LAYNE, Ky. -- A Wise County man is facing a felony assault charge, for allegedly driving drunk when he was involved in an injury crash at Betsy Layne. Deputies were called to the crash which occurred last Wednesday night. When they arrived, they found Carter Ferrell Willey, 23, of Wise, who the police report describes as smelling of alcohol and slurring his speech while being belligerent. Wi
Many people may not have heard, but Kentucky has a new professional team to get excited for. The Louisville Kings are the newest addition to the United Football League (UFL) for the 2026 season. The Kings played their first game as a franchise this past Friday, March 27, in front of a sold-out crowd at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Unfortunately, they fell short in their season open
Board Members and Executives from Commercial Bank traveled to New York City on Monday, March 23, where Terry Lee, President and CEO, rang the opening bell at Nasdaq MarketSite, marking [...]
A great player for Wheelwright, the first in its great basketball history to ever make the All-State 1st Team, was Jeff Riley. Riley accomplished that feat in his senior season of 1977. Steadily through his high school career, Riley’s stats climbed before exploding in his senior season of 1976-77. As a freshman Riley scored 11 ppg. As a sophomore that average went up to 17 ppg. As a junior it clim
BOONEVILLE, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky will welcome a new wave of visitors and economic activity this spring as the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), in partnership with Backroads of Appalachia (BOA), launches the SCCA Appalachian Rallycross Series: AOT Rally-X Spring Challenge on April 11, 2026. The event will take place at the Appalachian Overland Triangle (AOT), located at 2843 Little Sturgeon Cre
Bek Smallwood, Kris Preston continue work empowering women. The post March is Women’s History Month appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Those two dreaded words conjure up losing an hour of sleep each year as we try to navigate the early morning darkness. However, to our Winter sleeping plants Spring has [...]
In this episode of the podcast "Stories From the States," you’ll meet Max Moran, a sixth-generation Kentucky farmer, who’s part of a local fight against a proposed hyperscale data center in Mason County. Moran, also a Germantown city commissioner, helps lead We Are Mason County, a group pushing back against the proposal. At least 37 [...]
FRANKFORT — When Ethan Branscum was 6 years old, he saw on the news that Ohio had just declared rescue animals to be the official state pet. Even at that young age, he and his mom, Miche, regularly went to visit his local shelter, the Franklin County Humane Society, to take photos of adoptable animals [...]
Just as predicted in this space a year ago, the North Laurel Jaguars and Bell County Bobcats spent the entire season as the 13th Region’s top two teams. Bell won [...]
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 [...]
The Kentucky State Police responded to a call received early Thursday evening regarding a vehicular accident involving a pedestrian on U.S. 421 and West Central Street in downtown Harlan near [...]
By John Henson Sports Writer On the first Saturday of his high school baseball career, Harlan County seventh grader Logan Mills earned his first varsity win. On the second Saturday, [...]
Asa Chasteen, 30, was last seen in the Martin community walking toward City Hall. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Lamb was 52 years old when he was last seen on March 25, 2022, in Harlan County, Kentucky.
The new patient wing is designed around patients and families, with more modern, healing-focused space to improve comfort, privacy and access to care.
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 – 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 [...]
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, [...]
Powers was convicted of shooting at Prestonsburg Police Officer Adam Dixon in 2015.
After bringing the owl home, the family researched how to get the animal proper help. They found Mountain View Wildlife Rehabilitation, a nonprofit based out of Hazard.
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 [...]
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 [...]
A former Pike County resident has been indicted on federal charges related to child pornography.
A bond reduction request for a man charged with the possession of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor has been denied, according to court documents.
Jacobs said he is grateful for the three volunteer fire departments that responded, all of which are volunteer.
A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to a federal methamphetamine trafficking charge.
The Mountain Water District’s proposed rate case, pending before the Kentucky Public Service Commission, was the sole focus of a special-called meeting on March 24 that turned into a community forum.
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
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
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
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 [..
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
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
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
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
Superintendent David Trimble confirmed the warning with WYMT, saying there was an online threat that named Pikeville High School and specific students.
Pikeville Independent Schools Superintendent David Trimble said March 25 that a juvenile is in custody after threats were made against Pikeville High School and specific students.
House Bill 2 addresses Medicaid, specifically the maximum charge for a copayment as well as requirements to be eligible for the program.
Three different federal judges have ordered four more immigrants picked up in January’s ICE raids released on constitutional grounds The post More ICE detainees ordered released by West Virginia judges: ‘A threat to anyone’s constitutional rights is a threat to us all’ appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .