A line of strong-to-severe storms is pushing out of the Southeast early this morning, clearing the way for a cloudy and breezy day across Kentucky.
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During the 2026 legislative session, Kentucky lawmakers were presented with a simple question: as optometric procedures become more invasive — including lasers and injections — should oversight of those procedures remain entirely within the optometry board, or should there be some form of independent or shared oversight? It is a reasonable question. It is a [...]
Police say the mother's boyfriend is facing charges for allegedly opening fire following an argument.
Overnight storms have caused thousands of homes across the Commonwealth to lose power.
During his time on “The Voice,” Carter was coached by country legend Reba McEntire.
By John Henson Sports Writer A seven-run sixth inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Cooper Brock, was the difference as visiting Bell County broke open a close game on [...]
The order comes as customers in Lincoln County and parts of Kanawha County remain under another boil water advisory.
It will help future pilots reach new heights.
The mobile program helps remove vision care barriers by providing eye exams and glasses directly at schools.
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City officials said they’re hopeful the project will be completed by May 8.
Man arrested for role in telephone cable near Kentucky state park
Republican senators are introducing legislation to fully fund construction of President Donald Trump’s requested ballroom in the wake of this weekend’s shooting at the annual White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - In an effort to reduce district spending and address financial challenges, Fayette County Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced on Monday that the district will both reduce work days for certain positions and cut district-level staffing in the 2026-27 academic year. The announcement comes after FCPS announced last week that the district would be...
The announcement comes as the Department of Corrections faces scrutiny over safety concerns at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, where five inmates have died since August.
Graduation season is just around the corner for college students around Kentucky who are preparing for their next stage in life.
Clayborn was rushed to Harlan ARH Hospital but did not survive. Investigators say her boyfriend, Michael Howard, stabbed her multiple times during an argument inside their home.
Two counts of animal cruelty have been dismissed against a man who was caught on doorbell camera footage throwing his girlfriend's dog down a flight of stairs during an argument.
Gov. Andy Beshear ceremonially signed HB5 on Monday, providing "the framework to create Kentucky’s first reentry campus, focused on increasing public safety and boosting the state’s workforce."
By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise Harlan County citizens can now cast their primary election day votes from any polling center in the county, regardless of which district they are currently [...]
It was a breezy and mild start to this final week of April across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a strong cold front approached the Ohio Valley from the west. With a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs climbed into the upper-70s and low-80s as a persistent south wind pushed warm air into the region. The aforementioned cold front will slide...
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville has announced the appointment of Kelly Ryan Taylor, D.M.E., as director of instrumental music. Taylor brings nearly three decades of experience in music education, performance and program leadership to UPike. In his new role, he will lead the university’s instrumental music program, oversee band initiatives and support the continued growth of music oppo
Cawood Elementary School will have a new principal for the 2026-2027 school year. Following a meeting with the school’s site base decision-making council on April 24, Superintendent Brett Johnson announced [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is mourning the death of Jesse Crenshaw, a state representative who broke racial barriers. Crenshaw served as a veteran, lawyer, teacher, and father. Beshear described him as a man of many firsts and an inspirational leader for Kentuckians. Beshear stated that he and his wife, Britainy, are praying for...
LONDON, Ky. -- Two of the five people arrested in a pair of drug raids last month have now seen their cases moved up to federal court. Pikeville Police executed a pair of search warrants early on the morning of March 8, where they arrested five people after seizing drugs, guns, cash and drug paraphernalia. Last week, a federal grand jury indicted Wayne Buzard, 57, of Zebulon Highway, and Cathy McK
Jesse Crenshaw, a longtime Fayette County lawyer and legislator who broke many of Kentucky’s racial barriers, died on Sunday, April 26, after a short illness, his family said. He was 79 years old. Crenshaw grew up in Lexington, and received his undergraduate degree from Kentucky State University and a law degree from the University of [...]
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Special Judge Eddy Coleman has issued ground rules for the upcoming trial in the Amber Spradlin murder case, now scheduled to begin two weeks from 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 a
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Curtis Allen Stallard, a community leader in the Clover Fork area for many years as the District 2 magistrate, died on April 16 with funeral [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky said in a statement on April 23 that it has partnered with Judi’s Place for Kids, a children’s advocacy center headquartered in Pikeville, for the use of their certified facility dog throughout the district.
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
If it weren’t for criminals, we’d have no crime. If it weren’t for extended periods of excessive rainfall, we’d have no floods. If it weren’t for taxes, we’d all have more money. If it wasn’t for disease, we’d all be healthy.
Last week, during Hillbilly Days, candidates had a few minutes to convince voters to elect them to positions they are running for. The traditional Stump Speaking drew a crowd.
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.
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.
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 .