An 83-year-old woman in Mississippi died after she and her husband fell in the hot sun.
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Susan Nicholas is talking with a doctor about how to make the most of your annual checkup.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A traffic stop on Jones Street in Harlan led to an arrest by the Kentucky State Police. Starr Halcomb, 48, of Harlan, was pulled over [...]
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A 23-year-old McKee man died Thursday morning after his reportedly motorcycle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a passenger car on Industrial Boulevard in Laurel County. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as Joshua Burkhart. The crash occurred at around 7:30 a.m. on Industrial Boulevard, located off West...
More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.
A man was arrested after receiving treatment at UK Hospital from a crash in Bracken County that killed two people, according to police.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we focus on urinary incontinence: the signs, when to seek medical help and how to move past the stigma. Plus, caregiving in the spotlight — how celebrity stories are helping more families talk about it.
Target is recalling a children's toy after reports that the plastic dome can detach, creating a choking hazard.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The following people have been taken into custody at the Harlan County Detention Center (Note: some inmates have recently been released: Cari Saylor, 29, of [...]
After decades of red tape following a clerical error, a 99-year-old World War II veteran received his Purple Heart on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded in action.
The men didn't have enough room where they were living, so they decided to move and build themselves a place. None of them suspected they were about to witness the [...]
The U.S. Department of transportation awarded a $24 million grant to replace the Singing Bridge in Frankfort, according to Congressman James Comer.
KSP says they responded to the scene of single-vehicle crash on U.S. 23 in the Pikeville community of Pike County on Wednesday.
A contractor says DIY projects can save money — but only if you factor in your time. Here's which home jobs are safe to tackle yourself, which ones to leave to a pro and why you should always budget more than you plan.
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEA) is launching the 2026 Promote Your School Scholarship Contest, open to rising juniors at Kentucky public and private high schools. Essay [...]
Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping military veterans navigate the transition to civilian life through beekeeping as part of a national nonprofit called Hives for Heroes.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced that investigations by his office, along with state and federal partners, uncovered $10.8 million in health care fraud and [...]
Hot and Humid Weather Stays Locked In We're starting off another day on a warm and muggy note across central and eastern Kentucky, and the hot weather isn't going anywhere through the holiday weekend. Temperatures have already climbed into the mid to upper 80s this morning and will continue warming into the low to mid 90s by this afternoon. Combined...
While Republicans have been gaining more members through Kentucky voter registration in the last few years, Democrats still hold the registration edge in some Kentucky counties.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police say they are investigating after a man showed up at a local hospital Wednesday night with a gunshot wound. According to police, the shooting took place in the 800 block of Malabu Drive, and the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police ask that anyone with information about the case call 859-258-3600. Anonymous...
SEVENTY SIX, Ky. – If the increasing turmoil in Washington makes you worry about our country’s future as we prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, come with me to Seventy Six. The derivation of this place’s name has been lost to history, but it seems safe to conclude that it was inspired [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - As extreme heat settles into Central Kentucky, HVAC companies are reminding homeowners to give their air conditioners attention before they are pushed to the limit. With heat index values expected to top 100 degrees, local HVAC companies are seeing a surge in service calls. Jamie Clark, owner of Synergy Home...
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill this week that, if made law, would increase black lung disability payments for coal miners and their families and tie the stipends to inflation rates moving forward. Despite the outsized impact black lung has had on miners in West Virginia, neither of the state’s U.S. [...]
ASHLAND, Ky. (KT) - The first week of July is bringing a heat wave that has air conditioning units humming and fans turning as electric utility customers in Kentucky try [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking the public to be on the lookout for Kentucky's native wild turkeys this summer and share [...]
2 Corinthians 3: 17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." The word "Creator" in the Declaration of Independence indicates [...]
Gov. Andy Beshear has a clear message on data centers: Not one penny of Kentuckians' electric bills should rise because of them. Any data center that wants to locate in Kentucky must pay for 100% of its own energy, including any new generation it requires. Companies that can't meet that standard, he says, aren't welcome. [...]
Edelen framed the project as an opportunity for coal communities to benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A Richmond woman's quick stop at the Mt. Vernon C-Store turned into an unforgettable moment when she scratched off a $2 Kentucky Humane Society Scratch-off and uncovered the game's $30,000 top prize. Melanie Fisher plays Kentucky Lottery scratch-offs regularly, often choosing tickets that support causes she cares about, the lottery...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Anderson Communities is offering a new affordable housing option for adults 55 years and older in Lexington, addressing what property managers describe as a growing crisis of senior loneliness and housing affordability. The development, named Golden Oaks, is located in the McConnell's Trace subdivision off Leestown Road. Residents share a...
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.
It's also expanding its shelter, advocacy and other services.
Officials are warning residents to take precautions as dangerous heat and humidity continue across Kentucky through at least Friday. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire state through 8 p.m. EDT Friday, prompting local governments to open cooling centers. In Letcher County, the recreation center in Whitesburg has been opened as a cooling station. [...] The
Neon Fire and Rescue will station an ambulance at the Letcher Volunteer Fire Department beginning this week in an effort to improve emergency response times in the lower end of Letcher County. Letcher County Judge/Executive Terry Adams announced the plan during a special meeting of the Letcher Fiscal Court on Monday. Adams said Neon Fire Chief Carter Bevins has agreed [...] The post Neon Fire & Re
Hello, everyone. I hope you’ve all had a good week. The heat and humidity have returned, along with some much-needed rain. It looks like we’re in for a hot Independence Day weekend. Please be careful if you’re celebrating with fireworks. The rain arrived during our Gibson Family Reunion. Fortunately, we stayed dry inside, except for a couple of the younger [...] The post Family reunions fill busy
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKCTC), in partnership with Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), has launched the Promise Scholars Program, a summer bridge initiative designed to help recent graduates of Letcher County Central High School successfully transition to college. The Promise Scholars Program provides students with an opportunity to begin building the academic, personal, an
Letcher County will use the last of the Covid-19 relief money it received to repair outdoor playgrounds and assist fire departments with insurance. The Letcher Fiscal Court voted this week to replace four sets of playground equipment that is damaged, outdated, or was removed because it was defective. Any money remaining will be given to fire departments in the county [...] The post Leftover funds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have horrible neck, shoulder, back and hip pain, which are all from different traumas. I’ve been seeing a pain doctor for the past 14 years. I started out by taking 5 mg of Vicodin and 4 mg of trazodone. Over the years, my prescriptions have been raised to 7.5 mg of oxycodone four times a day [...] The post Her pain meds quit working first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Meade-McKenzie served as CEO of Kentucky River Community Care for 12 years.
Kayla Spradlin, a Johnson County native and now Magoffin resident, recently published her debut novel, “Whispers in Hollow Creek,” available now. The book, filled with mystery and a hint of paranormal suspense, is the first installment of the Hollow Creek Trilogy, penned under Spradlin’s pseudonym, Juliet Thorne. “After many long nights spent writing, revising, and [...]
FLOYD COUNTY – A Salyersville man died after an early morning single-vehicle crash on KY 114 near the Floyd/Magoffin county line Saturday. On June 20, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 9 was contacted by Prestonsburg Dispatch to a single-vehicle wreck on KY 114 near State Road Fork, just past the Magoffin/Floyd county [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictments, filed on June 18: Darin N. Gullett, 50, of Howard Branch, Salyersville, is charged with third-degree assault of a police officer (Class D felony); third-degree terroristic threatening (Class A misdemeanor); fourth-degree assault, no visible injury (Class A misdemeanor); and menacing (Class B misdemeanor). According [..
The Valley Elementary School recently released its fourth nine-week honor roll. The students receiving recognition are as follows:
Pikeville High School is planning a musical performance this fall in honor of the Alumni Auditorium’s 30th anniversary with a production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”
The Pike County Fiscal Court met on June 24 for a brief special meeting, during which members adopted the proposed 2026-2027 budget and addressed routine agenda items.
From Salyersville Volunteer Fire Department • Keep Body Parts Away from Lit Fireworks: Never place any part of your body over a firework when lighting it. • Be Mindful of Pets and Wildfire Risk: Fireworks can frighten pets, causing them to run away or become injured. Fireworks can also start wildfires—use extreme caution, especially in [...]
A non-profit vocational training school located in Salyersville is now seeking applications for its upcoming program.
LONDON — Magoffin County student-athlete Bella Trusty (East Juniors) received the Mark O’Brien Spirit of Competition Award during the East-West All-Star Series, which was held on Saturday, June 20. The additional recipients of the Mark O’Brien Spirit of Competition Award were Alyssa Cartwright (West Juniors), Adelyn Bradstreet (West Juniors) and Josie Dials (East Seniors). Trusty [...]
Three people were arrested on methamphetamine trafficking charges during the course of a drug investigation by the Pikeville Police Department, according to court documents.
The sightings are normal behavior for this time of year, according to John Hast, bear program coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
“If everybody here is part owner, then they’re going to be interested in continuing to help the community and help make this bigger and better,” Martin said. “Even when I’m not around.”
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 .
“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 .
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 .