The city of Lexington will begin a pavement project Monday, March 23, that is expected to finish within one month.
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WSAZ anchor/reporter Kimberly Keagy was selected as the 2026 Gracie Award winner for the category On-Air Talent – Anchor in the local television division.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has died.
After overnight storms hit the region, meteorologist Dillon Gaudet talks colder temperatures affecting this Monday.
A Baton Rouge man has a private collection of thousands of pieces of cast-iron cookware that he's collected over decades. He will likely convert the building housing them into a museum in the future.
How many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) - March is National Kidney Awareness Month, a critical time to spotlight kidney health, often dubbed an "invisible condition" by doctors since symptoms frequently go unnoticed until it's too late. Early detection and proactive steps are essential for safeguarding your kidneys. Meet Ashley Holt, a resilient Lexington woman and transplant survivor whose journey from d
We take a closer look at ‘grandfamilies,’ introducing you to grandparents raising children for a second time.
Lexington Fire Department says a crash involving a motorcycle happened Sunday on Man O War Boulevard and Todds Road.
It can be heartbreaking and confusing when a loved one with dementia forgets your name. We are exploring how to respond.
Overnight storms exit as chilly air returns on Monday
Blue Grass Airport in Lexington is not currently receiving assistance from Immigration and Customs Enforcement at its security checkpoints, as workers continue to show up despite the partial government shutdown.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear traveled to Vance's Ohio home county on Saturday night to say the vice president abandoned the communities he wrote about in his memoir.
A woman with a leaky roof paid a $2,000 deposit to have her roof replaced. Weeks later, she heard nothing from the contractor, and her roof is still flooding her home. What you need to know.
On March 23, 1948, the University of Kentucky won its first ever NCAA college basketball championship.
Police arrested 20-year-old Kaydence Carpenter after multiple pedestrians were injured near North Broadway and West Short Street.
For about half of every month, Alex Baldon and Skylar Davis are either actively bleeding or working through the symptoms of painful medical conditions related to their menstrual periods. Unlike most states, Kentucky levies a 6% sales tax on the tampons, pads and other products they need to get through the day. For Baldon, who [...]
As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on the 4th of July , it is an appropriate time for states to reflect on whether their laws fully align with the nation’s enduring principles of liberty and equality. For Kentucky, that reflection includes Section 23 of the state Constitution, which [...]
"Survivors shouldn't be asked to have the courage to make that decision twice in one day." That's what an advocate said of sexual assault survivors who arrive at a hospital that lacks a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) and are told to go elsewhere. At Baptist Health in Louisville, that's exactly what happened in 2018. [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Since Dollar Tree and Family Dollar parted ways in 2025, two stores in Harlan County have closed. Family Dollar in Coldiron closed last month and [...]
By Ellen Ramsey Harlan Enterprise Harlan Appalachian Regional Healthcare celebrated its 70th anniversary this week with a walk through the hospital’s history led by long term employees. Historical memorabilia was [...]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's 2026 tournament run has come to an end in St. Louis. No. 7 Kentucky built an early double-digit lead over No. 2 Iowa State, but could not maintain it. Kentucky entered as a 5.5-point underdog after Iowa State ruled out star player Joshua Jefferson with an ankle sprain suffered in its...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The George Rogers Clark Cardinals defeated the St. Xavier Tigers 58–50 in overtime to capture the 2026 KHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship, the third title in school history. The Cardinals were led by tournament MVP Senior Malachi Ashford, who scored a game-high 18 points in the championship game. He also contributed four rebounds,...
VICCO, Ky. — A Perry County man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal side-by-side crash last month. Noah Back, 26, of Vicco, was arrested on a charge of murder Saturday, according to Sheriff Joe Engle. “After conferring with Commonwealth Attorney John Hansen, we have established that probable cause exists that the actions Noah Back took on Feb. 28, exhibited extreme indifference
A 3-0 win over Harlan County in last year’s tournament helped propel Rockcastle County to a 2A Section 7 title. Alexis Adams and the Lady Bears gained some revenge Saturday [...]
Adelynn Lewis opened a new era of Harlan softball on Friday with a one-hitter in the Lady Dragons’ 14-2 win over visiting Lynn Camp. Lewis struck out 12, walked two [...]
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – No. 5 Kentucky defeated No. 12 James Madison 71–56 in a wire-to-wire victory in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Wildcats led from start to finish behind a balanced scoring attack, with five players scoring nine or more points in the win. Tonie Morgan led the way for...
John M. Stumbo eighth-grader Easton Akers, ranked 10th in the state, readies for national competition. The post Akers set for archery nationals appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
As a sports-loving child growing up in Browning Acres, John Henson developed a passion for high school basketball at an early age. Now, the dean of sportswriters throughout southeastern Kentucky, [...]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Pikeville High School students brought home the hardware from the Kentucky Technology Student Association conference this week. Students brought home a number of awards across several categories, including: The conference was held March 16-18 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. The post Pikeville students earn awards at technology conference appeared first on Mountain Top Media
The event was held at the Space on the Grand, marking the first time the downtown area has hosted a watch party for a UK basketball game.
LOUISVILLE — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was held in contempt of court Friday for disregarding a court order to produce his financial information in a legal battle with his estranged son, Jonah. Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson gave Bevin until Tuesday at noon to produce records including bank statements and tax returns or [...]
HATFIELD, Ky. -- A Belfry man has been arrested after he was accused of filming himself molesting three boys. A Social Services special investigator requested a state trooper accompany her to a complaint at a home on Elkins Fork Thursday afternoon. When they arrived, they found Robert Blankenship, 27, of Belfry, standing outside the home. After determining that he was not a parent or related to an
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing phone lines on KY 66 in Bell County. Patrick B. Cross, 43, of Harlan, and Tommy Lewis, [...]
DRY BREAD – A Magoffin County man was arrested at a residence on Dry Bread on Saturday and charged with multiple drug trafficking charges. After receiving a tip, the Magoffin County Sheriff Department served a search warrant at a home on Dry Bread Road, in Magoffin County, with deputies seizing several grams of cocaine, numerous [...]
CONNELLEY FARM – Two were arrested Sunday night after reportedly attempting to evade police on a moped. According to the arrest citations, Magoffin County Sheriff Deputies C. Risner and N. Watson were on patrol on KY Rt. 30 when they reportedly observed a moped with two occupants traveling eastbound with a dim headlight and no [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, discussing spring cleanup dates, some upcoming grant opportunities and county road additions. Under financial business, the court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $59,000 to the jail fund and $21,000 to the LGEA fund. They also approved [...]
JELLICO – The North Magoffin Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Jellico Road, with one of their own losing their home. On Monday, March 16, 2026, a North Magoffin Fire Department member, Scott Phipps, was at home and in the bed when the fire started, waking up to smoke. He quickly ran out [...]
SALYERSVILLE – The following indictment, handed down on February 19 by a Magoffin County grand jury, was released this week: Eric D. Allen, 34, of Bloomington Road, in Salyersville, is charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, greater than or equal to 2 grams of methamphetamine (Class C felony). According to the [...]
Jonah Hicks is the definition of a two-sport star. The baseball and football standout for the Pike Central Hawks is looking to build off an incredible freshman year heading into baseball season. Jonah has been playing baseball at an elite level for the Hawks since his eighth-grade year. Now a sophomore, Hicks is known as one of the best two-way players in the 15th region. The Pitcher/Shortstop can
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- A former Magoffin County middle school teacher has pleaded guilty a second time to charges related to sexual messages he sent to a 14-year-old student. Jordan Cobb, 32, of Salyersville, pleaded guilty Thursday to procuring the use of a minor by electronic means and harassing communications in Magoffin Circuit Court. He admitted to engaging in a conversation with a 14-year-old
PHELPS, Ky. -- A Pike County man is facing burglary, wanton endangerment, unlawful imprisonment and other charges, after his wife reported him for trying to kill everyone in the house because he believed he had been poisoned. Ronald Coots, of Phelps, is being held in the Pike County jail. Police were called to his house on Friday, March 13, after his wife reported he was outside with a gun threate
Sheriff Joe Engle posted about the incident, asking the public for more information. Day said the office has received tips they are following up on.
The American Council of Engineering Companies has awarded Palmer Engineering of Winchester a Grand Award for exemplary engineering achievement in ACEC’s 59th annual Engineering Excellence Awards.
Each year, Veterans of Foreign Wars members and leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to advocate for veterans' causes.
Pike Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall has granted the request by a Pikeville attorney to recuse himself from some cases the attorney has before him.
The Jenkins City Council has approved a resolution supporting a plan to renovate the former Elkhorn Country Club into a hotel. Letcher County currently has no motels or hotels following the closure of the Parkway Inn in Whitesburg. Bed-and-breakfasts and short-term rentals are the only lodging options. Now, Jonathan and Esther Brooke Tucker hope to convert the abandoned clubhouse at [...] The post
A federal lawsuit filed against the Jenkins Independent Board of Education by a Letcher County vlogger is among several cases facing delays after a Whitesburg attorney was found in contempt of court and suspended from practicing in federal courts. Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning has suspended attorney Jennifer L. Taylor from practicing in the U.S. District Court for the [...] The post Judg
Forty-four months after the Kentucky River rose more than three feet inside the Blackey Public Library, the building’s lower level remains gutted — and now the upper level could require major changes as well. The split-level library includes an addition at the rear that sits several feet higher than the front section. Although the upper level did not flood, it [...] The post Blackey library still
After Kam Williams broke his foot against Texas on Jan. 21 and needed surgery, it seemed almost certain he would miss the remainder of Kentucky’s season. Williams’ father, Greg, knew that was a possibility but also noted there was a “chance” he might return for postseason play if all went well. Last week, Williams was back on the court for [...] The post Kam Williams puts team first first appeared
Given the return to cold weather we’ve had this week, it might seem hard to believe that Friday is officially the first day of spring. The cool mornings, along with warmer days and evenings, will cause lake surface temperatures to slowly rise. As with everything in fishing, this happens for a reason. In early spring, pre-spawn bass begin moving into [...] The post Time to crank up the spring bite
As I look out the window, at first it seems like a good day to be outside and do a little fishing. Then my eyes move to the trees bending in the wind, and I know better. The wind could carry you into the next county. Remember the old saying, “Looks can be deceiving”? This is one of those days. [...] The post Spring teases as turkey season nears first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville has welcomed Capt. Brad Riley as its new post commander, effective March 16
Police and health officials are warning about the possibility of a dangerous new opioid making its way into Pike County.
A psychiatric nurse practitioner at Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky says storm-related anxiety is common in the region.
The Economic Development Administration recently approved a five-year grant for SOAR, which the organization is using to address community challenges, including population loss in eastern Kentucky.
Family members are remembering Bryson Cottongim, a 19-year-old Clay County native who was killed while working as a lineman in Harlan County earlier this week.
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 .