Mileta was named as one of FSR Magazine’s Top 50 Independent Restaurants in America, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
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In a video, former “Bachelor in Paradise” star Joe Amabile said doctors found a brain tumor and he’s scheduled for surgery. Here’s the latest update and family response.
A Beautiful Start to Tuesday It's another beautiful morning across central Kentucky with plenty of sunshine helping us get the day started. High pressure remains in control of our weather, keeping conditions quiet and allowing for another pleasant summer day across much of the region. As we head through the afternoon, expect abundant sunshine to continue with temperatures warming into...
Frankfort Regional Medical Center received recognition with a Citation of Appreciation from by the House of Representatives, according to the State Journal.
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet is tracking temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and near 90s.
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- A Knox County deputy arrested two people Monday morning after recovering reported stolen property, including a firearm, taken from vehicles in a Barbourville-area subdivision. According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, they responded at 7:10 a.m. Monday to a report of people in a dark-colored Dodge Dart looking inside vehicles in...
In May, Jacob Fields pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor offense of involuntary manslaughter and four counts of the felony offense of wanton endangerment with a firearm.
Kentucky Power Inc. is under investigation by the Kentucky Public Service Commission, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
The stabbing was reported just after 9:05 a.m. Tuesday on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast in Cabin Creek.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has denied former Gov. Matt Bevin’s request to block an arrest order issued in his ongoing Jefferson Family Court divorce and child support case.
PJ’s Coffee is set to expand in Central Kentucky, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
If you grow up in the South, you learn a few things before you're old enough to drive. First, sweet tea isn't a beverage; it's a constitutional right. Second, "Bless [...]
A 12-year-old boy from Cincinnati has died from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Florence, Kentucky, on Monday that also killed the driver of his vehicle.
In a little more than a month, empty football stadiums across Kentucky will be full of cheering fans.
Glendale police say remains found near Lake Pleasant are believed to be missing 21-year-old Arianna Bailey Jones. A suspect was arrested and is held on $2 million bond.
Brian Perkins, 63, of Putney, died July 7, 2026. Irene Farley, 73, of Bledsoe, died July 9, 2026. Percy E. Brown, 89, of Bledsoe, died July 4, 2026. Sheryl Lee [...]
Achieving that nice ‘summer glow’ doesn’t always go as planned, as most of us have had a sunburn or two throughout our lives, but when does a simple sunburn turn into cause for concern?
A carton of eggs and a yard sign were smoking on the courthouse steps.
Shopping for a farm in Scott County, Dr. William “Chip” Richardson, a Georgetown ophthalmologist, found one with a feature that grabbed his attention. “There was this really old building,” said Richardson, who discovered that the stone structure was all that remained of a Native American school established for members of the Choctaw Nation in Kentucky [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident near the Red Barn Market at Benham on Monday. First, it was thought to be a serious and [...]
FRANKFORT - Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are calling on Kentuckians to help power a statewide push in a national competition that celebrates the most eye-catching police [...]
FRANKFORT - Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear has announced a new domestic violence dashboard, providing important information to support victims and help reduce crime. Designed to also combat human trafficking [...]
Disappointment is a familiar feeling, especially to the ambitious. The more a person strives, the more failures they will face, but this doesn't mean that every door is always locked. [...]
Rocky Adkins, a former Kentucky Democratic House floor leader, has left his post with Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration.
LEXINGTON - A new statewide initiative that is being led by the University of Kentucky, aims to better understand how to help more children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. Under [...]
FRANKFORT - Many new laws enacted during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly session, including ones on gaming, first responders, schools, criminal justice, grooming and concealed carry, - will take effect [...]
A few Kentucky politicians — mostly Republicans — have confirmed they will be speaking at this year’s Fancy Farm Picnic next month.
For Ohio County Judge-Executive David Johnston, passing a resolution last year urging an increase in black lung disability benefits was a matter of principle. The last major coal mine in Ohio County, a part of the Western Kentucky Coal Field region, closed years ago. But he said the former miners who have coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, [...]
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said in a Sunday statement he fell before he was hospitalized last month and he has moved from being a hospital patient to “a rehabilitation center where I’ll keep regaining my strength.” “My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a [...]
COMBS BRANCH – A Salyersville woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge over the weekend after an alleged dispute about someone else taking a small child to breakfast. According to the arrest citation, Kentucky State Police Post 9 was dispatched to an assault complaint on July 5 at roughly 10 a.m. on Combs Branch [...]
ROYALTON – Two were arrested on Monday after a child was found playing in the road on Merlin Taulbee Road. According to the arrest citation, Magoffin County 911 had received a call from neighbors reporting a child playing in the road unsupervised. The neighbors reportedly watched the child to make sure he/she was safe until [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictment, filed on June 18: Brandon R. Howard, 33, of West Liberty, was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, methamphetamine (Class D felony); first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, fentanyl (Class D felony); and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County standout Abby Barnett concluded her high school career in the East-West All-Star Series in late-June. Barnett competed for the East Senior All-Stars. As a high school student-athlete, Barnett excelled for Magoffin County in softball, basketball and volleyball. Barnett batted .409 with 27 hits, 17 RBIs, seven doubles and five home runs [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County High School is seeking a volleyball coach for the upcoming season. The 2026 high school volleyball season is scheduled to open in mid-August. MCHS showed improvement in the 2025 high school volleyball season. Finishing near the .500 mark in 2025, MCHS compiled an 8-10 overall record. MCHS won seven of its [...]
Curtis J. Koons, MD, has been named Chief Physician Quality Officer at Pikeville Medical Center, according to a statement from PMC.
As Kentucky's new fiscal year officially began on July 1, lawmakers spent the first week of July laying the groundwork for the year ahead through four Interim Joint Committee meetings and one statutory committee meeting. From reviewing how taxpayer dollars are invested in schools
Don't get me wrong on this. I'm not saying we would definitely have won if someone hadn't inserted himself into the World Cup red card controversy.
It’s clear we can’t get through one holiday or milestone without national drama. It’s not like we are not getting enough drama with Trump wanting to put his name on every government building or start no-win wars, or that Sen. McConnell may or may not be on life support while his
A Kimper woman has been sentenced to serve 45 years in federal prison on child pornography charges.
Although Letcher County still has an air ambulance base complete with a helipad, hangar, crew quarters and fueling facilities, it no longer has a medical helicopter stationed there — a change Jenkins Fire Chief Rick Corbett says is increasing response times for critically ill and seriously injured patients. Corbett raised the issue during Monday night’s Jenkins City Council meeting, saying [...] T
One man was shot and another was in jail after an incident on Sheas Fork Monday night. Brian Lee, of Pikeville, was taken to Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left chest/shoulder. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Sheas Fork, a hollow on the edge of Fleming Neon and McRoberts. According to a citation filed [...] The post Man charged in McRoberts shooting fir
Three-star offensive lineman Reed Gerken of Ohio is considered one of the nation’s top 50 interior linemen in the 2027 recruiting class and has committed to play in the Southeastern Conference for Kentucky. However, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound Gerken tries to use his football prowess to promote his faith and lists “follower of Christ” as the top of his profile on [...] The post UK’s star shooter is im
My radio days aren’t so far behind me that I don’t remember how faithfully people listened or the kindness they always showed me. Now, every so often, someone will stop me and tell me how much they enjoy reading Struttin’ Time in The Mountain Eagle — even people who don’t hunt or fish. That means more to me than you [...] The post I’m very grateful for friends, readers and good memories first appe
There’s just something timeless about a summer cookout with friends, family or neighbors. Whether it’s the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill or the smell of your favorite seasonal sides, the event invokes nostalgia and camaraderie. While the spotlight may land on the burgers and barbecued fare, seasoned grill masters know the supporting cast matters, too. Makers of soft, [...] The post 6 Savv
Members of the Letcher County Homemakers recently traveled to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg, where they toured the restored Shaker community, learned about its unique history and traditions, and enjoyed a day of fellowship. The trip included lunch at Marcella’s Restaurant in Mount Vernon. The excursion was sponsored through the Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service. The p
Hello, everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful week and holiday weekend. The heat certainly wore me out. We stayed home for the Independence Day festivities, and I spent most of the time sitting on the porch with a fan. I think I’ll make plans for next year. It was also a sad weekend for our family. My cousin, [...] The post CAT managed an escape from the screened porch first appeared on The Moun
Funeral services for Juanita Adams Wright, 83, were held Friday, June 26 at the Cram Creek Pentecostal Church near Mayking. Mrs. Wright died June 23 while surrounded by her children and other family members. The widow of Daniel Van Wright, the man who “brought light to her life,” she was a caring and loving mother to surviving daughters Tammie Isom [...] The post Funeral services held for Juanita
In the latest round, eight counties — including Perry, Letcher and Johnson — and two cities are sharing funds to fix or replace 10 bridges.
Kentucky took part in a national takedown that charged hundreds of people across 45 states. Six people now face state or federal charges.
KSP says they responded to the scene of single-vehicle crash on U.S. 23 in the Pikeville community of Pike County on Wednesday.
Edelen framed the project as an opportunity for coal communities to benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
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.
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 .