A father in Florida forgot his 18-month-old son in the backseat and later found him dead during daycare pickup, according to reports.
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Author Amie Aya-ay and her daughter, Jolie, joined Susan and Martina on the blue couch.
Authorities have released the identity of a body found in a burning car earlier this month in Kanawha County.
Actor Michael Byrne, best known for his role as the villain in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” died June 20, according to several reports.
A Tennessee Christian school will have to pay thousands of dollars to a student it reportedly prevented from graduating.
President Donald Trump will join the dedication ceremony Wednesday for Theodore Roosevelt's Presidential Library in North Dakota, honoring the nation's 26th president.
As Kentucky's largest utilities, it's our privilege to serve Louisville, Lexington and all of our customers whose families, homes and businesses are in more than 90 Kentucky counties. We've supported [...]
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants are subject to Fourth Amendment protections, strengthening privacy rights for cellphone location data.
Kimberly Keagy and Meteorologist John Gross are on WSAZ+ talking about the heat wave.
Kerr Kriisa will suit up for La Familia, the Kentucky alumni team, in The Basketball Tournament this summer, the team announced Tuesday.
Kentuckians living with addiction can call Kentucky’s help line at 833-859-4357.
Republican Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball’s office has released findings from its special examination of Jefferson County Public Schools, including the district “lacks a current and cohesive plan that outlines district priorities and goals.”
A century ago, in 1926, Kentucky lawmakers adopted “the native redbird, commonly known as the Kentucky cardinal... [as] the official state bird of Kentucky (KRS 2.080).” In doing so, Kentucky pioneered environmental stewardship, becoming the first US state to formally adopt a state bird. While I write today to celebrate a century of the native [...]
Meade-McKenzie served as CEO of Kentucky River Community Care for 12 years.
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will step up patrols on Kentucky's waterways during the upcoming Independence Day weekend, working to ensure everyone enjoys a safe [...]
A coalition of consumer advocacy, environmental and renewable energy groups is calling on Kentucky’s utility regulator to study various aspects of utility affordability for ratepayers, including the potential costs of data centers and fossil fuels. In a letter dated Sunday, the groups are asking the Kentucky Public Service Commission to investigate “the drivers of rising [...]
FRANKFORT - The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning that hot and oppressively humid conditions are forecast through the rest of this week, prompting the issuance of Heat Advisories and [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Gov. Andy Beshear appeared on CNN News Central Monday morning, where he discussed the state's response to the catastrophic weekend flooding in Kentucky. When asked how [...]
A Kentucky judicial watchdog group says it is concerned about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s involvement in the upcoming Court of Appeals election. The Kentucky Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee said in a Saturday statement that Beshear has been fundraising for Court of Appeals Judge Will Moynahan, who is currently facing Fayette Circuit Court Judge Lucy VanMeter. [...]
By Sean Daniels Spiritual Gifts As our nation approaches the celebration of its 250th birthday, I find myself reflecting on just how blessed we are to live in the United [...]
Dr. Colby French Spiritual Gifts In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to mistake religious activity for genuine faith. Churches are filled with calendars, programs and traditions, yet Jesus never [...]
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 [..
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 [...]
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 [...]
Everyone wants jobs, just not in their backyard.
There's a delicious bit of irony playing out in stadiums across the United States. The icing on the multi-layered cake is that it's all being broadcast by Rupert Murdoch.
The sightings are normal behavior for this time of year, according to John Hast, bear program coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
Sensory processing associated with Autism effects how the nervous system receives and responds to environmental and internal stimuli. Up to 90 percent of children with Autism experience sensory issues, which greatly impact their daily living.
The University of Pikeville announced in a statement on June 25 that it generated a $152.6 million economic impact in Eastern Kentucky in fiscal year 2025.
As the 17th century dawned and Jamestown embarked on its groundbreaking journey, Pocahontas, a fearless and visionary Powhatan woman, forged an unbreakable bond between two cultures, masterfully navigating the delicate balance of survival and cooperation through her pioneering di
Darrell Dean Cornett, 92, a retired NASA engineer from Arab, Alabama, carried on a family tradition dating back more than 70 years to the end of the Korean War when he rang the family dinner bell at the Cornett family reunion in Blackey. More photos appear inside. The post Bell still calls family together first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
Letcher Volunteer Fire Department is back on its feet a year after the department went broke and its fire and ambulance services stopped. The fire service is back open, and officials say Neon Fire and Rescue is expected to move an ambulance into the station soon. The Neon service is currently taking calls in the area from its Whitesburg substation. [...] The post Letcher Fire Dept. reopens as ex-c
Tornado sirens are something western Kentuckians and those in other parts of Tornado Alley are used to. But there is a move now to install sirens in Letcher County and link them to stream gauges that will be installed around eastern Kentucky. According to Chris Back, a grant writer with the Kentucky River Area Development District, the U.S. Geological Survey [...] The post ‘Warning sirens’ in work
“Malachi always had a football in his hands,” said Torino Brown, Malachi’s father. “His uncle was about 6-foot-5, and Malachi always prayed for height and the other abilities that God has blessed him with. He was always doing drills as a kid, and I told him if he kept working, he could be special. He took me seriously and put [...] The post Family, football fuel UK recruit from Corbin first appear
It seems summertime has arrived for sure in our area. Daytime temperatures are reaching into the upper 80s and 90s, and the humidity can be very high, making it difficult to fish during mid-day. When we go fishing this time of year, we try to go early in the morning, late in the evening or even at night. The temperatures [...] The post Finding bass and crappie in the summer heat first appeared on
I have been telling you that after my Lake Erie fishing trip — where, after many setbacks, we still managed to catch a boatload of walleye — my next fishing adventure would be to St. Augustine, Florida, in August. Well, plans change, and this time they changed for the better. I have been invited to fish with Morgan’s Guide Service [...] The post The best part isn’t always about the fish you catch
When Arch and Artie Cornett hosted the first Cornett family reunion on the family homeplace off River Road in Blackey near the end of the Korean War, three of their children — Elwood Cornett, 88, Darrell Dean Cornett, 96, and Mildred Cornett Strunk — were there to take part. More than 70 years later, the three surviving members of the [...] The post Family tradition has endured over 70 years first
A Blackey man was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment after allegedly coasting his vehicle with two children inside down Pound Mountain in the wrong lanes of U.S. 23. Zachary Allen Jones, 28, 87 Iris Hill, Blackey, is charged with first-degree possession of controlled substance (first offense, methamphetamine), and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. According to Jenkins Poli
“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 .