FRANKFORT — A day after a plan was unveiled to shave Kentucky State University’s academic offerings and assign it a new polytechnic mission, senators unanimously passed the measure as a way to move the institution forward. Senate Bill 185 received a vote of 38-0 Thursday afternoon in the state Senate, sending it on to the House. [...]
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A Northern Kentucky family is standing firm by turning down $26 million to keep its farmland out of a developer’s hands.
A major project addressing the housing crisis in Lexington and Fayette County is complete, bringing 38 affordable housing units for seniors to the area.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - A Senate bill to protect teachers and school staff from violent students passed the Kentucky House on Wednesday, advancing an effort to require stricter disciplinary action [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - The Kentucky Senate has given approval to legislation that would allow the use of cameras on school bus stop arms, to catch those drivers who pass [...]
Liza Caldwell from the Cabell County Commission stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about local celebrations in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Legislation that would establish the offense of grooming a minor for sexual activity or other prohibited behavior passed the Kentucky Senate by a unanimous vote on [...]
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One resident says she's put out two abandoned fires in one week.
Netflix is once again raising its prices.
Skylar Osborne is a 13-year-old student at Herald Whitaker Middle School. She recently attended the USAG State Gymnastics meet in Beckley, West Virginia. Osborne competed as a Level 7 gymnast, where she took the state title on vault and bars, runner-up on floor, and a 3rd-place finish on beam. She also became the state all-around [...]
Magoffin County Health Department’s Abbie Conley was honored at the Kentucky Public Health Association Conference last week. Conley received the 2026 Sara C. Stice Award for her work as a health education coordinator. The Sara C. Stice Award honors one person from the state of Kentucky who has made an outstanding contribution in the field [...]
Kentucky’s population growth slowed to 0.5% in the past year, according to new U.S. Census estimates. Census researchers attribute the slowdown to declining migration and fewer births.
A judge in Detroit was shocked when a woman attended a virtual court appearance while she was driving.
Hazard Fire Department crews are battling wildfires threatening homes in the area. Personnel worked from around 4 p.m. yesterday evening until the early hours of this morning to contain the fires.
In a Congressional hearing Thursday, lawmakers warned that U.S. universities could be vulnerable to foreign espionage.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Great Crossing High School student and baseball player, Case Allen Wilson, died at the age of 16 on March 22 as a result of a Sunday morning collision in Scott County. Due to the expectation of a large crowd, the visitation and celebration for Case Allen Wilson will be held at Great Crossing...
A federal fugitive wanted in connection with a notorious 1988 Florida heist has died while hiding in North Carolina.
PIKEVILLE — Magoffin County defeated Pike County Central 8-3 for its first win in the 2026 high school baseball season on Monday, March 23. The win allowed Magoffin County to improve to 1-2. Magoffin County finished strong to secure the win. The Hornets led 4-3 at the end of the sixth inning. Magoffin County plated [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County High School senior Mason Nellipowitz is headed to the next level. Nellipowitz signed with the University of Pikeville football program during a ceremony held at MCHS on Wednesday, April 18. Among the leaders for Magoffin County on the gridiron in 2025, Nellipowitz produced both offensively and defensively during his high school [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Perry County Circuit Judge has sentenced a 58-year-old Hazard man convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children to three life sentences without the possibility of parole. According to a press release by the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman, in October, Harrison Cress was found guilty on two counts of sodomy in the...
We saw a mixed bag of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky Thursday with clouds and a cluster of thunderstorms across the northern half of the state during the morning hours followed by a summer-like afternoon with sunshine and strong southwest winds pushing temperatures into record territory. The combination of the sun and winds gusting over 30 miles per hour...
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky State University is partnering with state lawmakers on proposed legislation that would transition the school into a leading polytechnic institution over the next five years. Introduced by Chairman Chris McDaniel, with support from Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne, the plan includes a $50 million investment for a new Health Sciences...
“No spend” challenges are everywhere, but do they actually work? Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa finds ways to make a month of no extra spending successful for you.
HAZARD, Ky. -- A Perry County man has been given three life sentences for charges related to the sexual abuse of children. Harrison Cress, 58, of Slemp, was found guilty two counts of first-degree sodomy, one count of incest, and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse back in October. All of the charges dealt with victims younger than 12 years old. Prosecutors say Cress groomed multiple childre
LOUISVILLE — A hearing Friday over whether former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s estranged son, Jonah Bevin, is entitled to child support or educational assistance has been postponed after Bevin’s lawyers asked the state Supreme Court to remove the judge from the case. Jonah, who alleges his adoptive parents, Matt and Glenna Bevin, abandoned him at [...]
ASHLAND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Ashland Fire Department says that a 13-year-old is dead following a fire Tuesday evening involving multiple homes on Central Avenue in Ashland. According to officials, they received a call around 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday reporting a structure fire on Central Avenue. When arriving on the scene, officials say two homes were emitting...
CLINTWOOD, Va. -- The Dickenson County School Board met recently to discuss administrative business, financial reports, and student recognition for achievements. Reports were heard from representatives of the Dickenson County Education Association (DEA) regarding budget negotiations and upcoming conventions. In the Good News segment from county schools, Supt. Haydee Robinson recognized Braden Hill
CLINTWOOD, Va. -- The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors met March 24, addressing various administrative actions, grant approvals, resolutions and personnel matters. Supervisors approved a $30,000 grant application for new body cameras, with a county match of $7,302 in addition to approving the 2026 Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority user agreement. The board also authorized
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Deputies responding to a report of a domestic disturbance ended up taking a man to jail on drug trafficking charges. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office was called Wednesday night to a home at Spurlock. When they arrived, they spotted one of the suspects allegedly involved in the disturbance -- Shawn Spurlock, 34, of Staffordsville -- running behind the home and up a hill. The c
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A Pike County man has entered a guilty plea to a federal drug charge involving pounds of meth. Adam Lee Little Jr., 51, of Elkhorn City, appeared in Frankfort federal court on Wednesday, where he entered a guilty plea to possession of more than 500 grams of meth with the intent to distribute before a magistrate. Police raided Little's home on April 21, 2021, where they seized nea
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on March 27 in honor of Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, who was killed in Operation Epic Fury. ABC 36 media partner LEX 18 previously reported that according to the U.S. Department of War, Sgt. Pennington of Glendale, Kentucky, died on March...
There is an old story policy analysts like to tell about liquor laws. In the American South, two groups reliably showed up at the statehouse to support alcohol prohibition: Baptist ministers, who opposed drinking on moral grounds, and bootleggers, who opposed it on profit grounds. The Baptists supplied the righteous cover while the bootleggers supplied [...]
By Cheyenne Whitehead Teen Corner My deepest belief is that you shouldn’t judge someone based on certain aspects. It may sound cliche or basic because who wouldn’t believe the same [...]
Eighth-grade students from James A. Cawood Elementary School recently took part in a “College and Career Readiness” series hosted by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System where they explored [...]
A former Republican state senator came to the Capitol Annex Thursday morning to speak against a bill that would allow public agencies to ask for photo IDs from Kentuckians who make open records requests. Adrienne Southworth, an attorney from Lawrenceburg who lost her Senate seat in a Republican primary in 2024, raised concerns during a [...]
Jacobs said he is grateful for the three volunteer fire departments that responded, all of which are volunteer.
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Civil Lawsuits Shawn Williams, et al., vs. Zella Jones — custody. Liberty Federal Credit Union vs. Michael Vincent Witt — contract dispute. Heights Finance Corporation [...]
Paintsville baseball player Luke Stratton just achieved what every pitcher strives for. The junior right-handed pitcher was perfect on the mound Monday night against Shelby Valley. He threw six shoutout innings, struck out 11 batters, and did not allow a baserunner all night, and he did this only throwing 62 pitches with 51 strikes! He also ended the night with 2 RBI to help lead his team to a 10-
Kentucky's Republican primary for the seat of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is a contest of who can show the most love for Donald Trump - or the most hatred for [...]
Regret is a universal currency, but it gains interest with age. The missed chances we brushed off in our 20s, the tough conversations we dodged in our 30s, the adventures [...]
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A man who was convicted of shooting a Prestonsburg police officer back in 2015 has been arrested once again, this time for drug trafficking. Robert L. Powers, 38, of Sitka, was arrested Tuesday morning, after he was pulled over for suspected DUI and police found meth, marijuana and other drugs, along with drug sales paraphernalia inside his vehicle. He and a passenger, Hillary
PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Baseball team (13-10) fell 3-0 to No. 17 West Virginia on Tuesday night at Jack Cook Field in Huntington, West Virginia. “It was a really good college baseball game tonight. We really appreciate Herd Nation for coming out. It was a great crowd, great atmosphere here,” Herd Baseball Head Coach Greg Beals said. “Give their
In golf, there are links courses, parkland courses and desert courses — and, of course, putt-putt. But down a muddy trail scattered with fallen limestone and sandstone from an old railroad cut, a completely different kind of course is taking shape in Jenkins. When finished, the Boulder Run Disc Golf Course will wind through the woods and climb the side [...] The post A new kind of golf takes fligh
Letcher County Schools will have a new superintendent this fall. Denise Yonts, who has served in the position for the past eight years, announced this week that she will retire at the end of June after 33 years in the district. The Letcher County Board of Education work with the Kentucky School Boards Association to conduct a search for her [...] The post Superintendent stepping down after eight y
As residents across eastern Kentucky struggle with rising electric bills — and worry about the next increase — Kentucky Power has asked state regulators to approve a nearly $200 million project at a coal-fired power plant that helps supply electricity to the region. The utility filed an application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year seeking permission [...] The pos
Kentucky Power Company is asking state regulators to reconsider parts of a recent decision on its proposed rate increase, arguing that cuts ordered by the Kentucky Public Service Commission could harm the company’s financial stability and electric service reliability. In a motion for rehearing filed with the PSC, the utility challenges several elements of the Commission’s February order in its [..
New filings in the Mitchell power plant case show that state regulators and outside groups are closely scrutinizing Kentucky Power’s proposal to spend nearly $200 million on a new cooling tower. The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and a group representing large industrial customers have filed detailed questions asking the company to explain how the project will be paid for and [...] The post Ne
Turkey populations may be improving statewide, but harvest numbers in Letcher County tell a different story. With Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arriving soon, state officials say recent data shows turkey populations have rebounded in recent years, offering encouraging signs for the 2026 spring season. However, harvest numbers in Letcher County have declined over the past several yea
Eighth-grader Pierre Rondo made his state tournament debut last week for North Oldham, and it’s clear he’s already ahead of schedule. Now in his second varsity season, Rondo averaged 14 points and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. Of course, the name sounds familiar. His father, former University of Kentucky standout and NBA star Rajon [...] The post Kentucky’s nex
At last, it’s starting to feel like spring. We may still have a few scattered frosty mornings, but I believe the snow is probably behind us. I’m ready to get my garden started, get my boat ready, and head out for some early spring crappie fishing. There’s an old saying that when the dogwoods bloom, it’s time for crappie to [...] The post When the dogwoods bloom, it’s time to fish for crappie first
Superintendent David Trimble confirmed the warning with WYMT, saying there was an online threat that named Pikeville High School and specific students.
House Bill 2 addresses Medicaid, specifically the maximum charge for a copayment as well as requirements to be eligible for the program.
Michael Brown, Anthony Browning, and Michael Shortridge were arrested in January 2025, each charged with murder after Kentucky State Police troopers found Christopher Lester shot dead in the Steele community.
We, the people of Pike County, raised enough cane on Facebook, TikTok and in fiscal court lately to get a controversial landfill voted down, but I’m not ready to celebrate. Rural Pike County is still a public dump.
A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to his role in the death of a Virginia man in a shooting incident last year.
A Pike man and woman are facing charges, including child endangerment, after Kentucky State Police responded to a report of an assault.
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.
A Pike County woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to two charges of production of child pornography.
The Pike County Fiscal Court voted to increase the salaries for the county attorney and county coroner. The raises will be effective — following the current election cycle — in Jan. 2027.
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 .