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Omnibus bill would ban kratom sales, limit school levies and tax prediction markets

FRANKFORT — A 380-page bill that underwent significant changes before advancing late in this year’s legislative session would ban the sale of kratom, restrict a type of school board taxation and tax prediction markets, among other changes. The latest version of House Bill 757, sponsored by Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton, passed Wednesday morning out of [...]

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers seeks tips on vandalism, port a potty fire at Lexington park

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is seeking help finding those responsible for a string of crimes at one of Lexington’s newest parks.

Vertiv expanding in Ironton; more than 500 jobs announced locally

Vertiv says Ohioans can expect more than 700 jobs to come to the state through 2029.

Kentucky opens absentee ballot registration for May primary

Kentucky voters can begin registering for absentee ballots this weekend, seven weeks ahead of the state’s primary election in May.

Jenks Framing on First Look at Four

A business in our area is offering custom framing for our artwork and keepsakes.

Supreme Court sides with Christian therapist in conversion therapy case

Eight justices rule Christian counselor's free speech violated by Colorado conversion therapy ban

“Pizza Paws” Fundraiser for Police K-9 Teams | Little Caesars Pizza

A fundraiser at Little Caesars this month is helping out our local police and their K-9 partners.

First Alert Forecast

Storm watch this evening then better into the Easter weekend. Tony lays out the forecast.

PREVIEW: Kentucky Gymnastics hosts Lexington Regional

Post-season play is returning to Lexington for the first time in more than a decade this weekend. BBN Tonight gets you ready for it with our exclusive Kentucky gymnastics coverage.

Kentucky college students assisting in Artemis II moon mission

Astronauts are headed back to the moon, and Kentucky is an important part of the Artemis II mission.

Wind phone offers healing for those grieving, one conversation at a time

High up on a hillside outside Portland, Oregon, an old rotary phone sits quietly among the trees. It does not ring, and you will not hear another voice on it.

Federal Trial Date Pushed Back for Luigi Mangione

A judge delayed Mangione’s federal trial by at least a month, citing scheduling conflicts with his separate New York state case.

Man charged in fatal crash now accused of sexual relationship with teen

VICCO, Ky. -- A Perry County man who was charged with murder for his connection to a fatal UTV crash in February now faces new charges based on allegations that came to light after the crash. Noah Back, 26, of Vicco, was a passenger in the crash Feb. 28, along with another man and two 16-year-old girls. One of the teens was driving at the time, and the other, Emilynn Clark, died of injuries sustai

Summer warmth rolls along into the late week

It was an unseasonably warm start to April across Central and Eastern Kentucky (no joke) as the summer-like feel stayed locked in Wednesday. A steady southwest wind continued to push warmer air into the commonwealth and with a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs climbed into the upper 70s and low 80s. A slow moving frontal system to our...

Broken tail light sends Floyd man to jail on meth trafficking charge

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- A broken tail light was all it took to send a Floyd County man to jail for meth trafficking. A Magoffin County sheriff's deputy was on patrol Tuesday evening along Route 378 at Far Middle Fork, when he noticed a car with a malfunctioning tail light, so he pulled it over. In the police report, the deputy noted that the driver, Jackie Bailey, 44, of Harold, seemed nervous and ev

15th Region baseball standings – April 1, 2026

With baseball season in full swing heading into April, Mountain Top Sports plans to release weekly rankings. These rankings are completely based on opinion, and the crew would love to hear your feedback on who we got right and who you guys think we are sleeping on. Stay tuned to our Mountain Top Sports website and Facebook page for our weekly ranking updates! As of April 1, 2026: The post 15th Reg

15th Region softball standings - April 1, 2026

With softball season in full swing heading into April, Mountain Top Sports plans to release weekly rankings. These rankings are completely based on opinion, and the crew would love to hear your feedback on who we got right and who you guys think we are sleeping on. Stay tuned to our Mountain Top Sports website and Facebook page for our weekly ranking updates! As of April 1, 2026: The post 15th Reg

Lawmakers pass Kentucky State University makeover after some changes are made to bill

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly approved a bill Wednesday to transition the state's only public historically Black university into a polytechnic institution, after a House committee amended the measure to honor the campus’ legacy. Republicans and Democrats on the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee unanimously approved a new version of Senate Bill 185, which [...]

We all get old sometime

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you are holding a stick and everyone you come across looks like a pinata? That sums up my [...]

Connecting the dots

Exodus 5:1 "And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto [...]

BY THE BOOK 2 of 2: A look at Kentucky high school all-time pitching records

There may a few less statistics that come to mind when considering achievements on the mound - strikeouts being the first to come to mind for most. Then you have wins, of course. Surely, too, there are walks and batters hit by pitch, the less dignified of pitching records. For now, we're going to focus on the positives. But aside from wins and strikeouts, there are the rare moments for pitchers, t

Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases prompt state health alert

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - As warmer weather arrives, public health officials are warning residents across the state to take action now in order to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses. Ticks [...]

State warns drivers: Put down phone or face penalties

FRANKFORT -- April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Kentuckians are being reminded by state highway safety officials to drive distraction-free to keep themselves and others safe on the [...]

Floyd women charged with drug trafficking after police raid Pikeville hotel room

PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Two Floyd County women have been arrested for drug trafficking, after police raided their hotel room in Pikeville. Early Wednesday morning, Pikeville Police served a search warrant for room 321 at Comfort Suites as part of a drug investigation. They reported finding fentanyl, meth, cocaine and a variety of pills, along with cash, packaging materials and cutting agents. The occupa

Stines files affidavit seeking judge’s removal from murder trial

WHITESBURG, Ky. -- A former Letcher County sheriff accused of murder is not giving up on his efforts to have the judge presiding over his case disqualified. Former Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines is charged with murder for the Sept. 19, 2024, shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge's chambers. Back in December, a hearing in the case was abruptly canceled after the parties a

A resurrection week reflection

If I could go back to those early years of motherhood, I'd still smile at the egg hunts, the chocolate bunnies, the coloring contests, the painted eggs. Those were sweet [...]

Vocational students lead the way in Letcher schools

Vocational school students in Letcher County are working at more than 10 agencies and businesses across the county, and 95 percent of them are expected to graduate “post-secondary ready,” Area Technology Center Principal Casey Breeding said. Addressing the Letcher County Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting, Breeding said the state set a goal of 75 percent of students [...] The post V

How Jake Feldhaus grew into Kentucky’s best player

When Jake Feldhaus of Madison Central was named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball, it came as no surprise to his father, Deron Feldhaus, a former University of Kentucky player. “I was pretty confident. I studied the other players,” said Deron Feldhaus, who was one of “The Unforgettables” under Rick Pitino at UK. “(Madison Central coach) Allen (Feldhaus) does a great job of [...] The post How Jake Feldhaus

Spring crappie run comes with need to let some grow up

I’ve heard all kinds of sayings about fishing — the best times to go, moon phases, weather, water levels and just about everything else. Some of those sayings seem to hold true, while others are just old advice that’s been passed around for years. But one saying I’ve always believed is this: when the dogwood trees bloom, it’s time to [...] The post Spring crappie run comes with need to let some gr

What keeps me busy when I’m not on a hunting trip

Struttin’ Time readers, I often get asked a question: “Steve, what do you do when you’re not hunting or fishing?” I usually just pass over that question. But after this weekend, I’ve decided to tell all of you exactly what I do. Listen closely — I spend my extra time with friends, just like you. I’m going to use this [...] The post What keeps me busy when I’m not on a hunting trip first appeared o

30 people turn out for ‘No Kings’ event

Pictured above are some of the 30 people turned out for the No Kings III protest in Whitesburg on Saturday. The event drew an estimated 8 million people in towns and cities across the country. The protest is intended to voice displeasure with President Donald Trump and the billionaire class. According to estimates, at least 8 million attended one of [...] The post 30 people turn out for ‘No Kings’

McGrath: Rising costs top concerns for voters in eastern Kentucky area

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath said rising costs for health care, energy and everyday goods are the top concerns she is hearing from voters across Eastern Kentucky. During a campaign stop in Whitesburg last week, McGrath said affordability — particularly insurance premiums — is driving frustration among residents. “I’m hearing the same thing everywhere — prices,” she said. “How [...]

Shut out: Just another day in the power frat that is Kentucky's legislature

On March 26, I arrived early at the Kentucky Capitol Annex with the expectation that House Bill 78 — to protect the $91 billion firearms industry from lawsuits — might be presented in Senate Judiciary even though that committee had still, as of 8 a.m., not posted a public agenda for their 9 a.m. meeting. [...]

Crunch time: KY legislature has one day to finish big to-do list without risking vetoes

FRANKFORT — With just one working day before breaking for the veto period, the Kentucky legislature still has to approve a two-year state budget. Senate President Robert Stivers told reporters Tuesday night that a final version of House Bill 500, the $31 billion executive branch budget, could be published online later in the evening. “Documents [...]

Freyer on fire with two homers as Green Dragons torch Cosby

An Enterprise Staff Report Harlan junior third baseman Eli Freyer was a one-man wrecking crew Tuesday as he drove in six runs on two home runs to lead the Green [...]

KY bill making sweeping changes to Medicaid adds copays (but they’re lower now)

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate has lowered the copays Medicaid patients would have to pay under a bill that proposes a work requirement and other sweeping changes to the federal-state program. House Bill 2 proposed adding copays of $35 for inpatient hospital services and $8 copays for prescription glasses and contacts. In the Senate version, [...]

Vehicle collides with fire engine as floodgates were being tested

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Grays Knob man who reportedly fell asleep while returning home from work early Sunday morning collided with a fire truck set up to block [...]

JACES students explore science through pig heart dissection

James A. Cawood Elementary School students recently engaged in hands-on learning by dissecting pig hearts in the school’s science lab. The activity was led by science teacher Ben Johnson, whose [...]

One arrested, one still being sought, following Magoffin drug raid

SALYERSVILLE, Ky. -- One man has been arrested, but deputies are on the hunt for another, following a drug raid at a Magoffin County home. Magoffin County sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at a Lakeville home of Eddie McFarland, 34, on Sunday. Sheriff Bill Meade tells Mountain Top News the raid was the culmination of a long drug investigation that resulted in several undercover buys. Mead

ACT and The App provide more than drama skills

Golden Alert issued for missing Floyd County man

Asa Chasteen, 30, was last seen in the Martin community walking toward City Hall. His current whereabouts are unknown.

Harlan County investigators renew push for answers in 4-year disappearance

Lamb was 52 years old when he was last seen on March 25, 2022, in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Baptist Health Corbin expansion reaches major construction milestone

The new patient wing is designed around patients and families, with more modern, healing-focused space to improve comfort, privacy and access to care.

Kentucky Power granted informal conference to discuss possible rehearing on rate case issues

The Kentucky Public Service Commission on March 27 granted Kentucky Power's request for an informal conference to consider the possibility of the company being granted a rehearing on certain matters in its recently decided rate case.

Pike-based coal company files for bankruptcy

A Pike County-based coal company has filed for bankruptcy.

First in State

Braelyn Meade, from Johnson County, won first place at the state level for her Conservation Art entry, up against students from the 121 conservation districts across the state. The Johnson County Conservation District Awarded Braelyn with a trophy, plaque and monetary prize for her hard work. Braelyn is the daughter of Justin and Angelica Meade, [...]

Man on parole for shooting officer arrested on drug trafficking charges

Powers was convicted of shooting at Prestonsburg Police Officer Adam Dixon in 2015.

Knott County family rescues injured owl with help from wildlife rehabilitator

After bringing the owl home, the family researched how to get the animal proper help. They found Mountain View Wildlife Rehabilitation, a nonprofit based out of Hazard.

Former Pike resident indicted on federal child porn charges

A former Pike County resident has been indicted on federal charges related to child pornography.

Bond reduction denied in child porn case

A bond reduction request for a man charged with the possession of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor has been denied, according to court documents.

Eastern Kentucky man advocating for fire department funding after losing home

Jacobs said he is grateful for the three volunteer fire departments that responded, all of which are volunteer.

Pike man pleads guilty in federal meth case

A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to a federal methamphetamine trafficking charge.

Pikeville Independent Schools open after threat investigation, juvenile in custody

Superintendent David Trimble confirmed the warning with WYMT, saying there was an online threat that named Pikeville High School and specific students.