With Fourth of July weekend inching closer, some road closures are scheduled to accommodate the area’s events.
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A state trooper was killed in the line of duty Wednesday while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Gov. Andy Beshear has a clear message on data centers: Not one penny of Kentuckians' electric bills should rise because of them. Any data center that wants to locate in Kentucky must pay for 100% of its own energy, including any new generation it requires. Companies that can't meet that standard, he says, aren't welcome. [...]
A father is facing charges after he allegedly left his disabled adult son in a bathtub for seven weeks.
Dillon Gaudet has your First Alert Weather Day forecast on this Thursday morning.
The victim was shot on Malabu Drive the night of Wednesday, July 1, according to police, and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
A man is facing charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence after a crash that killed a mother and three of her children.
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive.
Folarin Balogun put the United States ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup's round of 32 match on Wednesday night with his third goal of the tournament, then got a red card early in the second half that forced the Americans to play a man short.
A motorcycle crash has shutdown Fifth Street Road in Wayne County, just before the Cabell County line.
One week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela killing more than 2,000 people and leaving others missing, Venezuelans in Lexington are organizing donation drives to help those back home.
Edelen framed the project as an opportunity for coal communities to benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A Richmond woman's quick stop at the Mt. Vernon C-Store turned into an unforgettable moment when she scratched off a $2 Kentucky Humane Society Scratch-off and uncovered the game's $30,000 top prize. Melanie Fisher plays Kentucky Lottery scratch-offs regularly, often choosing tickets that support causes she cares about, the lottery...
Patty Jo Hedges-Ward, one of the most decorated players in Kentucky women's basketball history, will be inducted into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Anderson Communities is offering a new affordable housing option for adults 55 years and older in Lexington, addressing what property managers describe as a growing crisis of senior loneliness and housing affordability. The development, named Golden Oaks, is located in the McConnell's Trace subdivision off Leestown Road. Residents share a...
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The Bell County football family is mourning the loss of two coaches whose influence stretched far beyond the field, classroom, and mat, a post from Bell County Football detailed. Coach Stephen Ely and Coach Canady both shaped generations of students and athletes through their leadership, toughness, and dedication, the...
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Temperatures across the Commonwealth are high, leaving much of the state under an extreme heat advisory, causing danger to those without a home. The weather is now pushing many people to area shelters to get relief from the heat, including Georgetown residents. Heather Johnson, the director of The Gathering...
Tensions ran high in a Fayette County courtroom Wednesday, as a Lexington man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the death of his 9-month-old daughter.
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.
Thursday: Extreme Heat Warning for central and eastern Kentucky. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid and upper 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Friday: Extreme Heat Warning for central an d eastern Kentucky. 20% chance for afternoon/evening showers and storms. Highs in the mid and upper 90s. Lows in the low and mid 70s. Saturday: 20% chance for isolated showers...
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - A 34-year-old woman is facing charges of wanton endangerment and endangering the welfare of a minor after Laurel County Sheriff's deputies found a malnourished 12-day-old baby at home off Echo Valley Road in Laurel County. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office reported that Rachel Denning was arrested Tuesday afternoon at around 3 p.m. following a...
I recall that while growing up, I always wanted to hang around the older people. While kids my age were busy giving each other "Noogies", I wanted to hang out [...]
By John Henson Managing Editor Work is progressing quickly on a major addition that will more than double the size of the Clover Fork Clinic in Evarts. Jack Miniard, the [...]
It's also expanding its shelter, advocacy and other services.
Oppressive Heat Continues Across the Bluegrass We're starting off another day on a warm and muggy note across central and eastern Kentucky, and the heat isn't letting up anytime soon. Temperatures have already climbed into the mid to upper 80s this morning and will continue rising into the low to mid 90s this afternoon. Combined with high humidity, it will...
LOUISVILLE — Jefferson County Clerk David Yates says “a clerical error by a former employee” prevented eight voters from casting a ballot in the 44th House District during Kentucky’s May primary. In that race, incumbent Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, D-Shively, lost by five votes to Democratic challenger Kenya Wade. A recanvass was previously requested and completed. [...]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the County [...]
For the last several years, a good night's sleep was something I only thought belonged to those select people who had no worries or stress. You know the folks I [...]
Officials are warning residents to take precautions as dangerous heat and humidity continue across Kentucky through at least Friday. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire state through 8 p.m. EDT Friday, prompting local governments to open cooling centers. In Letcher County, the recreation center in Whitesburg has been opened as a cooling station. [...] The
Neon Fire and Rescue will station an ambulance at the Letcher Volunteer Fire Department beginning this week in an effort to improve emergency response times in the lower end of Letcher County. Letcher County Judge/Executive Terry Adams announced the plan during a special meeting of the Letcher Fiscal Court on Monday. Adams said Neon Fire Chief Carter Bevins has agreed [...] The post Neon Fire & Re
Hello, everyone. I hope you’ve all had a good week. The heat and humidity have returned, along with some much-needed rain. It looks like we’re in for a hot Independence Day weekend. Please be careful if you’re celebrating with fireworks. The rain arrived during our Gibson Family Reunion. Fortunately, we stayed dry inside, except for a couple of the younger [...] The post Family reunions fill busy
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKCTC), in partnership with Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), has launched the Promise Scholars Program, a summer bridge initiative designed to help recent graduates of Letcher County Central High School successfully transition to college. The Promise Scholars Program provides students with an opportunity to begin building the academic, personal, an
Letcher County will use the last of the Covid-19 relief money it received to repair outdoor playgrounds and assist fire departments with insurance. The Letcher Fiscal Court voted this week to replace four sets of playground equipment that is damaged, outdated, or was removed because it was defective. Any money remaining will be given to fire departments in the county [...] The post Leftover funds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have horrible neck, shoulder, back and hip pain, which are all from different traumas. I’ve been seeing a pain doctor for the past 14 years. I started out by taking 5 mg of Vicodin and 4 mg of trazodone. Over the years, my prescriptions have been raised to 7.5 mg of oxycodone four times a day [...] The post Her pain meds quit working first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
When the Kentucky General Assembly could not reconcile the House and Senate versions of Senate Bill 4 — a measure best known for restructuring the Jefferson and Fayette county school boards — its free conference committee added something neither chamber had debated: a Center for American Civics at the University of Kentucky. UK never asked [...]
By John Henson Managing Editor A standout offensive guard on Evarts’ 1990 Class A regional championship team and later the last head football coach at his alma mater, Ovie Canady [...]
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 [...]
Kentuckians living with addiction can call Kentucky’s help line at 833-859-4357.
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 [...]
The Pike County Fiscal Court met on June 24 for a brief special meeting, during which members adopted the proposed 2026-2027 budget and addressed routine agenda items.
A non-profit vocational training school located in Salyersville is now seeking applications for its upcoming program.
Three people were arrested on methamphetamine trafficking charges during the course of a drug investigation by the Pikeville Police Department, according to court documents.
In the last few weeks, my administration received a number of calls and emails from Kentuckians concerned about painful cuts to Medicaid, behavioral health services and senior meals. These are very real and valid concerns that I want to address.
Everyone wants jobs, just not in their backyard.
The sightings are normal behavior for this time of year, according to John Hast, bear program coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
“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 .