De’Vonte Coleman, 17, and Charleston Wright, 16, both died in shootings that police said were accidental.
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A church that helped escaped slaves find their way through Ohio is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
A new Everyday Adoption Center is now open in Lexington to help pets find forever homes. The grand opening featured giveaways and free pet food.
Miss Kentucky 2025 Ariana Rodriguez held the annual "Luckiest Benefit" at the Singletary Center to support youth in the foster care system.
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Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Lexington for a third 'No Kings' protest on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Fayette County Detention Center's website, the Kentucky Powerball winner has been arrested in Lexington.
Kentucky Powerball winner, James Farthing, was arrested on second degree burglary and marijuana possession charges in Lexington.
West Virginia State Police Troopers say 48-year-old John Carey of Williamson, who is the Chief of the Williamson Fire Department, was arrested on Friday, March 27th relating to a shooting that occurred on December 19th, 2025.
Five members of the Harlan Dojo Of Mixed Martial Arts were winners at the Elite Martial Arts Challenge (EMAC) Kentucky State Championship 2A State Sport Karate Tournament in Elizabethtown. The [...]
A dealership employee in Tennessee has been charged after being accussed of taking a customer’s vehicle.
Lexington is among cities in all 50 states participating in a ‘No Kings’ rally Saturday.
A Kansas City woman says she is recovering in the hospital after being shot multiple times during an Uber ride.
The event included more than 110 participants and added four additional holes to the course to accommodate the number of people.
This year’s event includes 80 participating teams from Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and several other states.
No Kings protests were scheduled in almost 40 Kentucky towns, large and small, on Saturday. Here are some scenes from Bowling Green, Lexington and Louisville. Click on photo for caption.
LOUISVILLE — Thousands rallied across Kentucky on Saturday in No Kings protests against the administration of President Donald Trump. Cindy Campbell of Louisville led a march around downtown from her wheelchair — along with her son and granddaughter — holding a sign that said “No Kings in America since 1776.” “We feel very strongly that [...]
The Kentucky State Police responded to a call received early Thursday evening regarding a vehicular accident involving a pedestrian on U.S. 421 and West Central Street in downtown Harlan near [...]
By John Henson Sports Writer On the first Saturday of his high school baseball career, Harlan County seventh grader Logan Mills earned his first varsity win. On the second Saturday, [...]
Fort Worth, Texas (ABC 36 News Now) — The No. 5 seed Kentucky Wildcats’ season ended in the Sweet Sixteen with an 76-54 loss to the No. 1 seed Texas Longhorns at Dickies Arena in Regional 3. The Wildcats scored the first points of the game on Saturday, but the Longhorns responded with a 15-0 run and did not look...
The University of Kentucky Wildcats reached the NCAA Sweet 16, something that hadn't been accomplished in a decade, and fell to the 2026 SEC Champions, Texas, with a final score of 76-54.
The Kentucky Women’s basketball season has come to an end at the hands of the Texas Longhorns in the Sweet 16.
Arrived at Kentucky after stint at Baylor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A bill aimed at keeping pedestrians from standing near busy state roads is on Governor Beshear's desk following passage by the House and Senate. "If we can prevent one accident, one fatality over the next few years, then we feel like this bill would have been worthwhile," said Rep. Kevin Jackson, R-District 20....
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A major project addressing the housing crisis in Lexington and Fayette County is complete, bringing 38 affordable housing units for seniors to the area. Nearly 14 months after breaking ground in January 2025, The Oaks at Woodland project is finished. The development is a partnership between Woodland Christian Church and Winterwood Inc. "Today...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Graduation dates for Lexington's high school seniors were announced by Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins during Thursday's FCPS board meeting. Those dates and times are as follows: Frederick Douglass High School: Thursday, June 4 at 10 a.m. Henry Clay High School: Thursday, June 4 at 2 p.m. Lafayette High School: Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m. Tates...
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) An arrest citation reveals that a Bowling Green man was arrested and charged with DUI while riding a horse. According to the citation, on Thursday evening, an officer with the Bowling Green Police Department was traveling on Glen Lily Road when he saw a man "slumped over on a horse in the opposite...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) The second annual "Look Good. Feel Good" job fair in Lexington connected people recovering from addiction and those returning from jail with employment opportunities. More than 30 employers and staffing agencies attended the event, with some interviewing candidates and offering jobs on the spot. The job fair also provided free haircuts and clothing on-site...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky State Police and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have recently put out warnings to consumers regarding spam texts impersonating their agencies. "In the last week we have received a lot of calls, emails, and direct messages saying 'is this you, this text demanding I pay' and the quick answer is absolutely not," said...
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Mason D. Farley, 22, of Harlan, faces several charges, including trafficking and possession of methamphetamine. Just after midnight Friday morning, officer Jesse Howard of the [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Cumberland woman faces jail and prison time for drug charges following her sentencing recently in Harlan Circuit Court. A final judgment on a guilty [...]
Asa Chasteen, 30, was last seen in the Martin community walking toward City Hall. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Lamb was 52 years old when he was last seen on March 25, 2022, in Harlan County, Kentucky.
The new patient wing is designed around patients and families, with more modern, healing-focused space to improve comfort, privacy and access to care.
FRANKFORT — An amendment added to an advancing bill Friday by Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne would override the state wildlife management agency’s efforts to regulate wake boats on rivers and lakes throughout Kentucky. Osborne, R-Prospect, successfully added the amendment to Senate Bill 39, sponsored by Republican Sen. Gary Boswell, which would exempt private landowners [...]
LOUISVILLE — A warrant for the arrest of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has been lifted for now through an emergency order by the state Court of Appeals. The order comes three days after Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson sentenced Bevin to 60 days in jail for contempt of court after she said he [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. – UK Athletics will host the UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth the morning of Saturday, April 25. The race will begin and end at Kroger Field and guide participants through various athletic facilities on south campus. “This is one of our favorite events of the year and we are excited to have Big Blue Nation on campus for a fun and exciting community event that highlights some of
LONDON, Ky. -- A Pike County man with a history of sex crimes against children has been indicted on federal child porn charges. A federal grand jury indicted Gary Don Hampton, 49, of Virgie, on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. Hampton was first arrested and charged in Pike Circuit Court with 20 counts of possession of child porn back in September 2023. That case was dismissed
Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you [...]
by RODERICK MULLINS NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In a move many fans and historians consider long overdue, the Country Music Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the Stanley Brothers have been inducted into its ranks, rectifying a decades-long omission of the seminal bluegrass duo. The announcement of the Dickenson County musical duo was made by country star Marty Stuart during the Medallion Ceremony. Joini
by RODERICK MULLINS RICHMOND, Va. -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently announced board appointments with two individuals representing Dickenson County. “When I think about the more than 100 Virginians we’ve appointed to boards and commissions in just 60 days, I think about what they represent — wide-ranging professional experience, an unwavering commitment to their communities, and a willingness to
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- A man is dead following a motorcycle crash Thursday in Floyd County. According to Kentucky State Police, Shane Allen was operating a 2008 Honda Silver Wing along Route 1428 near Cow Creek just after 6:30 Thursday evening, when his motorcycle left the road and struck a utility pole. Allen was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The incident remains under investigation. T
SALYERSVILLE – A local artist seeking healing through art and scripture combined the two for an exhibit, now on display at the Magoffin County Public Library. Debbie Lemaster, a retired art teacher from both Johnson County and Magoffin County schools, lost her son 13 years ago this June and said she wanted to do something [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A former Herald Whitaker Middle School teacher took a plea deal in Magoffin County Circuit Court last week, accepting five years in prison on charges related to inappropriate communications with a juvenile. Jordan Cobb, 32, of Coon Creek Rd., in Salyersville, appeared in court on Thursday, March 19, and pleaded guilty to one [...]
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, [...]
FRANKFORT - Members of the General Assembly voted to approve HB 312. This bill, sponsored by State Representative Savannah Maddox of Dry Ridge, is a straightforward but important statutory update [...]
Frankfort, Kentucky - Members of the General Assembly voted to approve HB 448. The measure, sponsored by State Representative Tony Hampton, would clarify and modernize the sharing of criminal history [...]
Powers was convicted of shooting at Prestonsburg Police Officer Adam Dixon in 2015.
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.
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 [...]
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
by RODERICK MULLINS 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 re
by RODERICK MULLINS 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 b
Jacobs said he is grateful for the three volunteer fire departments that responded, all of which are volunteer.
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.
Pikeville Independent Schools Superintendent David Trimble said March 25 that a juvenile is in custody after threats were made against 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.
Editor's note: Story has been corrected to reflect the DUI charge was amended to first offense.
The Center for Rural Development is accepting grant applications for the 2026 Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission mini-grant program.
A resolution presented to the Pike County Fiscal Court supporting transparency and public accountability in the management audit of Kentucky Power passed unanimously during its meeting on March 17.
A Pike County man is facing charges including DUI and first-degree wanton endangerment after a crash in Floyd County.
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 .