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As I prayed about what the Lord wanted me to speak on this week, an image came instantly to my mind. It was the big blue bus. Not the kind [...]
A group of high school students put their training into action to help a substitute teacher who suffered a serious fall on campus.
How to spot the signs that it might be time for an older loved one to stop driving and how to talk about handing over the keys.
A 4-year-old girl helped rescue her grandmother after she fell, according to authorities.
The Dew Drop is considered the oldest unaltered rural jazz hall in the world.
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At 67 years old, Emma Gatewood became the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail.
The dog, now known as Franklin, has made “incredible strides” in his recovery, according to an update posted by the Lexington Humane Society.
Rain tapers off with clouds and a cool feel After a wet and occasionally stormy night, showers gradually wind down from northwest to southeast as a cold front pushes through the region. A few lingering showers may hang on a bit longer across southern and southeastern Kentucky, but most areas trend drier as the morning progresses. Clouds stick around for...
A woman is banned from teaching after she chugged gin in front of her students, according to a report.
George Clooney was born in Lexington, Kentucky.
Jesse Campbell watches the screen as his sister, Bonnie Adams (in derby hat) and Jesse’s wife, Cathy Campbell, celebrate the fact that history was made when the first woman Kentucky Derby trainer, Cherie DeVaux, won the race with Golden Tempo. The three, who were among a modern-day record of 24.4 million people viewing the race on television, were attending a [...] The post Watching and celebratin
The 100-year-old roses at Luann Vermillion’s home are often admired by passersby, but one woman allegedly took that admiration a step too far. Vermillion, of Whitesburg, was at work when her security cameras recorded a white SUV parked outside her fence, with shrubbery hanging out of a window, and a woman walking around her yard and porch with a shovel [...] The post Rose theft is caught on video
Allegations of sexual abuse, alcohol provided to minors, influential connections, and adults who may have looked the other way are all part of a Perry County vehicular murder case that continues to deepen with each new revelation. Noah Back, 26, who is charged with murder in the death of 16-year-old Emilynn Clark in an ATV crash in Vicco on February [...] The post Sex crime plea adds new layer to
Two Whitesburg Middle School students accused of making a school shooting threat may face school board expulsion hearings in addition to penalties from Letcher District Court. The students were detained April 30 after allegedly telling a classmate to kill herself and later making threats of a school shooting. They were taken to a juvenile detention facility in Jackson, where they [...] The post Sc
What was it like to have your son selected with the 153rd pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers? “It was both wonderful and gut wrenching at the same time,” said Jeff Burton, father of UK offensive lineman Jager Burton. “We were waiting (during the draft) and had been told so many things [...] The post UK’s Jager Burton just has to ‘do what he does’ in NFL first appeare
It’s that time of year again when big bluegill start getting active, and while I enjoy fishing for just about anything that will take a bait, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the big ones. My favorite is the largest member of the bluegill family — the redear, better known as the shellcracker. These fish can [...] The post Shellcrackers starting to bite at Carr Creek Lake first appea
Turkey season across the region seems to be going well. I’ve received a lot of photos from different locations, and one thing has really stood out to me — most of them are coming from women hunters. That may surprise some folks, but it shouldn’t. Truth be told, women hunters have played a big role in keeping our sport strong. [...] The post Women hunters are leading during this turkey season first
Storm-related costs being tracked by Kentucky Power Company have now reached nearly $20 million this year, according to filings with the state Public Service Commission, as the utility continues seeking approval to defer expenses that could eventually be charged to customers. In a filing submitted recently in Case No. 2026-00101, the company told the Public Service Commission (PSC) that a [...] Th
The Kentucky Board of Nursing warned the public about a scam call that is disguising its contact information as numbers from real agencies.
Cumberland Elementary School recently hosted a memorable Derby Day celebration, bringing together students, staff and community partners for a day full of fun, learning, and Kentucky tradition. Students in kindergarten [...]
FRANKFORT — Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville, is highlighting nearly $25 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding for communities across the 29th Senate District through House Joint Resolution (HJR) 81 [...]
By John Henson Sports Writer During a season in which they have won only eight games to this point, the Middlesboro Lady Jackets have saved their best for district opponents. [...]
The Harlan Lady Dragons won’t end the 2026 season with a winning record and may not win any championships, but there may not be any team in the 13th Region [...]
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky primary election is approaching on May 19, and there are a few steps you can take to make sure you know what to expect on your ballot. “The best thing to do is to be educated on what's on the ballot,” said Madison County Clerk Kenny Barger. “This time in...
Four young children in Lexington will spend this Mother's Day without their mother after she was shot and killed in September 2024.
A Fayette County Circuit judge rejected a plea agreement Tuesday for a woman charged with stealing more than $30,000 from former University of Kentucky women's basketball coach Kyra Elzy.
We enjoyed a nice warm-up to begin the first week of May with highs climbing back around average and even above across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Tuesday was no exception. The combination of clouds and sunshine along with a breezy southwest wind ahead of an approaching cold front helped push afternoon highs back into the low to mid-70s. Clouds...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Wildcats’ season came to a close with a 4–3 loss to Mississippi State in the first round of the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament. The Wildcats’ three runs were all driven in by senior Karissa Hamilton, who hit two home runs in Tuesday’s season-ending loss. Kentucky ace Sarah Haendiges pitched a near-complete...
PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS NEW ORLEANS — A major accolade has been added to an already historic season as Marshall sophomore Sydni Burko has been named the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Softball Player of the Year. Burko - the native of Ona who came home to Marshall this season as a transfer from Indiana University - has additionally been named the league’s Newcomer of the Year and an All-SBC Fi
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear took several steps Tuesday to provide relief to Kentucky families as gas prices continue to rise. Beshear signed an emergency regulation to freeze the state gas tax, activated Kentucky's price gouging laws, and sent letters to Congress asking lawmakers to suspend the federal gas tax. Beshear also signed an executive order...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is signing emergency measures to freeze the state’s sales tax on gasoline starting in July and declare a state of emergency that could lower the tax by 10 cents a gallon starting next week. In a Tuesday press conference, Beshear, said he doesn’t see an end to the ongoing war between [...]
The week of April 23, 2026, as Mother's Day approached, 22-year-old Fernando Mendoza faced off against 50-year-old NFL legend Peyton Manning. Here's what happened. Fernando was about to be selected [...]
“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 .
By Maggie Goins Teen Corner Contrary to popular beliefs, I am not the social type. You either approach me first or it’s unlikely I will talk to you. The only [...]
Over the past month, we have witnessed many heartbreaking and senseless acts of violence in both our community and our neighbors’ communities. We are grieving the recent shooting in Adair County that claimed the lives of three individuals, the intimate partner stabbing in Tennessee that claimed the life of Samarah Smith from Murray, Kentucky, the [...]
LOUISVILLE — For Daniel Cameron, it’s full steam ahead — even without President Donald Trump’s blessing for his U.S. Senate campaign. Cameron, surrounded by his family and supporters at the Jefferson County Republican Headquarters on Tuesday, said he doesn’t plan on dropping out of the Republican primary in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race. He is also launching [...]
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Two of the defendants in the Amber Spradlin murder case have indicated they are not opposed to another continuance in the trial, leaving only the primary defendant as having objected to further delays. Spradlin's body was found June 18, 2023, at the Arkansas Creek home of Prestonsburg dentist Michael McKinney. McKinney's son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with her murder, wh
ohnson Central High School was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat was posted on Facebook.
We are all philosophers, which simply means we all have opinions and worldviews about most everything. Since the birth of the internet and social media, we've seen just how true [...]
LEXINGTON — Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie — who has become a target of President Donald Trump this election cycle — took to KET’s debate stage alone Monday night to pitch himself to voters ahead of the state’s primary two weeks away. Massie, who represents Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, was interviewed on air by KET’s Renee Shaw [...]
The Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating reports of an unusually high number of brain tumors diagnosed in Eastern Kentucky children. Beth Fisher, a spokeswoman with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, told the Lantern the state is “aware of reports concerning a potential increase in pediatric brain tumor cases.” It’s unclear [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A Perry County man who is facing a murder charge for his connection to a fatal UTV crash back in February has pleaded guilty to a child exploitation charge. Noah Back, 26, of Vicco, pleaded guilty Friday in Lexington federal court to one count of transporting a minor across state lines for criminal sexual activity. In his plea agreement, he admitted to taking a 14-year-old girl t
A two-day off-road event kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. and continues Saturday starting at 10 a.m. The weekend includes a stunt show, obstacle courses and other family-friendly activities.
The shopping center is expected to bring between 150 and 175 new jobs to Hazard.
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 .
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- Monday marked the first of five days that murder suspect M.K. McKinney has been allowed to leave his home in order to meet with his attorneys in Louisville. And while that decision has been widely criticized by some in the community, officials say it does not mean he has been given carte blanche to move freely. McKinney is charged with murder for the June 18, 2023, stabbing de
Site has potential for industrial use, depending on variety of tests and surveys. The post Rail site in Allen under review appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Hager Hill Athletic Complex to develop soccer fields, tennis and pickle ball courts, and more. The post Johnson County receives $2.6 million for sports complex appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Allen Elementary sixth-grader Diesel Miller died the evening of April 28. The post Floyd County school grieves loss of student appeared first on Mountain Top Media .
Residents reported high weeds and damage to headstones at sites including Resthaven Cemetery in Jeff. The Attorney General’s office held the meeting to take formal complaints directly from families.
Special Judge Eddy Coleman has issued an order suggesting that it may be best to separate the trials in the cases against the Floyd man accused of murdering Amber Spradlin in 2023 and the two men accused of evidence tampering in the case.
The prosecution in the case of the man accused of murdering Amber Spradlin in Floyd County in 2023 and the two men accused of attempting to tamper with evidence in the case has again asked for a delay so that the testing of DNA evidence may be completed.
April, which is over, is considered Child Abuse Awareness month, and I don’t think we learned any lessons.
Hard to believe it's been 40 years since '86. Forty-seven days into the year 1986, Pavel Zagladimov went down with the ship.
ASHLAND – Two Magoffin men were federally indicted last week on drug distribution charges. On April 23, a federal grand jury charged Eddie A. McFarland, 34, and Anthony D. Saylor, 38, as follows: - McFarland with conspiracy to distribute Schedule II controlled substances fentanyl (Count 1), possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug [...]
UPDATE 4/30/36: The Salyersville United States Post Office reopened midday today. -- SALYERSVILLE – At press time, the Salyersville United States Post Office remains closed after a vehicle ran into the side of the building. On Monday, April 27 a one-vehicle car accident yielded a large hole in the side of the post office, with [...]
SALYERSVILLE – While Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard told the city council in last week’s meeting they had been awarded Local Assistance Road Program Funding (LARP) for blacktopping for five city roads, including his own road, the SI continues to fact check the mayor’s claims In the most recent Salyersville City Council meeting Mayor Howard said [...]
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This being the last SI edition of the month, I’m coming in just under the wire with a quick Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month note. I’d love to have an uplifting message for you about how autism is just a different ability, not less, or one of the other platitudes people love to spew from [...]
PAINTSVILLE- A Salyersville man was reportedly shot by Paintsville Police Department after running from law enforcement. On Sunday, April 26, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team was requested by KSP Post 9 to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 2 a.m. that same day in Johnson County. According to KSP’s initial investigation, [...]
WHITT BRANCH SPUR – Police arrested two women from New York after finding them camping out on someone else’s property and believed to be trafficking in methamphetamine. According to the arrest citations, the Magoffin County Sheriff Department received a call on April 26 regarding people reportedly trespassing on a property on Whitt Branch Spur. When [...]
The Pikeville Independent Schools District is getting the process of planning its facilities' future underway.
A man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years after a shooting in Breathitt County, according to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman.
Clayborn was rushed to Harlan ARH Hospital but did not survive. Investigators say her boyfriend, Michael Howard, stabbed her multiple times during an argument inside their home.
Maddie McGarvey has spent her career photographing rural Appalachia. She says she wants to bear witness to the struggle and resilience in forgotten pockets of the nation. The post Q&A: The Photographer Documenting Appalachian Poverty, And Resilience appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .