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The weather is looking up the next few days. Tony's latest forecast starts with a STEM lesson from the chemical emergency and includes a 50-50 weekend.
Kentucky set a program record with 25 hits and rallied from five runs down to beat in-state rival No. 25 Louisville 12-8 in 10 innings Wednesday night at Ulmer Stadium.
Marc Brown, 56, faces multiple charges, include assault and impersonating an officer.
Virginia voters approved new congressional maps Tuesday which could give Democrats four more U.S. House seats in the upcoming midterm elections, but a court ruling has thrown the outcome into question. A circuit court judge ruled Wednesday the congressional referendum is unconstitutional and blocked the certification of the election results.
Deputies say a father accused of strangling his child is in jail on attempted murder charges.
A Tates Creek Middle School Student brought a handgun to school on Thursday according to a Fayette County Public Schools Spokesperson. Parents are raising safety concerns.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - No injuries have been reported following a Wednesday evening fire at an apartment complex in Lexington. Crews first responded to 2223 Devonport Drive just after 8:30 p.m. for reports of a fire at the three-story complex, the Lexington Fire Department reports. When they arrived, crews reported black smoke and high heat, but were...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - A Lexington officer that was injured during an April 14 traffic stop that left him with serious injuries "that he will have to live with for the rest of his life" continues to recover, LPD said in an update Wednesday evening. According to the agency, Officer Kevin Van Wert's injuries were catastrophic...
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise According to the Knox County Sheriff's Department, an Evarts woman was arrested on Sunday night on drug charges. Deputies pulled over a vehicle for a [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Baxter woman faces two counts of probation violation for felony offenses. Angela M. Myers, 43, was arrested by Harlan Police Officer Mike Lunsford on [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise Civil Lawsuits Stephanie Lawson vs. Danny Blanton — custody. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., vs. Jeremy Scott Card, et al. — foreclosure. Midland Credit Management, Incorporation, [...]
No injuries have been reported following a Wednesday evening fire at a apartment complex in Lexington.
Drivers in Ohio say a stop at an area gas station has cost them a lot more than just what they paid to fill up their tank.
It was another pleasant April day across most of Central and Eastern Kentucky despite a few more clouds and some scattered shower activity sliding through the northern and eastern parts of the state during the morning hours thanks to a weak wave of energy moving through. Things settled down a bit into the afternoon hours with a breezy west to...
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Now that the transfer portal is officially closed, it's time to take a look at where the Kentucky Men's Basketball roster stands.
Wesley Ty Cobb was served with two grand jury indictments for reckless murder charges.
Kentucky has introduced new guidance to speed up the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases across the commonwealth.
The grants paid for 15 standard-issue pistols, 15 patrol rifles, ammunition, ballistic vests and helmets, a bulletproof riot shield, spike strips and a Halligan tool to force doors.
By Bill Templeton Sports Writer A run-scoring single off the bat of senior Addison Lawson in the bottom of the seventh inning propelled host Middlesboro to a 5-4 win Tuesday [...]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky volleyball has released their 2026 conference schedule: September Sept 23 – at Vanderbilt Sept 27 – vs. Texas October Oct 2 – at Auburn Oct 4 – at Florida Oct 9 – vs. LSU Oct 11 – vs. Ole Miss Oct 16 – at Oklahoma Oct 18 – at Arkansas Oct 21...
Update: April 22 at 6:45 p.m. Two people are with life-threatening injuries following an afternoon collision on Nicholasville Road at Pasadena Drive. Lexington Police first responded to the area just after 3 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a collision, the agency reports. When they arrived, two vehicles were found to have been involved. Inbound Nicholasville Road remains closed...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The middle and left lanes of outbound Nicholasville Road at Westwood Drive are currently blocked due to an injury collision. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes until the roadway clears. Injury Collision: Outbound Nicholasville Rd at Westwood Dr - The middle and left lanes are blocked. pic.twitter.com/eP7lhS5vAz...
There are multiple reasons seniors may find themselves living alone... some are the result of personal life choices. Still, many are due to circumstances beyond our control, such as the [...]
This story discusses child abuse and sexual abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline at 877-597-2331. In emergencies, call 911. The National Sexual Assault hotline is 1-800-656-4673. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. Every adult in Kentucky is a mandated reporter of child maltreatment. FRANKFORT [...]
Kentucky's unusual political calendar, in which we elect governors in the odd-numbered year before presidential races, has occasionally interfered with even-year races for U.S. senator. That has hurt Democrats; factional [...]
A day after Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear shared that he was “losing confidence and growing increasingly concerned” with the management of the University of Kentucky, Beshear expanded on criticism of a “political party” defending the appointment of a new dean of the university’s College of Law. Beshear said on social media Wednesday that he had [...]
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear's super PAC In This Together got another $100,000 last month from Pennsylvania investor Ashish Patel, bringing the total Patel has contributed to the super PAC to $550,000 in the last nine months. Patel did not contribute to Beshear's political campaigns over the years, but emerged as Beshear's biggest recent donor [...]
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 2026 Southeastern Conference volleyball schedule was announced by the league office on Wednesday as the Kentucky Volleyball team now knows its path to a 10th-straight SEC regular-season championship. SEC opening week is the week of Sept. 21 with the Wildcats making their first appearance in Nashville, Tennessee to open SEC play at Vanderbilt before
The Phelps Hornets have released their 2026 football schedule, featuring a mix of regional matchups, in-state opponents and out-of-state competition as the program looks ahead to the fall. Phelps will open the season Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. against Pineville in the Laurel Bowl on the road. The Hornets return the following week, Saturday, Aug. 29, for a 6 p.m. matchup against Shelby Valley in th
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to indicate the dog is still alive. JENKINS, Ky. -- A Jenkins man has been arrested after his neighbor complained about him shooting a dog in their yard. Johnny Tinnel, 41, of Jenkins, was arrested during a traffic stop Tuesday night. He is now charged with felony counts of attempted torture of a dog and first-degree wanton endangerment. Both charges ar
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. -- The Floyd County Coroner's Office has identified the body found near Prestonsburg on Tuesday as a woman who had missing for more than three weeks. Three Floyd County sheriff's deputies searching the area for 38-year-old Kayla Reffett Tuesday afternoon found her body on the riverbank along Route 1428 near the mouth of Sugar Loaf Branch. She was pronounced dead by the coroner's
What happens outside the borders of the United States matters a great deal for how we live in the Bluegrass. Our economy depends upon industries that are deeply involved in [...]
Jim Croucher relaxes in his garage at Croucher Service Center in Isom, where he has spent 46 years working on vehicles. Now semi-retired, he enjoys spring days like those we’ve been having in Letcher County while picking and choosing the jobs he still takes on. The post Still turning wrenches — just on his terms first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .
The Letcher Fiscal Court has formally called on state regulators to increase oversight of Kentucky Power Company and to reconsider a recently approved rate increase, citing growing concerns over electric costs and management decisions affecting eastern Kentucky. In a resolution adopted at its April meeting, the court expressed support for an ongoing management audit of Kentucky Power ordered by th
Jenkins City Police are investigating the shooting of another dog on Rocky Hollow and are looking at the same person accused in a prior incident. Police were called to the 200 block of Rocky Hollow on Monday and arrested Johnny Tinnel, 41, on outstanding warrants for menacing, harboring a vicious animal and having false or altered vehicle registration plates. He [...] The post Another dog shot; pr
It seems remarkable that recent Kentucky quarterback commit Jake Nawrot went from a junior varsity quarterback at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 2024 to throwing for more than 3,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2025 — and now being ranked the No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class. Hersey coach Tom Nelson said the potential [...] The post UK commit Nawrot’s rapid
The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars put together an impressive five-game winning streak last week, improving their season record to 13-6 with a series of dominant performances at the plate and in the circle. Letcher Central opened the run with a 12-0 victory over Knott County Central on April 13. Kelsey Bentley led the offense with four hits and four [...] The post LCC softball surges behind b
The Letcher County Central Cougars split their last four games, picking up a decisive win over Buckhorn before dropping three straight contests to Perry County Central, Boyd County and Wolfe County. Letcher Central opened the stretch with a dominant 15-0 win over Buckhorn in a three-inning game on April 15. The Cougars pounded out 11 hits and took advantage of [...] The post Cougars win 1, lost 3
Bass baits come in many forms and styles. All of these baits have been designed and tested to help anglers find and catch bass during the best times of the year. Some baits are most effective during certain seasons, but a handful will catch bass year-round when presented correctly. Jigs are one of those dependable baits. They come in two [...] The post Jigs remain the go-to bait in spring bass fis
By the time you read this, your old buddy will have had major surgery, and hopefully the pain will be gone. It’s no secret that we live in a complicated healthcare system. More than three years ago, my longtime hospital, Central Baptist in Lexington, ran tests after a surgery I had in 1995 finally began to fail. A screw had [...] The post Waiting, praying and finally moving forward after wait firs
Kentuckians have a right to expect the state budget is designed and changed in ways the public can participate in. This year, that did not happen. The processes behind two main budget bills, House Bill 500 and House Bill 900 were compressed and passed with little to no public input. HB 500, the critically important [...]
For Louisville high school math teacher Lindsay Thurman, air quality isn’t an abstract concept; her body tenses and cramps as she fights through pollutants to breathe. Thurman lives with the rare pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which features “abnormally high” blood pressure in lung arteries, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. “It just seems [...]
HAZEL GREEN – A local couple saw a need for a food pantry five years ago in response to those struggling to make ends meet during COVID times, and they’ve now grown to serving over 2,000 households across 34 counties in Kentucky. Nicky and Eddie Stacy decided they wanted to start a food pantry that [...]
SAND BOTTOM – Two people were flown out after an ATV wreck on Booger Hill on Monday. At 2:23 p.m. emergency crews were called to an ATV wreck in the Sand Bottom Area of KY Rt. 7 on April 13. Magoffin County Rescue Squad Captain Dewey Marshall told the Independent the ATV was coming down [...]
WEST MAPLE ST – One woman is in the hospital and another is in jail after a stolen vehicle ran into a motorcycle on West Maple Street, in Salyersville, on Monday night. The two women, one on a motorcycle and another in a 2019 Toyota Camry, reported stolen out of Covington, were reportedly friends and [...]
Congratulations are in order for 11-year-old Kendyl Rayne Minix, who took the national stage by storm this weekend! Competing in the Youth Musical Theater Solo division, Kendyl captured the title of National Champion Soloist, dazzling judges with her talent, confidence, and captivating stage presence against top performers from across the country. Her performance showcased not [...]
PIKEVILLE, KY. -- Two primary care physicians at Pikeville Medical Center have been recognized with the UnitedHealthcare Hero Award. The honors presented to Samuel J. King, MD and Kristi Tackett, DO, celebrate health care professionals who go above and beyond in delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of their patients and communities. The UnitedHealthcare Hero
MAJESTIC, Ky. -- A Pike County man is facing multiple counts of wanton endangerment for allegedly pointing a gun at another man while children and other adults were nearby. Police were called April 14 to a disturbance on Woodman Creek Road at Majestic. When they arrived, a man told them he was using a tractor to remove a carport from his mother's property, when his nephew, Paul Daniels, 50, of Maj
The shop plans to hire others coming out of treatment as they transition back into the workforce, teaching retail and production skills they can take anywhere.
SALYERSVILLE - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet hosted a public meeting at Magoffin County High School on April 9 to discuss the “2+1” widening of US 460 between Salyersville and Paintsville. The meeting was the second of two, with the first one being held earlier in the week in Paintsville. Improving US 460 Improving US 460 [...]
PRESS RELEASE: UK ATHLETICS LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky swimming & diving Head Coach Bret Lundgaard announced the addition of Erick Fornaris as an assistant dive coach for the Kentucky Swimming and Diving program, bringing highlights of major international coaching success and experience to Lexington. “We are excited to welcome Erick to the swimming and diving staff,” Lundgaard said. “He brings a hi
PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Efforts by Pikeville Police to find an Ohio fugitive resulted in officers finding the suspect as well as an assortment of drugs. Pikeville Police and a U.S. Marshals Task Force had a information that Dennis Washington, 51, of Columbus, Ohio, could be located at an apartment on Hambley Boulevard and went to locate him April 14. Washington was wanted in Columbus for multiple counts
LEXINGTON - A Lexington man has been arrested and is now facing federal charges for allegedly threatening to assault and murder President Donald J. Trump and law enforcement officers. The [...]
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday that he is “losing confidence and growing increasingly concerned” with the management of the University of Kentucky following recent hiring decisions. Beshear, who has the authority to make appointments to all Kentucky public university boards, said in a social media post that he was concerned about “the creation [...]
Students chose apple trees so the fruit can be picked and donated to the local food bank.
Beacon Revival Co. is a partnership between Primary Care Centers and Beacons of Hope, created to help people leaving treatment find purpose and job skills.
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 .
The city of Elkhorn City hired Michael de Bourbon as city attorney during a special-called council meeting on April 9.
A Pikeville man is facing several charges, including third-degree sexual abuse, after two separate incidents.
Three men were arrested on charges including trafficking in methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine after, Pikeville Police said, officers served a fugitive arrest warrant on one of the men.
The City of Pikeville is readying for the upcoming 49th annual Hillbilly Days festival, which begins Thursday, April 16, with the carnival opening on the evening of April 15.
The Pike County Board of Health has released a statement addressing allegations of political dealings and allegations of conflicts of interest recently raised on social media.
