Lexington is participating in Plastic Free July for the second year in a row, joining a global initiative now active in 190 countries that encourages people to reduce their use of single-use plastics.
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Heat continues Thursday ahead of weekend storms
Kentucky is keeping up with our steamy stretch, with heat and humidity leading the forecast discussion - in the afternoon today, we add in isolated rain chances!
It is in effect from 7 a.m. Thursday to midnight Thursday night.
Dillon Gaudet has your First Alert Weather Day forecast on this Thursday morning.
The judge will need to rule on Kentucky’s motion to dismiss the case.
A grandfather was killed when a large tree limb fell on him as he walked through his yard with his grandson, officials say.
It is happening near the Huntington Mall exits.
Poor air quality and a heat wave highlight Tony's late week forecast.
Pizzas & Cream held a soft opening Wednesday as a trial run before its official opening less than a month away.
Full road closure expected next spring as crews work to stabilize deteriorating stretch of roadway.
Three people have been indicted in connection to the death of a Louisville seven-year-old boy under foster care.
The call came in to assist veterinarians at the Kentucky Horse Park with a horse that was down and unable to stand.
By Aaron Rowe Harlan Enterprise Will Miller, vice chairman of the Harlan Independent School Board, spoke at the Harlan City Council meeting on July 13 requesting a plaque to be [...]
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Harlan woman faces several charges after she was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff's Deputy Chauncey Tudor on Tuesday. Amanda Nicole Mott, 34, was charged [...]
With high pressure in control over the Ohio Valley the dry and tranquil weather pattern remained in place for the mid-week across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With plenty of sunshine around, temperatures climbed a few degrees with most locations landing into the low-90s for afternoon highs. Fortunately humidity levels were still manageable but it still felt pretty toasty during the peak heating..
By Bob Cornett Spiritual Gifts My old youth pastor used to say, “I know who I am, I know who I serve and I know where I’m going.” Those words [...]
The 2026 state fair is August 20-30.
FRANKFORT - Secretary of State Michael Adams, the state's chief election officer, has announced that during the month of June, there were 11,440 new voters registered in Kentucky, the biggest [...]
LEXINGTON - Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) has announced that Board Member Mike Bowling has been appointed by Attorney General Russel Coleman to serve on Kentucky's Child Fatality and Near [...]
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Dozens of new laws passed during the 2026 Kentucky legislative session that will take effect Wednesday, July 15, impacting nearly every aspect of daily life in the state. The Kentucky General Assembly passed more than 190 bills during this year's 60-day session. More than half of those measures become effective Wednesday. The...
Another Beautiful Summer Day Across Kentucky It's another gorgeous start to the day across central Kentucky with plenty of sunshine greeting us this Wednesday morning. High pressure remains in control of our weather, keeping conditions quiet as we begin another warm summer day. Through the afternoon, expect abundant sunshine to continue with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower...
Ephesians 6:4 (KJV): "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." As we grow older, we realize [...]
WINCHESTER - Ale-8-One is celebrating 100 years of producing the famous Kentucky soft drink this year, and is holding an official birthday bash On August 1 from 5:00-9:00 p.m., in [...]
A trail camera in southern Letcher County captured this remarkable close-up of a young hawk as it spread its wings while landing only a few feet from the camera. The photograph was taken at 11:30 a.m. July 10 at Payne Gap near the headwaters of the North Fork of the Kentucky River, where Pine Mountain rises above the valley. Based [...] The post Young Hawk Makes Dramatic Appearance first appeared
Regional economic development officials are actively recruiting companies to build artificial intelligence data centers in Letcher County and neighboring counties, and one company has already secured an option to purchase land at the Gateway Regional Business Park in Jenkins for a proposed natural gas-fired power plant intended to support a future data center. Diversified Energy, formerly known as
Three people, including a Jenkins man accused of firing a handgun during a domestic dispute and later threatening police officers, have been named in felony indictments returned by the Letcher County Grand Jury. The indictments were returned July 9 before Letcher Circuit Judge James W. Craft II. Jesse James Thacker, 39, of 204 Rocky Hollow, Jenkins, was indicted on two [...] The post Indictment sa
Four-star offensive lineman Dominic Black of New Madison (Ohio) Tri-Village High School had almost 40 major college scholarship offers when he committed to Kentucky over Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Michigan State and others. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Black is rated as a top-200 national recruit by both Rivals and 247Sports. Rivals has him as the No. 12 offensive tackle in his [...] The post T
There will always be parts of a lake that hold more fish than others. Fishermen refer to these areas as hot spots or honey holes. But there has to be something about these places that consistently produces better fishing than surrounding water. Features such as quick access to both deep and shallow water, abundant baitfish, several forms of cover at [...] The post The importance finding a great sp
The Letcher Fiscal Court will add another $1,000 per month to the amount it pays the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter after the shelter’s board chair told members of the court it did not have enough money to pay its bills. The shelter, located off KY 80 in Perry County, handles stray dogs and cats from four counties, and is [...] The post County to more in support of animal shelter first app
Rachel Shepherd, 84, of Mayking, died Thursday, July 9 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard. A daughter of the late William and Alice Lewis Boggs, she was the widow of Arlin Shepherd. Surviving are two sons, Allen Shepherd of London, and Tim Shepherd of Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, JoAnn Hall and Leisa Shepherd, both of Whitesburg; [...] The post Rites are held for Rachel Shep
According to the Perry County Fiscal Court, two men have been going house-to-house in the community claiming to be employees of the fiscal court.
The show, called “Trooper Talk,” features candid conversations with troopers, crime prevention tips, public safety advice and information about careers with KSP.
At the time she was reported missing, Moore was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 165 pounds, with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair.
The full-day programs are set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year.
A University of Kentucky law professor has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent a federal judge from becoming the next dean of the UK College of Law.
COMBS BRANCH – A Salyersville woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge over the weekend after an alleged dispute about someone else taking a small child to breakfast. According to the arrest citation, Kentucky State Police Post 9 was dispatched to an assault complaint on July 5 at roughly 10 a.m. on Combs Branch [...]
ROYALTON – Two were arrested on Monday after a child was found playing in the road on Merlin Taulbee Road. According to the arrest citation, Magoffin County 911 had received a call from neighbors reporting a child playing in the road unsupervised. The neighbors reportedly watched the child to make sure he/she was safe until [...]
SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released the following indictment, filed on June 18: Brandon R. Howard, 33, of West Liberty, was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, methamphetamine (Class D felony); first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, fentanyl (Class D felony); and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County standout Abby Barnett concluded her high school career in the East-West All-Star Series in late-June. Barnett competed for the East Senior All-Stars. As a high school student-athlete, Barnett excelled for Magoffin County in softball, basketball and volleyball. Barnett batted .409 with 27 hits, 17 RBIs, seven doubles and five home runs [...]
SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County High School is seeking a volleyball coach for the upcoming season. The 2026 high school volleyball season is scheduled to open in mid-August. MCHS showed improvement in the 2025 high school volleyball season. Finishing near the .500 mark in 2025, MCHS compiled an 8-10 overall record. MCHS won seven of its [...]
Curtis J. Koons, MD, has been named Chief Physician Quality Officer at Pikeville Medical Center, according to a statement from PMC.
As Kentucky's new fiscal year officially began on July 1, lawmakers spent the first week of July laying the groundwork for the year ahead through four Interim Joint Committee meetings and one statutory committee meeting. From reviewing how taxpayer dollars are invested in schools
Don't get me wrong on this. I'm not saying we would definitely have won if someone hadn't inserted himself into the World Cup red card controversy.
It’s clear we can’t get through one holiday or milestone without national drama. It’s not like we are not getting enough drama with Trump wanting to put his name on every government building or start no-win wars, or that Sen. McConnell may or may not be on life support while his
A Kimper woman has been sentenced to serve 45 years in federal prison on child pornography charges.
In the latest round, eight counties — including Perry, Letcher and Johnson — and two cities are sharing funds to fix or replace 10 bridges.
Kentucky took part in a national takedown that charged hundreds of people across 45 states. Six people now face state or federal charges.
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 .