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No mail delivery? Homeowners say USPS hasn’t delivered their mail for weeks in ongoing dispute

A problem is affecting dozens of homeowners in a Granger community when it comes to getting their mail.

First Alert Forecast

The weather is about to take a turn toward the stormy. Tony has the story.

Active weather pattern kicks in for the late week

We've enjoyed a nice stretch of weather so far this week across Central and Eastern Kentucky and that continued Wednesday with more sunshine and quiet weather across the area. With a breezy southwest wind gusting over 30 miles per hour at times combined with the mid-June sun, temperatures jumped back into the mid to upper 80s for afternoon highs with...

Kentucky AG files lawsuits against companies allegedly operating illegal betting, gambling platforms

The lawsuits were filed in Franklin Circuit Court against three companies and their affiliates.

Trump promotes Iran deal

Trump is at the 2026 G7 Summit

Book traces western Kentucky family’s journey from slavery to 500-acre legacy

The book is entitled “The Martin Family Legacy: There’s Always Room for One More.”

Huntington police recover two stolen cars

Huntington police have recovered two cars that were stolen from a house in the Ritter Park area.

Mom killed by man her son met on Facebook Marketplace about selling a watch, police say

An Indiana family is mourning the loss of a mother who was allegedly shot and killed by a man they had met online.

CWS run ends for WVU

The Mountaineers lose to UNC for the second time in Omaha.

First Alert Weather | Storms Thursday, Dry Start Father’s Day Weekend

Meteorologist John Gross is tracking the latest forecast.

Animal shelter reaches 'no-kill status' following improvements

Brenda Ramsey Harlan Enterprise The Harlan Animal Shelter has achieved no-kill status. Animal shelter director and chief animal control officer Ryan Sawyers announced the news on the Harlan Animal Shelter [...]

UPike recognized for preparing future educators to teach reading

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at the University of Pikeville Patton College of Education has earned an “A” from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. The report, “Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation,” published on June 9, spotlights UPike for me

Floyd man charged with trying to bribe cop during traffic stop

GRETHEL, Ky. — A Floyd County man has been indicted on charges related to a 2022 traffic stop, including an allegation that he tried to bribe is way out of trouble. Luke McKinney, 39, of Grethel, is now charged with DUI, meth possession, fleeing police, bribery of a public servant and numerous traffic violations, following his indictment last week. He was arrested after being pulled over on Route

Harlan ranks fifth in region for visitor spending from tourism

Special To The Enterprise The Harlan Tourist and Convention Commission reviewed newly released tourism economic impact data during its June board meeting, highlighting another year of growth for Harlan County's [...]

Free day for kids at museum

Harlan All Stars win District 4 title, advance to state tourney

The Harlan All Stars won the District 4 Tournament for ages 8-under with victories over Hazard-Perry, Rockcastle County, South Laurel and Clay County and will advance to state competition starting [...]

After 40 years, Kentucky domestic violence organization closing this month

Clients will be able to access services through other partner programs.

Virginia leaders reach deal to open retail cannabis sales

RICHMOND, Va. — Legal marijuana dispensaries are one step closer to opening in Virginia, after Gov. Abigail Spanberger and key legislative leaders announced a compromise Tuesday that will allow retail cannabis sales a little more than one year from now. Spanberger was joined by Sen. Lashrecse Aird and Del. Paul Krizek in announcing the deal, with the governor says addresses her concerns about publ

Your foundation can make a big difference during difficult times

John Carter Spiritual Gifts Jesus tells of two people who built houses in Matthew 7:24-27. "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto [...]

Dueling lawsuits: KY AG sues prediction market companies a week after they sue over taxes

Editor's note: Shortly after the Lantern posted its story on the tax lawsuit by prediction market companies, AG Coleman announced his lawsuit against them. Republican Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing two prominent prediction market companies over allegations that they operate unlicensed and illegal sports gambling operations. The lawsuits announced filed Wednesday come less [...]

Tree Math

Confession time: I am not good at math. I use it, it's great, we went to the Moon with it, yada yada. But I don't think well mathematically and strive [...]

The faith of a good father

This is the true story of a good father, whose daughter was very sick. They lived in a bustling coastal town c.28 AD. On one particular day, the residents kept [...]

When Love Matters More Than DNA

The holidays always stir something deep, especially Father's Day. For many, it's a weekend of celebration. For others, it's a tender ache ....remembering the dads who have gone before us, [...]

Still swinging after all these years

Paul Wooton of Hyden and Annie Reynolds of Louisburg, N.C., respond to the caller’s command, “Swing Your Partner,” during the monthly Carcassonne Square Dance on Saturday, June 13, at the Carcassonne Community Center. The gathering is believed to be Kentucky’s oldest continuously operating square dance, having begun in the early 1960s. Following the well-attended June event, five dances remain on

Reed Sheppard’s NBA success is no surprise

Reece Davidson knew his cousin, Reed Sheppard, was a “special player” when he played at North Laurel High School and then the University of Kentucky. However, even Davidson has been a bit surprised by Sheppard’s overall play the last two years with the Houston Rockets. “I can’t say I knew he would be where he is right now, especially this [...] The post Reed Sheppard’s NBA success is no surprise f

A delayed dream trip of ours finally reaches Lake Erie

In the mountains, we are taught from an early age that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and that good things come to those who wait. That certainly proved true for a recent fishing trip to Lake Erie near Monroe, Michigan. I paid for the trip in full back in February and was excited about [...] The post A delayed dream trip of ours finally reaches Lake Erie first appeared on

Drought changes fishing patterns across area lakes

We have been in a bad drought for quite some time now, and it has had a major effect on our lakes. Low water levels have impacted many aspects of fishing, especially the spring spawning season for species such as bluegill and bass. Normally, these fish move into the backs of creeks and along shallow banks to spawn when lakes [...] The post Drought changes fishing patterns across area lakes first a

Drones join battle against invasive kudzu

The much-anticipated UFO report from the federal government didn’t reveal any little green men, but here in the South we’ve had plenty of sightings of one very hungry alien. Green and voracious, it can grow up to a foot a day, crawling along the ground and gobbling up telephone poles, junk cars and even entire buildings. If you don’t know [...] The post Drones join battle against invasive kudzu fi

Family continues search for man missing nearly four years in Harlan County

Elgon Partin Jr. went missing in July 2022, leaving behind three children and a family desperate for answers.

Fourth former Mountain Comp employee alleges retaliation for refusing to submit fraudulent bills

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Allegations of fraudulent billing practices continue to pile up against Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, as a fourth longtime employee has now filed suit against the company. Kendra Allen, of Prestonsburg, filed her complaint against Mountain Comp and subsidiary Mountain Plus Services on Monday.According to the complaint, Allen was an 18-year employee of the company, most re

Trial date set for Pike man accused of attempted murder, kidnapping, arson

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A trial date has been set for a man facing attempted murder and other charges, for allegedly locking three people inside a burning trailer. Marty Eugene Hurley, 50, of Stopover, is charged with three counts of attempted murder, three counts of kidnapping and one count of first-degree arson. He is accused of holding two women and a man at gunpoint with an AR-15-style rifle on May 3

Marshall Football Has 11 Honored by Phil Steele Publications

PRESS RELEASE: MARSHALL ATHLETICS HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Football had 11 players honored by Phil Steele Publications as 2026 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference selections, including five players being named as Preseason All-SBC First Team honorees. Those being named as 2026 Preseason All-SBC First Team honorees include quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, wide receiver Adrian Norton, tight end

Band-Aids and budget cuts: Kentucky’s cycle of crisis

Kentuckians deserve better than this.

McConnell is ‘fully engaged’ on Senate, KY matters amid hospitalization, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky Republican is keeping up with government business during his recent hospitalization.

Brown conquers his Bristol Blues in Top Fuel; Hagan roars to win in Funny Car at the SuperGrip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

By RODERICK MULLINS BRISTOL, Tenn. — Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown secured his first-ever career victory at historic Bristol Dragway on Sunday, defeating points leader Shawn Langdon in a side-by-side final round at the 25th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The weekend event marked the ninth of 20 races in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Matt

There's so much Kentucky leaders could do to help Kentucky kids

Judy and I just reviewed our youngest grandchildren’s report cards (Their older siblings mysteriously can’t find theirs!) and those Brooks kids seemingly are doing well. The documents were filled with “Os” and “Ss,” which I guess are now the new “A” and “B.” In-depth narratives – generated by either AI or hard-working teachers – densely [...]

Former sheriff’s attorneys discuss his state of mind before he shot Letcher judge

WHITESBURG, Ky. -- Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines are speaking out about their belief that their client was not acting as himself when he shot and killed Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in September of 2024. Stines is now facing a murder charge for that shooting. But during a court hearing two weeks ago, his aunt testified about his mental state the day before

Muskingum: The End of an Island Refuge's Fossil Fuel Legacy

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 .

APP continuing youth summer productions

The Appalachian Center of the Arts (The APP) is continuing its youth summer programs with the production “Madagascar — A Musical Adventure Jr.”

EC Council discusses budget

BRINGING HOME THE GOLD

Magoffin County Special Olympics competed in the 2026 state summer games Saturday June 6, held in Richmond, KY, with the athletes placing as follows: Hunter Spradlin 1st place 100-meter dash, 3rd place softball ball throw Colton Bays 2nd place 50-meter dash, 3rd place softball ball throw, 1st place art contest photography Benjamin Miller 3rd place [...]

PMC: Warning over pricing information result of technical error

Pikeville Medical Center said in a statement on June 11 that a warning notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the federal hospital price transparency requirements was the result of a technical error.

Data center info

If a company wanted to hand out $100 bills on Tuesdays and Fridays, people would complain because it’s not Mondays and Wednesdays.

Democrats Tried to Defund Trump's Border Patrol. I Stopped Them.

Last month, under my leadership as Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, we successfully advanced critical funding for border security and other law enforcement agents of the Department of Homeland Security out of my committee.

Clarification

A recent article in the News-Express implied the Pikeville Independent School District will establish an area technical center; however, what the district is implementing is a satellite health sciences class on its campus in partnership with Millard ATC.

Rural Up launches summer STEM camps across Eastern Kentucky

At the Jackson County Public Library, dozens of students are working with cardboard, dominoes and code to create projects like dinosaur-themed chain reaction machines.

Harlan County Animal Shelter reaches ‘No-Kill’ status

The Harlan County Animal Shelter recently received no-kill status, meaning saveable, healthy animals that walk in their doors will one day walk out.

They Needed Treatment for Drug Addiction. The Company They Turned to May Have Used Them to Commit Fraud.

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 .