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WTVQ ABC 3620m ago

Courtesy: Kentucky State Police FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky State Police are actively investigating a missing person case involving a Shelby County woman last seen in Louisville. Troopers say Callie Ray Shouse, 24, of Waddy, last communicated with a family member by phone on March 18, 2026. At the time of the call, her exact location was unknown....

WTVQ ABC 3628m ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Lexington nonprofit is launching a new project aimed at improving community health and access to fresh food. AVOL Kentucky is creating Anderson Meadow, a food forest at its campus on Hill Rise Drive. Organizers say the space will feature native, edible plants and will be open to the community for both harvesting and...

Kentucky Lantern32m ago

FRANKFORT — A Kentucky Republican bill to criminalize the sexual grooming of minors cleared another legislative hurdle Thursday. The Senate judiciary committee passed House Bill 4, which is a high priority for House Republicans. The bill needs approval from the full House and a signature from the governor to become law. HB4, which has 42 [...]

WTVQ ABC 3652m ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - LG&E and KU are launching new energy efficiency programs aimed at helping both residential and business customers save money. Utility officials say one program offers a $50 incentive for customers who recycle old, working refrigerators and freezers. A second program is designed for eligible business customers, offering discounts on qualified lighting equipment thr

WTVQ ABC 361h ago

FORT KNOX, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A procession honoring a fallen Kentucky soldier will be held Friday ahead of his funeral this weekend. According to military officials, the body of Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Glendale will arrive at the Godman Army Airfield at Fort Knox Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. A dignified transfer will take place before...

WTVQ ABC 361h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A barn fire in Clay City destroyed multiple pieces of equipment early Thursday morning, though no injuries were reported. According to the Clay City Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:09 a.m. Thursday to a fully engulfed structure fire on Black Creek Road. Officials say the fire destroyed 10 tractors inside the barn. Firefighters...

Kentucky Lantern1h ago

To locate recovery services in Kentucky, visit https://findhelpnow.org/ky. FRANKFORT— As Brittany Herrington and Jessica Ashby held hands in the audience, Kentucky lawmakers unanimously pushed a bill closer to law that would give parents and caregivers the chance for alternative sentences in an effort to keep more families together. Senate Bill 122 now needs only approval by [...]

WTVQ ABC 362h ago

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Authorities in Fleming County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager. The Fleming County Sheriff's Office says 15-year-old Hunter Johnson was last seen in the Flemingsburg area on Reeds Lane. Deputies describe Johnson as about 6 feet tall. He was last seen wearing brown pants, boots, a black and red hoodie,...

Harlan Enterprise3h ago

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - A Senate bill that calls upon school boards to expel students who intentionally physically harm teachers cleared the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee on Wednesday. [...]

Mountain Top Media3h ago

MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State treks east to take on the Radford Highlanders in the opening round of the WNIT Friday evening in Radford, Va. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Morehead State returns to the court after a 15-day break since its last game. The Eagles were knocked off by Southeast Missouri 60-55 in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament in Evansville, Indiana, on M

Kentucky Lantern7h ago

For 50 years, Kentuckians have elected judges in nonpartisan elections. Canon 4 of the Kentucky Code of Judicial Conduct says “A judge or candidate for judicial office shall not engage in political or campaign activity that is inconsistent with the independence, integrity, or impartiality of the judiciary. This canon is to be interpreted consistent with [...]

Kentucky Lantern14h ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans and one Democrat blocked another War Powers Resolution Wednesday night to stop President Donald Trump from further military action in Iran without authorization from Congress. The resolution failed to advance, 47-53. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with Democrats to join Republicans in opposing the measure. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., voted [...]

Kentucky Lantern17h ago

FRANKFORT — The GOP-controlled Kentucky Senate unanimously passed its version of the two-year state budget Wednesday providing less money than the House for public schools but substantially more for Medicaid, while cutting a number of state agency budgets. State senators also passed budget bills funding the state’s legislative and judicial branches, along with a bill [...]

Kentucky Lantern18h ago

Three Republican lawmakers have filed a bill that would bar children from intervening in a parent’s divorce case and limit their ability to obtain child support. House Bill 707 comes amid an acrimonious legal dispute between former Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and his estranged son, Jonah Bevin, who alleges his adoptive parents, Matt and Glenna [...]

Mountain Top Media20h ago

Woman says student was forced to change schools, was dropped off at home without notice. The post Student’s treatment leaves family with questions appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Harlan Enterprise22h ago

LEXINGTON, KY. The first day of spring is around the corner, and many Kentuckians are itching to get outside after a long winter. From front yard landscaping to backyard gardens, [...]

Harlan Enterprise23h ago

After a long bleak winter, it is wonderful to see wildflowers in the spring, foretelling of warmer weather and the return of color to the forest. The earliest wildflowers bloom, [...]

Harlan Enterprise23h ago

The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame (KHSBHF) is honored to announce its 2026 Class of Inductees. These 12 inductees represent the great wealth of achievement by players and [...]

Harlan Enterprise23h ago

Genesis 16:12 "And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of [...]

Mountain EagleMar 18

The Jenkins City Council has approved a resolution supporting a plan to renovate the former Elkhorn Country Club into a hotel. Letcher County currently has no motels or hotels following the closure of the Parkway Inn in Whitesburg. Bed-and-breakfasts and short-term rentals are the only lodging options. Now, Jonathan and Esther Brooke Tucker hope to convert the abandoned clubhouse at [...] The post

Mountain EagleMar 18

A federal lawsuit filed against the Jenkins Independent Board of Education by a Letcher County vlogger is among several cases facing delays after a Whitesburg attorney was found in contempt of court and suspended from practicing in federal courts. Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning has suspended attorney Jennifer L. Taylor from practicing in the U.S. District Court for the [...] The post Judg

Mountain EagleMar 18

Forty-four months after the Kentucky River rose more than three feet inside the Blackey Public Library, the building’s lower level remains gutted — and now the upper level could require major changes as well. The split-level library includes an addition at the rear that sits several feet higher than the front section. Although the upper level did not flood, it [...] The post Blackey library still

Mountain EagleMar 18

After Kam Williams broke his foot against Texas on Jan. 21 and needed surgery, it seemed almost certain he would miss the remainder of Kentucky’s season. Williams’ father, Greg, knew that was a possibility but also noted there was a “chance” he might return for postseason play if all went well. Last week, Williams was back on the court for [...] The post Kam Williams puts team first first appeared

Mountain EagleMar 18

Given the return to cold weather we’ve had this week, it might seem hard to believe that Friday is officially the first day of spring. The cool mornings, along with warmer days and evenings, will cause lake surface temperatures to slowly rise. As with everything in fishing, this happens for a reason. In early spring, pre-spawn bass begin moving into [...] The post Time to crank up the spring bite

Mountain EagleMar 18

As I look out the window, at first it seems like a good day to be outside and do a little fishing. Then my eyes move to the trees bending in the wind, and I know better. The wind could carry you into the next county. Remember the old saying, “Looks can be deceiving”? This is one of those days. [...] The post Spring teases as turkey season nears first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 17

I've said it before and I'll say it again and again until I'm blue in the face — it's possible to hold two opinions simultaneously.

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 16

A Phelps man was arrested on several charges after allegedly threatening his wife and brandishing a firearm during a domestic dispute occurring on March 13, according to court records.

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 15

Six months into his nursing career, Jack Ward was recognized as one of Pikeville Medical Center’s Shining Stars, an honor bestowed on employees who exhibit excellence in patient care — a skill set his instructors at Big Sandy Community and Technical College emphasized when he was

Salyersville IndependentMar 13

SALYERSVILLE – The city has finally turned in the 2023 audit and is now in compliance with the Department of Local Government for state funding. Last week the City of Salyersville received their 2023 audit report and the Department of Local Government confirmed for the SI that they have now received the audit. As of [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 13

JOHNSON COUNTY – A Magoffin County man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck in Johnson County on March 5. A commercial vehicle, owned by Jackson Propane Plus and operated by Allen Skaggs, 49, of Salyersville, reportedly left the roadway and Skaggs lost control of the vehicle. Johnson County Sheriff Scott Hazlette told Mortimer Media Group [...]

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 13

The annual prom dress giveaway at Valley Veterinary Clinic is in full swing, with hundreds of free gowns available for students to choose from.

Appalachian News-ExpressMar 13

A discussion on updating the City of Pikeville’s zoning ordinance was held during the March 9 city commission meeting.

Salyersville IndependentMar 13

SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Animal Shelter has had a lot going on as of late, with donations, fundraisers and lots of new, lovable faces ready for their forever homes. The Magoffin County Animal Shelter sent in a video to Mortimer Media Group last week, with volunteer Melinda Watson discussing everything going on at the [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 13

SALYERSVILLE — Longtime leader Walker Russell led Magoffin County in both scoring and rebounding for the second straight boys’ high school basketball season. As a senior, Russell averaged a team-high 21.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game for the Hornets. In 32 games, Russell scored 687 points and claimed 255 rebounds for the Hornets. Russell [...]

Salyersville IndependentMar 13

SALYERSVILLE — Herald Whitaker Middle School hosted the final Magoffin County archery tournament of the 2025-26 season on Saturday, March 7. Several area teams competed in the tournament. During the tournament, Herald Whitaker Middle School and Magoffin County High School each placed third. A breakdown of Magoffin County’s top individual performers in the tournament for [...]