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Adult, 16-year-old charged in assault that left man with life-threatening injuries, police say

Two people were arrested for giving a man life-threatening injuries in Floyd County, according to police.

UK Athletics Hall of Famer Pat Etcheberry passes away at 82

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Pat Etcheberry, a Southeastern Conference javelin champion at the University of Kentucky, Olympics participant, UK coach, UK Athletics Hall of Famer and a pioneer/legend in the field of athletic strength and conditioning, has died at the age of 82 in Longwood, Fla. A native of Chile, Etcheberry’s 26-year affiliation at the University of Kentucky began from 1963-67 as an athlete fo

Highlander Classic baseball tournament underway

WSAZ’s Joseph Payton is live with more details.

Aging Untold: How to protect your skin as it changes with age

On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re focusing on how skin becomes more delicate with age and the simple steps you can take now to protect it.

Man, teen arrested in Floyd County assault

BEAVER, Ky. -- A man and a juvenile have been arrested in connection with an assault that left a Floyd County man fighting for his life. State troopers were called to a report of an assault along Route 979 at Beaver. When they arrived, they found Jeremy Tackett to have sustained life-threatening injuries in a physical altercation. Following an investigation, Dravin Scott Hamilton, 20, of Floyd Cou

Son testifies Hawaii doctor confessed on FaceTime call that he tried to kill his wife

A man testified that his father confessed to trying to kill his wife during a Facetime call.

Man sentenced in reckless DUI case

George E. “Speedy” Legg, 61, of Gallagher, was sentenced to one to five years in prison for the felony crime of fleeing in a vehicle with reckless indifference to the safety of others.

Drought creeps across Kentucky at alarming rate

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - With the Spring planting season now underway, much oif Kentucky is experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor Report that was [...]

Gas prices hike above $4 after Trump’s speech leading into the Easter holiday weekend

Gas prices have risen another two cents, pushing the average to over $4 a gallon just ahead of the start of the Easter holiday travel weekend, according to AAA.

Man, teen charged in assault

A man and a teen are behind bars following an assault in Floyd County.

West Virginia American Water announces infrastructure upgrade project

West Virginia American Water announced a $420,000 infrastructure upgrade project on 2nd Avenue in North Charleston Thursday morning.

Missing 13-year-old found alive after 30 years

A woman who went missing more than 30 years ago when she was 13 has been found alive.

ACLU gets involved in Jones vs. Jenkins School District case

Jones asks ACLU lawyer to defend her First Amendment rights against school board. The post ACLU gets involved in Jones vs. Jenkins School District case appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Senate candidate Daniel Cameron visits Pikeville

Heavenly Donuts was the first of several stops in Eastern Kentucky today. The post Senate candidate Daniel Cameron visits Pikeville appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Deputies rescue dog from river

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office received a call about a dog stuck in the river near Dewey Dam. The post Deputies rescue dog from river appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

New owners take on Pike County's oldest restaurant

Delena and Chris Johnson are keeping the 1950s alive at the Three Way Diner in Regina. The post New owners take on Pike County's oldest restaurant appeared first on Mountain Top Media .

Former Shelby Valley teacher arrested following indictment on child exploitation charges

PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- A former Shelby Valley High School teacher has been arrested, following his indictment last month on child exploitation charges. Zackery Ryan Hill, 35, of Pikeville, was arrested Wednesday afternoon, after he went to the courthouse to pay a fine and learned that there was a warrant for his arrest due to a sealed indictment. That indictment charges him with two counts of using a c

Lexington veteran’s remains found in Indiana park

A Kentucky veteran’s remains were found in a park following an earlier Green Alert.

As legislature breaks for veto period, what made it, what didn't, what still has a chance

FRANKFORT — In Wednesday’s final hours, Kentucky lawmakers passed the state’s two-year budget bills, voted to name a section of highway in Boone County after the late Charlie Kirk and moved dozens of bills, while leaving some controversial legislation on the table. Both chambers adjourned right before midnight. Lawmakers will return to the Capitol on [...]

McConnell statue gains bandwagon in legislature. But there are detractors.

FRANKFORT — The GOP-controlled Kentucky General Assembly has backed adding a statue of longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to a prominent location in the state Capitol. Late Wednesday night, the House and Senate agreed to changes to House Bill 757 to include that if a statue of McConnell were to be privately funded and donated, [...]

Fashion is part of the tradition around Easter for many families

Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts Dressing up for Easter church services and family photos is a tradition I’ve followed since I was a small child. It didn’t matter what state [...]

Several railroad branches were integral parts of transportation

By Micah Turner Coalfield Chronicles The essence of railroading in Harlan County began in 1911 as the city of Harlan of quickly became a rather pivotal point for operations. We’ve [...]

KY lawmakers increase money for kinship care in final budget

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly will provide the Beshear administration with $12 million over the next two years to implement a 2024 law to help kinship care families. The two-year state budget that passed the legislature Wednesday includes a $6 million appropriation for Senate Bill 151 for each fiscal year, an increase over the [...]

Kentucky chief justice 'deeply disappointed' in judicial branch budget

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly passed a judicial branch budget Wednesday that the chief justice said will force "significant layoffs.” The Kentucky Court of Justice is reviewing the final budget “to assess its impact on court operations,” Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert said in a statement Wednesday night. “We know we will have significant [...]

GOP-controlled KY legislature gives final passage to $31 billion executive branch budget

FRANKFORT — The GOP-controlled Kentucky legislature gave final passage Wednesday to the state’s executive branch budget allocating more than $31 billion in General Fund revenues and sparking heated debates between Republicans and Democrats over funding for education, Medicaid and more. In the House, Democrats called the finalized state budget morally and fiscally short-shighted. The Republican [..

Former Whitesburg High School becomes men’s recovery facility

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation has turned the old Whitesburg High School into a transitional living facility with 22 fully furnished apartments.

Omnibus bill would ban kratom sales, limit school levies and tax prediction markets

FRANKFORT — A 380-page bill that underwent significant changes before advancing late and receiving final passage in this year’s legislative session would ban the sale of kratom, restrict a type of school board taxation and tax prediction markets, among other changes. A substantially changed version of House Bill 757, sponsored by Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton, [...]

We all get old sometime

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you are holding a stick and everyone you come across looks like a pinata? That sums up my [...]

Connecting the dots

Exodus 5:1 "And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto [...]

Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases prompt state health alert

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - As warmer weather arrives, public health officials are warning residents across the state to take action now in order to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses. Ticks [...]

State warns drivers: Put down phone or face penalties

FRANKFORT -- April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Kentuckians are being reminded by state highway safety officials to drive distraction-free to keep themselves and others safe on the [...]

Vocational students lead the way in Letcher schools

Vocational school students in Letcher County are working at more than 10 agencies and businesses across the county, and 95 percent of them are expected to graduate “post-secondary ready,” Area Technology Center Principal Casey Breeding said. Addressing the Letcher County Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting, Breeding said the state set a goal of 75 percent of students [...] The post V

How Jake Feldhaus grew into Kentucky’s best player

When Jake Feldhaus of Madison Central was named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball, it came as no surprise to his father, Deron Feldhaus, a former University of Kentucky player. “I was pretty confident. I studied the other players,” said Deron Feldhaus, who was one of “The Unforgettables” under Rick Pitino at UK. “(Madison Central coach) Allen (Feldhaus) does a great job of [...] The post How Jake Feldhaus

Spring crappie run comes with need to let some grow up

I’ve heard all kinds of sayings about fishing — the best times to go, moon phases, weather, water levels and just about everything else. Some of those sayings seem to hold true, while others are just old advice that’s been passed around for years. But one saying I’ve always believed is this: when the dogwood trees bloom, it’s time to [...] The post Spring crappie run comes with need to let some gr

What keeps me busy when I’m not on a hunting trip

Struttin’ Time readers, I often get asked a question: “Steve, what do you do when you’re not hunting or fishing?” I usually just pass over that question. But after this weekend, I’ve decided to tell all of you exactly what I do. Listen closely — I spend my extra time with friends, just like you. I’m going to use this [...] The post What keeps me busy when I’m not on a hunting trip first appeared o

30 people turn out for ‘No Kings’ event

Pictured above are some of the 30 people turned out for the No Kings III protest in Whitesburg on Saturday. The event drew an estimated 8 million people in towns and cities across the country. The protest is intended to voice displeasure with President Donald Trump and the billionaire class. According to estimates, at least 8 million attended one of [...] The post 30 people turn out for ‘No Kings’

McGrath: Rising costs top concerns for voters in eastern Kentucky area

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath said rising costs for health care, energy and everyday goods are the top concerns she is hearing from voters across Eastern Kentucky. During a campaign stop in Whitesburg last week, McGrath said affordability — particularly insurance premiums — is driving frustration among residents. “I’m hearing the same thing everywhere — prices,” she said. “How [...]

ACT and The App provide more than drama skills

Golden Alert issued for missing Floyd County man

Asa Chasteen, 30, was last seen in the Martin community walking toward City Hall. His current whereabouts are unknown.

Harlan County investigators renew push for answers in 4-year disappearance

Lamb was 52 years old when he was last seen on March 25, 2022, in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Baptist Health Corbin expansion reaches major construction milestone

The new patient wing is designed around patients and families, with more modern, healing-focused space to improve comfort, privacy and access to care.

Judicial officials say specialty courts — including drug courts — would be cut due to proposed budget

The Kentucky Judicial Branch would be forced to eliminate specialty courts, including drug courts, statewide under the current Judicial Branch budget bill moving through the General Assembly, the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts said in a statement on March 26.

Mountain Water motion to PSC gets mixed results

The Mountain Water District's recent motion to the Kentucky Public Service Commission to submit its rate case without a hearing has been finalized, with two concessions to the district and one denial.

Kentucky Power granted informal conference to discuss possible rehearing on rate case issues

The Kentucky Public Service Commission on March 27 granted Kentucky Power's request for an informal conference to consider the possibility of the company being granted a rehearing on certain matters in its recently decided rate case.

Pike-based coal company files for bankruptcy

A Pike County-based coal company has filed for bankruptcy.

First in State

Braelyn Meade, from Johnson County, won first place at the state level for her Conservation Art entry, up against students from the 121 conservation districts across the state. The Johnson County Conservation District Awarded Braelyn with a trophy, plaque and monetary prize for her hard work. Braelyn is the daughter of Justin and Angelica Meade, [...]

Man on parole for shooting officer arrested on drug trafficking charges

Powers was convicted of shooting at Prestonsburg Police Officer Adam Dixon in 2015.

Knott County family rescues injured owl with help from wildlife rehabilitator

After bringing the owl home, the family researched how to get the animal proper help. They found Mountain View Wildlife Rehabilitation, a nonprofit based out of Hazard.

Former Pike resident indicted on federal child porn charges

A former Pike County resident has been indicted on federal charges related to child pornography.

Eastern Kentucky man advocating for fire department funding after losing home

Jacobs said he is grateful for the three volunteer fire departments that responded, all of which are volunteer.