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Lexington sees major drop in gun violence as ONE Lexington expands prevention efforts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — New data released in the July 2026 report from ONE Lexington shows that Lexington has experienced a significant reductions in gun violence compared to recent years, including reaching 175 consecutive days without a homicide while expanding youth outreach, community engagement and violence prevention initiatives. According to the report, Lexington recorded two gun-relate
Safety First
Keeping your kids safe online and in school!
Beshear to sign executive order targeting data center oversight in Kentucky
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Gov. Andy Beshear is set to sign an executive order establishing new expectations for companies seeking to develop data centers in Kentucky, saying the move is intended to protect communities as demand for large-scale computing facilities continues to grow. "In response to the surging demand for data centers and energy resources across our country, I'm...
Beshear expands K-12 to another KY school district
Gov. Andy Beshear is expanding Kentucky’s “Pre-K for All” pilot program again — this time to his dad’s hometown of Dawson Springs. About 160 children will be enrolled through the Dawson Springs Independent School District, Beshear announced Thursday. “This is a town that's been through a lot. It's been through a level of heartbreak that's [...]
Fall Garden Planting
WSAZ Garden Expert, John Marra, was back in studio today!
Four Kentucky natives selected for 2026 Sports Hall of Fame class
Four Kentucky natives representing baseball, basketball, track and field, and officiating have been selected as the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Thursday.
‘How dare they?’: Community criticizes Buc-ee’s over trademark lawsuit involving beaver
Buc-ee’s is taking on a small convenience store, but the community is fighting back.
15-year-old sentenced to 100 years in prison for death of woman outside a club
Jo’Mayze Larry, 15, was sentenced to 100 years for the gang-related shooting death of Dayla Swain outside Sonny Ray’s in Anderson, Indiana.
Beshear to issue executive order to protect against 'harmful impacts' of data centers
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s signing an executive order to protect Kentuckians “against any harmful impacts from potential data centers,” directing the state utility regulator and environmental protection officials to take specific actions on data centers. During a Thursday press conference, Beshear said economic wins “can never come at the cost of the [...]
A spending audit could change your finances. Here is where to start
Pulling up six months of credit card statements could reveal where your money is quietly going. A personal finance expert shares how to redirect it toward your goals.
Live Well, Age Well: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
In this week's episode of "Live Well, Age Well", we're going over early warning signs of Parkinson's Disease, and debunking some common myths about receiving this diagnosis.
Scheduled Ice Spice concert canceled at Eastern Kentucky University
Ice Spice was scheduled to perform Aug. 21 at EKU for the university’s Fall 2026 Big E Welcome event.
Fancy Farm weekend looked ahead to next year
FANCY FARM, Ky. - The three-day political cavalcade that ends at the Fancy Farm Picnic was less about this year than next year. Yes, the picnic's political speaking featured the [...]
Kentucky Men's Basketball opens practice to fans Thursday morning, Coach Pope announces
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Men's Basketball fans will have a chance to watch the Wildcats practice Thursday morning. Head coach Mark Pope announced during an Instagram Live session that the team's practice will be open to fans at 10:30 a.m. Fans should enter through the High Street entrance, according to Pope. Mark Pope just went...
Casey County schools delay start date by one week due to severe water shortage
CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A water shortage is forcing Casey County Schools to push back the start of the school year by one week. Superintendent Barry Lee said the district recognized the severity of the problem about two months ago. "Around mid-June, we realized that we were in a pretty severe water crisis....
As federal protections fade, disabled Americans fear a return to institutions
When Rob Stone finished high school in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2018, he was asked to identify three goals for his life. Stone loves art and baseball. He’s cheerful, sports a cheeky mustache, and he’s always up for an adventure. Stone has a rare genetic movement disorder, dystonia-parkinsonism, that limits his mobility and speech. Setting specific [...]
State of the race: GOP backs Comer for Kentucky governor as Dems must choose Beshear allies
U.S. Rep. James Comer appears to be the favorite to win the Republican nomination in next year’s Kentucky governor race before he’s even announced he’s running. Meanwhile, Democrats must decide between Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and former Democratic House leader Rocky Adkins.
RFK Jr. announces decertification of KY organ donor group after numerous problems
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traveled to Lexington on Wednesday to announce his office is firing a Kentucky organ donation organization accused of pursuing critically ill patients for their organs. Kennedy said the decision to decertify the nonprofit was reached after numerous reviews. "Federal reviewers found serious deficiencies in nearly [...]
Harlan County jail list
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The following people have been taken into custody at the Harlan County Detention Center (Note: some inmates have recently been released): Brandon Buell, 41, of [...]
The river ran backwards
John 7: 37-38 " In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. [...]
Kentucky is still not building enough homes to bridge housing gap, says state housing director
LEXINGTON — Kentucky is still not building nearly enough homes across all incomes, but especially for lower-income people, to bridge the state’s large housing supply gap that’s burdening some Kentuckians with severe housing costs, according to a state housing executive. Kentucky would need to build more housing at a higher rate than currently just to [...]
If you don't know 'diddly squat,' you may want to read this one
By Judith Victoria Hensley Plain Thoughts I loved watching the young people from around the world who had come for a major sporting event reflect on life in the USA. [...]
Awakening
As I sit in the no-speaking dining room at the Abbey of Gethsemani next to the elevator, other attendees are arriving. I love to arrive early to start my time [...]
From Farmer’s Supply to Farmer’s Market
A new pavilion for the Whitesburg/Letcher County Farmer’s Market is taking shape in downtown Whitesburg on the site of the original Farmer’s Supply Co., which was relocated to West Whitesburg in the 1970s to make way for the Whitesburg bypass. Plans call for the completed pavilion to include 30 vendor bays and a covered 20-by-20-foot stage. The project is being [...] The post From Farmer’s Supply
Jenkins officials say they knew nothing about any ‘data center’
A Jenkins City Council member says he knew nothing about the possibility of a data center being built on the Gateway Business Park until the land option purchased by “Project Maverick” was made public. Councilman Shaun Collier brought up the issue Monday night at a meeting of the Jenkins City Council after backlash from the public about the possibility. “I [...] The post Jenkins officials say they
3 indicted in separate cases
Three Letcher County residents have been indicted in Letcher Circuit Court in separate cases involving drug possession, an alleged assault on a police officer, and a rollover crash. Angela Mullins, 42, of 235 Grays Branch Road, Jenkins, is charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance involving methamphetamine, first offense; possession of drug paraphernalia; third-degree assault
City officials reviewing preliminary hotel plans with hope for 42 rooms
Preliminary plans for the Daniel Boone Hotel in Whitesburg have been submitted to the city and are now in the process of being revised, Mayor Tiffany Craft said. Joseph and Joseph Architects, the firm selected for the second phase of the project, has asked for the first payment of $164,931.75, and the Letcher County Fiscal Court, which is acting as [...] The post City officials reviewing prelimina
N’Diaye could suprise UK hoops fans
When asked about the best shooters on this year’s Kentucky basketball team, freshman guard Zyon Hawthorne immediately mentioned Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic — the nation’s leading 3-point shooter last season. He also noted that any time junior Trent Noah shoots, “I’m thinking it is going in,” based on what he has seen in practice. Junior Kam Williams is injured [...] The post N’Diaye could
A final tribute to Jack Rogers
Struttin’ Time readers have joined me during the past few weeks as we traveled down memory lane with my friends Misty Rogers Combs and her mother, Gloria Rogers, both of Whitesburg. They have shared memories of Jack Rogers and of the wonderful man he was — a man who loved God, his family and fishing. This is the final installment, [...] The post A final tribute to Jack Rogers first appeared on The
Night fishing is a great way to beat ‘dog days’
We are in the dog days of summer. The days are hot, and the humidity is high. For most people, that makes it difficult to get outside to fish or do other things on the lake. I cannot take hot weather myself and much prefer milder, cooler temperatures. Fishing has been good, and we have caught a lot of fish [...] The post Night fishing is a great way to beat ‘dog days’ first appeared on The Mountai
Flood of July 2022 being remembered through artwork
Seen in these two photographs are a mosaic mural project which reflects the 1,000-year flood of July 28, 2022, and the history of our region. Located in downtown Whitesburg behind the old post office, it is a project of the Cowan Community Action Group at the Cowan Community Center and mainly consists of both things broken by the flood as [...] The post Flood of July 2022 being remembered through
Kentucky documentary Rising now on prime video aids flood relief
FRANKFORT - The state's documentary RISING, is now available for streaming on Prime Video, with proceeds going to the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund, which assists Kentuckians affected by catastrophic [...]
US senate youth program applications open for kentucky students
FRANKFORT - Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), a merit-based program that takes the most outstanding high school students from around the country [...]
Kentucky educators can apply for up to $5,000 in stem grants
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (KT) - Educators in the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) seven-state region, which includes a good part of Kentucky, may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for STEM [...]
Letcher County man dies after motorcycle strikes tree
A Letcher County man died July 31 from injuries sustained two days earlier when his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a tree, Kentucky State Police said.
Three charged in federal indictment
LONDON – A Martin County couple arrested in Magoffin earlier this month, along with another person, are now facing federal drug trafficking charges. On July 23, a federal grand jury in London indicted Jimmy E. Hall, Frankie Hall and Jimmy Blake Hall. Count 1 of the indictment alleges that beginning in March 2025 through July [...]
Fiscal court meets
SALYERSVILLE – The Magoffin County Fiscal Court met in special session on Wednesday, July 22, in a meeting postponed from the day before due to severe weather in the forecast. The fiscal court approved the following fund transfers from the general fund: $25,000 to the jail fund, $56,000 to the road fund, $20,500 to 911, [...]
Poor Farm cemetery project discussed
Members of the Pikeville City Commission heard a presentation by members of the Historic Preservation Board during its July 27 meeting.
Help save Meals on Wheels
SALYERSVILLE – With budget cuts putting many of the senior center’s programs in jeopardy, a local city councilman is holding a fundraiser to help continue Meals on Wheels. Earlier this month Magoffin County Senior Citizens Center Director Marlene Howard announced that they had been notified that their budget had been cut $71,000. “We knew they [...]
ROAD CLOSURE
JACKSON, Ky. – Drivers who use KY 1081 between Falcon and Wheelersburg in eastern Magoffin County should prepare to use an alternate route for the next 90 days, as a project to replace a concrete box culvert will begin on Wednesday, July 29. The project location is at milepoint 16.8, which is 0.5 miles northwest of KY 3334 and [...]
HWMS Principal Selected for Executive Leadership Training
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Jessica F. Prater, principal of Herald Whitaker Middle School, was selected to attend the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals program this year. Prater is one of 45 participants from across the Commonwealth chosen for this year-long, executive-level leadership training course, usually reserved for the nation’s top CEOs. Leadership Institute [..
Self help with SJ
Take it from me, if you too are full of yourself, relief is just around the corner. Welcome to self-help with SJ.
Understanding annual child fatality report
During their July meeting, members of the Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children reviewed the most recent annual report compiled by the Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel. This panel was established in 2013 by the General Assembly to provide the comm
MSU, UPIKE partner to create early admission pathway to medical school
Morehead State University and the University of Pikeville's Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine announced in a statement July 30 that the schools have signed a memorandum of agreement creating a new early admission pathway that will provide qualified MSU students with a dire
We Mapped Rural Data Center Development – and Opposition. Here’s What We Found
Though the majority of data centers are located in urban or suburban areas, rural communities face unique challenges in the data center development landscape. The post We Mapped Rural Data Center Development – and Opposition. Here’s What We Found appeared first on 100 Days in Appalachia .
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 .