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15-year-old who saved girl from sexual harassment killed in shooting months later

A 15-year-old is being remembered as a hero after he was killed in a shooting months after saving a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment.

Council approves new vehicle for police department crisis intervention team

The latest purchase represents an additional vehicle for the HPD's Crisis Intervention Team.

Storms roll across Kentucky on Monday

A line of thunderstorms moved its way across Central Kentucky on Monday night and caused power outages in some counties, including Fayette.

First Alert Forecast

Tropical air spells thunderstorms armed with torrents and lightning. Tony spells out the Tuesday morning storm threats.

Copper theft at St. Albans Optimum site knocks out service for 18,000 customers

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office estimates about $1,000 worth of copper were stolen.

‘I failed you’: Sheriff vows accountability after murder suspect escapes custody

A search continued Monday for a murder suspect who escaped custody in Georgia.

Woman accused of repeatedly exposing herself to passing drivers after she was pulled over by police

A woman was accused of exposing herself during a traffic stop in Tennessee, police said.

‘Shawn was awesome’: Friend remembers man killed in Lexington motorcycle crash

Hayden Rodgers, a good friend of Wilson’s, is remembering who he was. “He would give you the shirt off of his back. Like seriously. He was a great dude. Shawn was awesome. He always knew how to make you laugh,” Rodgers said. “He was hardworking, he was a good family man.”

Man builds 3D-printed mobility devices for children in need

An Iowa man is using a 3D printer to create and donate custom mobility trainers to kids in need, giving children with mobility challenges the chance to experience the world around them.

Bridge open for traffic

Three killed in back-to-back crashes on Hal Rogers Parkway in Leslie County

Kentucky State Police are investigating two separate fatal crashes on the Hal Rogers Parkway that occurred within hours of each other on Saturday, leaving three people dead.

Thunderstorm complex threat in play into early Tuesday

After a frustrating final weekend of July weather wise across the area with plenty of cloud cover along with a few showers and storms, it was a warm and humid start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky. After some morning fog burnt off, sunshine helped push afternoon highs into the upper 80s and low-90s with humidity levels making...

Police investigating baby’s death

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise A Cumberland infant is dead and Kentucky State Police detectives have opened a death investigation. According to KSP Public Affairs Officer Shane Jacobs, the Kentucky [...]

Activities Sleeping Advice for Seniors

Someone asked me recently for my advice for seniors on activities to keep their minds and bodies fit, and how long they should sleep each night. I replied as honestly [...]

Nothing can keep us from the love of God

Memories can be wonderful places to visit when they are pleasant and filled with peace and joy. On the other hand, not all of our experiences have been pleasant. Negative [...]

McConnell shares second photo amid absence, says he will not attend Kentucky political event

Amid his prolonged absence from the U.S. Senate after he was hospitalized last month, Kentucky Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will not attend the Fancy Farm Picnic this weekend.

After speculation, Republican Stivers says he will not run for governor in 2027

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said he will not launch a 2027 bid for governor. In a Monday morning statement, the Manchester Republican said he was “deeply grateful for the encouragement and confidence so many Kentuckians have shown by asking me to consider running for governor in 2027.” “After thoughtful discussions with my family, friends [...]

KY scientists learned what causes sleep loss in Alzheimer’s patients — and how to stop it

University of Kentucky scientists have discovered the cause of sleep loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and how to help restore hours of rest. They originally set out to see how sleep loss worsened over the course of the disease, believing Alzheimer’s patients lost sleep because their neurons were dying or because of amyloid plaques, [...]

Follow the Money: UK trustees keep giving big to Beshear

FRANKFORT – Ruth Day contributed another $15,000 to the Kentucky Democratic Party on June 16, ten days before Gov. Andy Beshear appointed her to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, according to a report filed by the KDP this week with the Federal Election Commission. That brings the total contributed by Day (and her [...]

A one-on-one primary could stir energy in KY's Democratic Party

This column first appeared in the Northern Kentucky Tribune, which makes it available to other publications with appropriate credit. FRANKFORT – The Kentucky Democratic Party is having a one-on-one primary election for governor, its first in more than 50 years. Those primaries were usually contests between two factions, one moderately liberal, the other more conservative. [...]

Public Service Commission OKs BMUD to Kentucky American

By Brenda Ramsey Harlan Enterprise The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the sale of Black Mountain Utility District (BMUD) to Kentucky American Water (KAW), Judge Executive Dan Mosley [...]

Three injured in two-vehicle accident Sunday at Smith

By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise The Kentucky State Police and the Sunshine Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident in Smith on Sunday afternoon. KSP Trooper Andrew Stephens said [...]

Realignment passed by KHSAA for cross country, track teams

By John Henson Managing Editor Harlan County’s bid for a fourth straight regional cross country sweep got a little tougher recently with changes in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association [...]

Adkins to join politicians speaking at Fancy Farm after launching Kentucky governor bid

Days after launching his bid for governor, Democrat Rocky Adkins will join the lineup of speakers at the upcoming Fancy Farm Picnic, a Kentucky political tradition. Meanwhile, the state’s top Democrat, Gov. Andy Beshear declined to speak this year.

Master gardener classes offered

The Pike County Cooperative Extension Services is offering a 12-week series of classes that will lead to participants becoming certified master gardeners.

MWD board to meet

The Mountain Water District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the district’s headquarters located at 6332 Zebulon Highway.

Harlan Independent Schools

Correction

In a story published in the July 21 News-Express under the headline, “Fiscal court dismisses proposed credit card; tension emerges,” the quote from Dist. 2 Pike County Commissioner Clinard “Bubby” Adkins should have read, “I think, just leave it up to the new incoming judge when

SOAR hosts meeting promoting distillers

Shaping Our Appalachian Region hosted an event at Brother’s Wright Distillery on July 16 to promote distillers across the region.

Lawmakers discuss Elkhorn City RV park

Pike man facing DUI, felony assault charges after crash

An Elkhorn City man has been arrested on charges of felony assault and DUI after a crash in Pikeville.

Ministry opens new building to serve hundreds of Eastern Kentucky families

“I asked God, if he let me live and take care of Jennifer, I’d do his work. He did, so I do,” Eversole said.

Acker killers still await final fate 41 years later

Nearly 41 years after University of Kentucky student Tammy Dee Acker was stabbed to death during a robbery at her physician father’s Fleming-Neon home, the fate of the men convicted in the crime remains tied to a Kentucky death penalty system that has not carried out an execution in nearly two decades. Recent action by the Kentucky General Assembly changing [...] The post Acker killers still await

Ex-husband dies after shooting and wounding woman at her job

“I am scared for my life. I need help.” Those six handwritten words, written by Sarah Pendleton Wyatt in a sworn affidavit filed in Letcher District Court on July 16 became part of the public record less than 48 hours before authorities say her former husband walked into the Washboard laundromat where she worked and shot her multiple times. Kentucky [...] The post Ex-husband dies after shooting an

Smith’s Hall of Fame honor celebrated

Zo Goodson grew up as a University of Kentucky basketball fan in Tell City, Ind., about two hours north of Lexington. He wanted to play basketball at UK, but when he realized that was not going to happen, he knew the next best step would be to become a student manager at what he considered the “best basketball program in [...] The post Smith’s Hall of Fame honor celebrated first appeared on The Mo

Hot weather sends crappie to deeper water

It is definitely the dog days of summer. You can still get outside and enjoy yourself if you can stand the heat. I can’t stay out in very hot weather, so I usually go fishing early in the morning, late in the evening or at night. When it comes to crappie fishing, summer can actually be one of the best [...] The post Hot weather sends crappie to deeper water first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Letcher Co. native is Kentucky’s only woman now on Death Row

While Benny Lee Hodge remains the only person under a death sentence for a murder committed in Letcher County, another person with close ties to the county also remains on Kentucky’s Death Row. Virginia Susan Caudill, 65, a native of Whitco, is the Commonwealth’s only female Death Row inmate. She is housed at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in [...] The post Letcher Co. native is K

Community enjoys summer despite the heat

Hello, everyone! I hope everyone had a good week. We had another week of rain and heat. Rain and heat remind me of boiling water — lol. I’ve been doing a lot of porch sitting with two fans going because I still want to be outside. The Feel Better List follows. When you have time, please send a prayer or [...] The post Community enjoys summer despite the heat first appeared on The Mountain Eagle .

Services are held for Juanita Breeding, 78

Juanita Carolyn Mullins Breeding, 78, of Isom, died at her home on Saturday, July 11. Mrs. Breeding was retired from the Letcher County Board of Education after 20 years of service. She loved sitting on her porch and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed doing word puzzle books. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to [...] The post Services are held for Juanita Bree

Letcher County teen delivers 99 care packages to Eastern Kentucky veterans

Breanna Cantrell, a junior in the dual-credit STEM program, said the project, which she called “Thank a Vet,” was inspired by her great-grandfather’s service in World War II.

Perry County officials warn of door-to-door asphalt scam

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.

Kentucky State Police launch “Trooper Talk” podcast

The show, called “Trooper Talk,” features candid conversations with troopers, crime prevention tips, public safety advice and information about careers with KSP.

Floyd County woman reported missing weeks ago found safe

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.

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 .