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BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A bridge crossing the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Breathitt County is closed due to damage. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said that the bridge, located at mile marker 4 on KY 3193, will be out of commission until further notice because of damage to a brace.
There’s a town in the far southwestern corner of Virginia where retirees are doing something that sounds almost illegal in today’s economy: living well on Social Security alone. Appalachia, Virginia doesn’t show up on most people’s retirement radar, and that’s honestly one of the best things about it....
Some Eastern Kentucky races were decided by margins of fewer than 50 votes.
A crew from NBC’s TODAY show on Friday was at Tomahawk in Martin County to document the “area’s rich musical heritage, strong community spirit, and commitment to cultural learning,” said James Leon Webb, President and Board Chairman of Stidham Old Time Music Association. “Their visit to the Stidham Old Time Music Association and James Webb Musical Repair and Sales will highlight the value of preserving old-time music traditions, enjoying hands-on musical fun, and attending a community jam at the music shop.” Webb said the show also would visit Martin County High School to feature the Pick and Bow after-school program. Entertainment Weekly reported in September that Harry Smith, 75, was set to host a new on-air segment called “Common Good” that will feature stories across “TODAY,” “NBC Nightly News,” and live events that air on NBC News. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do what I have done for so long: tell America’s story,” Smith told People in a statement. “I have long believed that there is more that unites us than divides us. It’s in our bones. It’s part of America’s DNA.” The air date wasn’t immediately available Friday morning, and representatives from TODAY didn’t immediately provide
Prestonsburg, Ky – The Prestonsburg City’s Utilities Commission has issued a voluntary boil water advisory due to scheduled maintenance. The affected area includes customers from 118 to 383 North Highland Avenue, along with all of Trimble Branch and Mary Jane Street. As a precaution, residents in these areas should bring drinking water to a rolling boil for at least three minutes before consumption. Samples are being sent for lab analysis, and the advisory will remain in place until further notice.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources opened two wildlife management areas Wednesday, Nov. 4, adding 1,337 acres in eastern and southern Kentucky. Crow Creek in Clinton and Cumberland counties and Muddygut near Lowmansville offers deer, turkey and small game hunting, according to the department. Hunting at both properties...
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A house fire in Madison County required 10,000 gallons of transported water to be put out earlier this week. The Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 2400 block of Curtis Pike on Monday, Nov. 2, around 10 p.m. for a reported structure fire.
Four local businesses came together for the grand opening of a new storefront in Lexington.
Fast food in Kentucky has a different feel than it does in a lot of states. Louisville gave the country KFC, Lexington is a White Castle city, and chains like Culver’s and Chick-fil-A have built strong followings in places like Bowling Green, Florence, and Elizabethtown. Since no readable ranking source was provided, this is not…
Lexington hopes state tax incentives will bring new housing, businesses and jobs to five areas targeted for redevelopment through Opportunity Zones.
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A member of the Clark County Public Schools Board of Education indicted for theft from a local soccer league was reelected Tuesday. Ben Dorsey received 726 votes (78%) for the 4th District seat. Two write-in candidates split the rest of the vote, according to the...
A former assistant Jessamine County attorney has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from allegations that he took $300 from someone in exchange for dismissing a traffic ticket.
Kentucky's attorney general has moved to dismiss appeals against a Fayette circuit judge after her impeachment hearing was indefinitely placed on hold.
As temperatures drop, Lexington city leaders are preparing for winter weather with a revamped snow and ice plan.
JCS officials announced Friday morning that talks have begun to better sync schedules with Fayette County, especially for fall and spring breaks.
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is warning residents about recent reports of distemper in the area. The shelter said that a wildlife rehabber reported that 15 raccoons have tested positive for the illness in the Health Lane, Stoneybrook, Casa Landa, Fontaine and Lyndale areas. According...
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has declared this Beat Tennessee Weekend ahead of the University of Kentucky football team traveling to Knoxville on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Emma Curtis won Brenda Monarrez's seat by a slim margin in 2024, becoming the first transgender person elected to city council. At the time, Monarrez was battling sexual assault allegations from a former council member — claims she has consistently denied— and was barred from city hall by a protective order.
Federal officials are setting up two new disaster loan outreach centers to help Kentucky business owners, community organizations, and residents impacted by deadly storms and flooding in June.
Longtime public defender Shannon Brooks will serve as Lexington’s newest district court judge, defeating opponent Alex Garcia in Tuesday’s election. Brooks and Garcia were the top two vote-getters in the May Primary . Brooks will replace current Fayette District Judge Bruce Bell to serve Kentucky’s 22nd District, 2nd Division. With all votes counted in Fayette County, Brooks held a 16-point advantage over Garcia. In a statement to the Herald-Leader, Brooks said she felt honored and humbled that the voters of Fayette County have trusted her to serve. “This victory belongs to you all. I also want to thank my family, my friends, and campaign team, who carried out this effort with generosity and passion,” Brooks said. “I am grateful to Alex Garcia for a race run with respect for voters, the court, and each other.” District court is the court of “limited jurisdiction,” and a district judge oversees juvenile cases, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, will probate, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, small claims involving $2,500 or less and civil cases involving $5,000 or less. Brooks has served as a public defender for 18 years, representing thousands of clients in the Kentucky court system. During that time, she
