Eastern Kentucky News

In a statement released on the college’s official Facebook page on Wednesday morning, Kentucky Wesleyan said, “One of our family members was recently the victim of what many have viewed as a ‘hate crime.’”

Pineville Independent Schools will vote Monday on whether or not to keep the school’s mask policies in place according to Superintendent Russell Thompson.

Authorities have released the description of a vehicle driven by a possible witness in the disappearance of 5-year-old Summer Wells

Delegate continues to push bills barring mandates.

Owners of Tomcat Bourbon and Brewhouse expect to open around the beginning of October.

It sounds like a tragedy, but Kate Nason thought otherwise, instead choosing to push through her pain.

September is ovarian cancer awareness month. This cancer can be deadly but can also be silent until it’s too late.

A state that was once known for coal could become a haven for solar power. Wednesday afternoon Kentucky lawmakers talked about the impact solar power is having across the state.

Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin has expanded their drive-thru COVID-19 screening availability.

With Church in town, the crowds will return to Rupp Arena. Organizers said it’s the fullest the venue has been in a while.

310 Kentucky National Guard members deployed to support hospitals across the commonwealth.

This is part of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The Pikeville Area YMCA is hosting events the entire week in conjunction with National YMCA and to celebrate "Welcoming Week"

Two people have been arrested in connection with an arson in Russell County.

East Tennessee hospital officials held a press briefing to provide an update on how the East Tennessee healthcare system is being affected by COVID-19.

Governor Andy Beshear announced more than 5,300 new cases of COVID-19 across the Commonwealth on Wednesday.

The Lee County Board of Education made the unanimous decision to require masks for the foreseeable future on Tuesday night.

Red Cross looking to get more donors

The investigation began Dec. 20, 2020, when officers responded to a hospital due to reports of the suspected abuse of a 2-month-old boy.

A Lexington firefighter was assaulted while responding to an overdose call.

A man is dead after being hit by oncoming traffic.

The owner of Parker Trees company is reported to be dead, according to the Bell County coroner.

Walmart officials at a Corbin Walmart are temporarily closing for sanitizing and restocking reasons.

Reba McEntire rescued from second story window after stairs collapse in historic building in Downtown Atoka Tuesday afternoon

The message was sent to all parents in the district on the eve of the first day of school.

Mask wearing and other practices like handwashing helped lower flu cases last year.

During his briefing Wednesday to discuss the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice showed graphics comparing the number of COVID vaccinated West Virginians in the state’s hospitals compared to the number of unvaccinated.

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reported a car accident involving two cars on KY West Highway 90 on Wednesday.

Officials in Bath County says several roads are underwater. They say most of the flooding is north of I-64.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), said there will be intermittent right lane closings beginning Thursday, September 24.