Features
PHOTOS: Bird watching
Spring has sprung, and with that, comes vibrant colors of local birds chirping about Harlan County. In just about every tree you look, you’ll find ...
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Reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy are many in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In a society that gives out trophies for participation, it’s only natural ...
McCreary returns to his HCHS football roots
Harlan County native Amos McCreary has been selected as the new coach of the Harlan County Black Bear ...
REAL ID deadline extended until 2023
Folks scrambling to find their birth certificate and other documentation needed to get a REAL ID before the ...
Collision in Bledsoe under investigation
BLEDSOE – On April 27, 2021, at 3:13 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 10, in Harlan, received a ...
News
Adams goes over KY election reform
While some battles in politics may not always be easy, election reform in Kentucky has seen bipartisan action in House Bill 574, which some note ...
by Emily Sargent.
Sports
Late UK golfer to be honored at pro tournament
The PGA Tour returns to central Kentucky in July for the Barbasol Championship that will be played July 15-18 at Champions at Keene Trace Golf ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
UK’s Lilley is finalist for Honda Award
Kentucky senior setter Madison Lilley has been named a finalist for the 2020 Honda Award for the sport of volleyball along with Logan Eggleston of ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Washington drafts UK’s Jamin Davis
Former Kentucky safety Mike Edwards, who won a Super Bowl recently with Tampa Bay, called it a “big-time pick” when Washington selected UK linebacker Jamin ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Former UK star Bowden returning to Somerset for another youth camp in June
Bart Williams was thrilled that former University of Kentucky football standout Lynn Bowden agreed to be part of the Somerset Youth Football League summer camp. ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, May 3, 2021 8:32 am
Opinion
McConnell and Barr: Thoroughbred racing is well-positioned for the future. Here’s why
The Kentucky Derby is called the most exciting two minutes in sports. This week, fans from around the globe will turn their attention once again ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 30, 2021 10:33 am
Sports
Return of Kentucky Derby in spring brings signs of normalcy
Kentucky will be back in the national spotlight this weekend on the first Saturday in May for the first time in two years. The 147th ...
by Kentucky Today, Friday, April 30, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
Justus looks back, sees ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ as he leaves for Arizona St.
As expected, Joel Justus has accepted a coaching position at Arizona State. Justus, who has spent the past seven seasons at Kentucky, came to Kentucky ...
by Keith Taylor, Thursday, April 29, 2021 8:48 am
Sports
Young ready to hear his name called in NFL draft
Landon Young is not sure when he may hear his name called during the NFL draft this week but he’s confident after his Pro Day ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:00 am
News
One dead after KY 72 crash
One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on KY 72 near Elcomb, where the car went off the road into a nearby field. On ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 4:57 pm
News
More vaccine sites available in county
Harlan County moved away from COVID-19 weekly totals in the 60s and 70s, reporting 28 new cases for the previous week. Judge-Executive Dan Mosley said ...
by Emily Sargent, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 1:54 pm
News
Juvenile arrested after BMES threat
On Tuesday, April 27,, the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by school officials in reference to a threat that was made by a student ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:41 pm
News
Halcomb named Radiography Program Coordinator for SKCTC, HCTC
Having a joint radiography program better serves students, and that is one reason Professor Astor Halcomb is glad to see the cooperation between Hazard Community ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:35 am
News
Harmon releases Vol. II of Statewide Single Audit of KY
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon recently released Volume Two of the Statewide Single Audit of Kentucky (SSWAK) for Fiscal Year 2020. Volume two of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:31 am
News
Czarapata selected as KCTCS president
VERSAILLES – The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board of Regents selected Paul Czarapata as the new president of KCTCS after a national ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:29 am
News
KCTCS students share motivation for staying in college
VERSAILLES – It was a simple question for not so simple times: What kept you motivated to stay in college during the pandemic? More than ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:27 am
News
Turpin joins ARH Cumberland Valley Medical & Specialty Associates in downtown Middlesboro
MIDDLESBORO – ARH Cumberland Valley Medical and Specialty Associates welcomes Tonya Turpin, MSN, APRN, FNP-C to its medical team in downtown Middlesboro. Turpin received her ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:24 am
News
KDE seeking applicants for social studies assessment work
FRANKFORT – The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Assessment and Accountability (OAA) is seeking current K-12 classroom teachers and content specialists who support ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:20 am
News
Tentative settlement reached in LG&E, KU rate hike case
Future energy bills won’t be quite as steep for LG&E and Kentucky Utilities customers thanks to the intervention of several public interest groups. The groups ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 10:56 am
Features
OSTRANDER: Let us learn from mistakes
By Kent Ostrander As the COVID crisis has been a disaster in many different ways, and now that it seems finally to winding down, it ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 10:02 am
News
Be aware: Road work zones heating up
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining other state transportation agencies and the Federal Highway Administration to promote National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 26-30. Flowering ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:27 am
News
Outdoor mask mandate ends for events under 1,000
Gov. Andy Beshear announced he is relaxing some of the mask mandates that have been in effect since last July. During a Monday afternoon media ...
by Tom Latek, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:05 am
Sports
Lilley, UK win volleyball national title
Winning a national championship was something coach Craig Skinner thought he could do at Kentucky but also knew it was easier said than done. However, ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:00 am
Sports
UK’s Steiner was a two-sport star in high school
Colleges started recruiting her to play soccer when she was only a high school freshman before a couple of years later she started to get ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, April 26, 2021 7:39 am
BREAKING NEWS
One dead after KY 72 crash
One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on KY 72 near Elcomb, where the car went off the road into a nearby field. At ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 24, 2021 8:05 pm
Sports
How good is UK commit Goodwin?
Just how good is offensive tackle Kiyaunta Goodwin of Charlestown, Ind., a top 100 prospect, who verbally committed to Kentucky Saturday? Steve Wiltfong, director of ...
by Larry Vaught, Saturday, April 24, 2021 8:00 am
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