CORBIN — EKU criminal justice student Sydney Hall has turned an extra credit assignment into a much larger act of kindness.

GREENUP Body bags hang from the ceiling and the lights are low, ready to scare a willing guest in the tent off to the side of U.S. 23.

WILLIAMSBURG — The City Council of Williamsburg went into an executive session during its regular meeting on Monday to discuss whether or not to involve itself with the a national class action suit against pharmaceutical companies.

MOREHEAD - A revolution in the hemp cultivation process that will bring efficiency and economy to farmers can trace its roots to Rowan County.

WILLIAMSBURG — This Friday and Saturday over 265 Jeeps are expected to have traveled to Williamsburg from across the United States, and even Canada, to kick off the 26th annual Jeep Jamboree.

RUSSELL Reading the story of Anne Frank is a perennial rite of passage for middle-schoolers, who see in the doomed girl a kindred spirit and a model for strength amid adversity.

TRI-COUNTY — The film, "Moonbow," inspired by local urban legends, returns to the Tri-County as part of a unique film tour experience.

Robert Calfee, of Park City, stopped by his favorite retailer, Zack Express, on Sunday to check a stack of lottery tickets he’d accumulated. He said most of the tickets scanned “not a winner” until they came across the one, he’d purchased for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing, according to a press release received in email from Jennifer Cunningham, communications specialist with the Kentucky lottery.

The J.C. Paul detachment of the local Marine Corps League has started collecting donations for its annual Toys for Tots charity drive.

ASHLAND Boyd County is just one of 67 counties in Robert Duncan Jr.’s district, but alarming numbers keep it firmly on his radar.

CORBIN — Thursday evening, the Corbin Board of Education recognized a new program being implemented in the district that allows local community members to mentor students, similar to a Big Brothers Big Sisters type of program.

In week three of "Survivor: Island of the Idols," we got to watch a little more action from our local Rockholds woman Elaine Stott.

CORBIN — Corbin native Mike Huff has just finished his rookie season in the Bassmaster Elite Series and accomplished a life long goal in the process.

WILLIAMSBURG — Williamsburg will be hosting the inaugural Riverstomp Bluegrass Festival this weekend at the Whitley County Fairgrounds.

GREENUP The father of a 3-year-old who police said was violently shaken in April was taken into custody, and later released, on Thursday after yelling at a man charged with assault in his daughter’s case.

If you haven't had a chance yet to catch Somer City Roller Derby in action here in Somerset, you've got one more opportunity.

CORBIN — Looking for something to do this weekend with the family that’s low cost, beneficial, and fun? The Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is hosting a series of events that just might fulfill these needs.

The opioid crisis has caused plenty of questions, but very few answers have been found so far. On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Senator Rand Paul joined local leaders in the war against opioids in a round-table discussion of what possible solutions can be found on all levels.

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TRI-COUNTY — Every day many residents in the Tri-County go about their daily routines, jumping in their vehicles rushing to work, dropping children off at school, running errands, going to the grocery store, library, after school practices and so forth, often taking their mode of transportation for granted.

GLASGOW — A man indicted for the 1981 murder of a Smiths Grove woman has been labeled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history.

The man accused of fatally shooting a fellow immigrant, then enlisting his cousin and estranged girlfriend to help burn the body has been sentenced to life in prison.

WHITLEY COUNTY — She really missed his face Monday morning.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Representative Regina Huff of Williamsburg has pre-filed BR 212, which bans drivers from using a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a vehicle on public highways, unless there is an emergency.

CORBIN - Navy Machinist Mate 1st Class Ulis Claude Steely was laid to rest Saturday at Corinth Cemetery in Corbin.

To zombie or not zombie? That is the question.

Life as a law dog isn't too ruff.

Somerset's first gay pride festival is in the books -- and organizers are promising it won't be the last.

BARBOURVILLE — The 72nd annual Daniel Boone Festival is scheduled to begin next week in downtown Barbourville.

LAUREL COUNTY — If you traveled US 25 in Laurel County on Friday, you might have passed two men on foot taking turns carrying a large wooden cross.

GLASGOW — Republican Mike Harmon believes he deserves a second term as Kentucky's auditor based on what he touted as being a nonpartisan track record of sticking to the numbers and providing needed examinations of how public funds are spent and used.

In this case, a short recap of "Survivor" is a good sign -- our local contestant, Elaine Stott of Rockholds, survived another episode.

A forest fire burning since Monday is nearly contained, according to public safety officials.

The 47th District soccer tournament will be played this Saturday and Sunday.

CORBIN — Hundreds of people lined the streets Thursday evening to welcome home World War II Navy Machinist's Mate 1st Class Ulis Claude Steely of Corbin.

While the devastating effects of addiction have been well documented in the Appalachian region, communities continue efforts to help those affected rebuild.

Among the writing scrawled on the worn, frayed guitar case is the statement: "When I die, I'll go to heaven because I spent my time in hell VIETNAM-1966-67-68."

Chad Rogers, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Pistol Whip, is releasing his debut solo single titled, “Railroad Town,” this Friday.

WILLIAMSBURG — The second annual River Fog Festival returns to downtown Williamsburg Saturday with a stacked musical lineup, plenty of food and beverages as well as giant games for children to enjoy.

Middle of this week may see the hottest temperatures ever recorded in October. It follows the driest September on record, and maybe the hottest.

David Bullock: Minister. Friend of the community. Science fiction author?

With local burn bans still in effect, the Kentucky Division of Forestry is preparing for this year’s Fall Wildfire Hazard Season.

CORBIN -- After 78 years of his remains being unidentified, Corbin native and World War II veteran Ulis Claude Steely is coming home this week to his hometown.

Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello - Bloo and Roo?

GLASGOW – The man accused in the nonfatal shooting of a sheriff's deputy in February pleaded guilty Monday to an amended charge in relation to that part of the incident and to multiple other charges.

CORBIN -- "They are more than just their addiction," said Samantha Sowders, director of the Independence House in Corbin.

CORBIN -- In an effort to expand its relationship with a revenue cycle management company, Baptist Health Systems has eliminated 37 positions spanning eight hospitals this week, 15 of those positions have impacted employees at Baptist Health Corbin.