On July 4, 2026, Lee County Jailer Justin Shuler was contacted by Three Forks Regional Jail Investigator Cory Dunaway regarding information that narcotics were going to be dropped off at Happy Top …
On the week of June 15th, Lee County PVA, Libby Roach, was presented with the well-deserved Outstanding PVA of the Year award. She has dedicated 34 years to serving the people of Lee County in …
Holiday weeks tend to generate more trash than normal, and Independence Day is no exception. In addition to large piles at the curb, America’s birthday brings a new set of challenges for Rumpke’s …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 2, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky State Parks generated $1.1 billion in economic impact in 2024, supporting 8, …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 2, 2026) – Today, to further protect against domestic violence, combat human trafficking and support survivors, First Lady Britainy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky …
Several KY Main Street communities were AARP grant recipients including Beattyville, Morehead, and Shelbyville. Beattyville and Morehead’s grants focus on their downtowns. Beattyville …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on response efforts to the weekend’s deadly flooding and warned of dangerously high …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2026) —Team Kentucky reminds all Kentuckians to drive sober and celebrate responsibly this Independence Day to keep everyone safe on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 1, 2026) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources asks the public to be on the lookout for Kentucky’s native wild turkeys this summer and share their …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 1, 2026)- Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today multiple investigations by the Office of the Attorney General, along with state and federal partners, uncovered …
Since 2005, bargain hunters from around the region have flocked to Estill, Lee, and Breathitt counties for the annual 50-Mile Yard Sale along KY 52. Held …
Hazard, Ky.) — Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC) and Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) held an informational celebration event Wednesday, June 17, to mark continued progress on …
ACKSON, Ky. – Since 2005, bargain hunters from around the region have flocked to Estill, Lee, and Breathitt counties for the annual 50-Mile Yard Sale along KY 52. Held annually on …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Sightings of black bears have recently been occurring in neighborhoods, backyards, urban areas and even on dash cams and doorbell cameras in areas of Kentucky not accustomed …
JACKSON, Ky. – Drivers who use KY 399 in Lee County should prepare to use an alternate route on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 30 and July 1. The road will be closed at milepoint 4.0 …
As the Fourth of July approaches each year, we are reminded that Independence Day is about far more than fireworks and family gatherings. It is a time to reflect on the principles that …
Hearing about cyberattacks and ransomware threats has become so commonplace that when your business is attacked, it may feel like just another day. But it isn’t, and much is at risk, including the …
WHITESBURG, Ky. — Drugs and the consequences of addiction are woven into the fabric of Jamie Madden’s life. Her earliest memory is of standing on the passenger seat of her dad’s car as a …
In 2025, about 229 people lived in subsidized housing in Lee County, KY. This was equivalent to about 1.5 people per unit. Subsidized housing options vary by location, ranging from high-rise or …
According to a recent press release, Lazenby Preserve, a master-planned outdoor recreation community located in Lee County, Kentucky, is now offering its first private home sites to the public. …